Posts Tagged ‘Cats’

Cornish Rexes: Cats with Not Much Hair, But Lots of Heart

July 28th, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
We've fostered so many cats over the years, usually for just a short time before they were adopted, that most of them have blurred together in my memory. A few stand out, though, and Sparky the Cornish Rex is one of them.

Why? Well, to be honest, because of his looks. The Humane Society rep explained Cornish Rexes to me this way: "They're ugly, but some people like them."

It turned out this breed of cat had no guard hairs. I didn't know what those were, but when I saw Sparky, I realized most of the hairs on a cat must

Natural Flea Remedies For Pets

May 27th, 2010 — by Anna P.
Spring has sprung and now we are heading into summer flea season. It's time to start protecting our pets (if we haven't already) with a natural flea remedy. Why choose natural? Most flea medications and remedies contain harsh and toxic chemicals that could harm your pet, especially over-the-counter flea-killing products.  Some of these products are also harmful to humans.  So what are your natural flea remedy alternatives? Lets find out.

1- Flea Comb

Using a fine tooth comb, gently run this comb through your pet's fur to catch fleas and eggs, then dip the comb into a bucket of soapy water

Helping Pets Cope After a Disaster

May 18th, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
We’ve talked about how to get your pets ready for a possible emergency evacuation. Now let’s look at what it’s like for them after a disaster has come and gone.

You and your pets are back home, or maybe you didn’t have to leave after all. But your area is still feeling the effects of the disaster. Though you can’t give your pets any explanation of what’s happened, you can still help them readjust. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asks you to keep these things in mind:

·    Familiar sights and scents may have changed. For the first few days

Introducing Baby to Kitty

April 15th, 2010 — by Michele
As a cat owner (or more aptly, one who's owned by a cat), you know that cats are aloof and tend to do as they please.  So, if you have had a cat as a pet and suddenly are introducing a baby to ktty, this probably wasn't in her plans.  In order to create a harmonious home, there are a few things you can do.

1. Let your cat sniff your baby's belongings.  Cats are curious by nature.  If you don't allow your cat to check out the smells of this new household member, it will become a battle between you

Communicating with Kitty

April 8th, 2010 — by Anna P.
Cats essentially know one word: meow. But that doesn’t stop your feline friend from communicating with you, other people, and other animals. Cats will find various ways of communicating  their point, which may include vocal interaction, body language, eye contact, and scent. Some cats are more vocal than others, but all cats communicate in one way or another.  How can you differentiate your pet’s “talk” and behavior? Let's explore the most common forms of feline communication and what it means.


Vocal Communication: Cats get creative with their “meows” and send certain messages with different tones and pitches. How felines communicate