Cats

How To Discipline Pets

Having a pet or two brings a tremendous amount of joy into our lives. Walking a dog or playing with a cat benefits both the owner and pet in a variety of ways. But there will be times, however, when your beloved fuzzy pal does something that is either annoying (like jumping on counters) or even dangerous. These are the times that a little discipline will come in handy. First off, it's important to know that you should never, ever hit an animal as a form of punishment. It's not only cruel, but it can harm your pet physically....

Tips for Feeding Your Finicky Feline

If you have a finicky cat, then you are not alone. There are many cats that are extremely fussy about what they will and will not eat! Consider this to be a feline fact of life that you have to accept and find ways to deal with. Cats enjoy variety in the foods they eat and in their daily menu as much as people do. They also like fresh food and eating frequently. In fact, as a cat owner, you have to learn to say no to them sometimes even though you may melt at the sight of those sweet...

Preventing Stress in Cats

We’ve already discussed how to tell when your cat is stressed, anxious, or depressed, and what to do about it. But, of course, it would be better to prevent the stress in the first place. If it has a physical cause, that may not be possible. Mental stress, however, can be cut down with an enriched environment – and supplying that is not as hard or expensive as it sounds. Dr. Lorie Huston, a long time vet and writer on pet health, says there are a few things cats need to be able to go about normal...

Lessons Learned from a Sick Cat

After losing his dinner a few nights ago, our younger cat began acting strangely – for him. Instead of sitting on the windowsill, mewing to be taken out or played with, he spent all day huddled with the older cat by the heating vent. He wouldn’t touch his food, either. As I’ve learned through my writing, any behavioral change means a cat should be checked by a vet, so we took him to the animal hospital. I learned a few things in the process: 1. You can’t tell a cat’s body temperature by touch. Ours didn’t feel hot, but the vet’s thermometer...

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets

This upcoming Valentine's Day, don't forget the fuzzy friends that love you back! Buy a gift or two for Fido and Fluffy. It doesn't have to be expensive, and it certainly can be something as simple as a toy or treat. You can give your cat a beautiful collar or perhaps purchase a cute Valentine's themed sweater for your dog. Have a little fun and use your imagination for a present that your four-legged friend will appreciate. Read on for more ideas and inspiration. Gifts for a Cat We all know that most felines are finicky by nature, but that is...

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