If a dog is man’s best friend, is a cat a woman’s best friend? In my case, I say yes! Cats, with their playful nature, as well as their unpredictable aloofness, exemplify the perfect pet companion. Of course there will be some who disagree with me, yet the following five reasons best describe why cats just may be woman’s best friend.
1. The Magic Purr
I know that purring doesn’t always signal pleasure in a cat; it may mean the cat feels threatened just as easily as it means they love your company; however, who can deny that a beloved cat,
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Memories of White Squirrels
by Lori S. August 25th, 2011 | Mammals
Imagine this…a young twenty-something student moves into a second story apartment in Bowling Green, Ohio. This student, a creative writing major, often gazes out her office window, hoping for inspiration for a story or poem. One fall afternoon, when most of the leaves have fallen from the trees, she spots a white fluff ball. It is then she discovers them – a family of white squirrels. What a glorious surprise! Having never seen a white squirrel before, the woman calls a friend - who then patiently explains that this color variation is actually quite common in the area.
Would you
Would you
Alternatives to Hairball Products
by Lori Teller DVM DABVP CVJ August 17th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
My cat seems to know when a product is meant to treat hairballs and refuses to eat any of them. What else can I try?
Cats get hairballs because they are fastidious groomers. The little hooks in their tongues catch the dead hairs when they lick, and then the cat swallows them.
Usually these pass through the gastrointestinal tract without a problem, but on occasion, they may ball up and get stuck. The easiest way to treat them is to prevent them from happening in the first place! If you brush your cats regularly (3 times weekly for short-haired cats and
Cats get hairballs because they are fastidious groomers. The little hooks in their tongues catch the dead hairs when they lick, and then the cat swallows them.
Usually these pass through the gastrointestinal tract without a problem, but on occasion, they may ball up and get stuck. The easiest way to treat them is to prevent them from happening in the first place! If you brush your cats regularly (3 times weekly for short-haired cats and
Rascally Racoons
by Lori S. May 31st, 2011 | Mammals, Pet Adoption
Lots of creatures inhabit my two-acre yard. Turkeys, deer, woodchucks, squirrels, mice, and much more work and play in the grove of oak trees surrounding my home.
While I enjoy living close to a variety of wildlife, I sometimes worry about raccoons. Many times at night my car headlights catch and reflect their secretive eyes, and countless mornings the trash container outside has been broken into by nimble black paws -- bits and pieces of my life spread neatly across the lawn.
It’s not that I don’t think raccoons are cute. They are adorable. In fact, they are so entertaining
While I enjoy living close to a variety of wildlife, I sometimes worry about raccoons. Many times at night my car headlights catch and reflect their secretive eyes, and countless mornings the trash container outside has been broken into by nimble black paws -- bits and pieces of my life spread neatly across the lawn.
It’s not that I don’t think raccoons are cute. They are adorable. In fact, they are so entertaining
Grooming Your Cat
by Amber Andersen DVM March 17th, 2011 | Ask the Vet
Do I need to brush my cat, or is his self-grooming good enough?
Most of our feline friends enjoy a nice brushing. This helps remove lose fur and dandruff. You can also check your cat's skin for problems, such as fleas or hair loss.
Plus, it is great bonding time with your cat and makes them feel more comfortable being touched. Dont forget to check their nail length, too!
Most of our feline friends enjoy a nice brushing. This helps remove lose fur and dandruff. You can also check your cat's skin for problems, such as fleas or hair loss.
Plus, it is great bonding time with your cat and makes them feel more comfortable being touched. Dont forget to check their nail length, too!
