CATS | The latest information and tips on how to train and socialize cats so that they can become part of your family with ease.
As pet owners, we want our beloved felines to be content, but since our cats can’t tell us how they’re feeling, we have to learn to interpret their behaviour. Read on for some ways you can tell if your cat is happy. Body language of a happy cat Every cat is unique, with individual personalities…
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Your furry feline friend is the descendent of a long lineage of predatory cats. Their role as household pet is relatively short compared to dogs, which were domesticated over 30,000 years ago, while cats were brought into people’s homes only a few thousand years ago. And while your modern house cat may not need to…
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Just as humans are living longer, with improved medical care and better diets, cat aging has also improved, thanks to advanced nutrition and veterinary care. While a cat is considered “senior” sometime between the ages of seven and ten, many indoor housecats are living into their twenties. How cats age is similar to humans in…
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No doubt, cats are probably one of the cleanest creatures on earth. If you’ve ever watched your cat groom, then you know it can do this for what seems like hours on end.
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Can indoor cats get fleas? As far as fleas are concerned, your indoor cat is fair game. Just because your cat doesn’t romp through the wild doesn’t mean that your indoor cat won’t get cat fleas in your house. Cat fleas are the most common types of fleas found on cats, dogs, and wildlife. Many…
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You might be feeling anxious about taking your cat for a visit to the vet, whether for a routine exam or for a specific health concern. You have to think about putting the cat in the carrier, the car ride, the waiting room – and then the actual exam itself. And if you’re feeling nervous…
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Ancient Egyptians believed that cats were gods. In the European Middle Ages cats were condemned, believed to be companions for witches. Either way, they have long been viewed as mysterious and unapproachable, and that reputation persists for the domesticated cat, to this day. It was only a few thousand years ago that cats became household…
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The short answer is because your cat loves you and wants to be close to you; sometimes, really, really close. You might not think that’s sweet when you wake up in the middle of the night wearing a cat on your head, but you have to admit, it is endearing. Sleeping with cats is not…
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No doubt, cats are probably one of the cleanest creatures on earth. If you’ve ever watched your cat groom, then you know it can do this for what seems like hours on end.
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Can indoor cats get fleas? As far as fleas are concerned, your indoor cat is fair game. Just because your cat doesn’t romp through the wild doesn’t mean that your indoor cat won’t get cat fleas in your house. Cat fleas are the most common types of fleas found on cats, dogs, and wildlife. Many…
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