ArchivesTag : Cat Care

Coping With the Loss of a Pet

My closest friend had a German Shepherd – the friendliest dog you would ever hope to meet. When I first came to their home, Biscuit was already advanced in years, but still alert. My friend worried about her health and age, and hoped she could make it through his daughter’s college [...]

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Pets On a Budget

They say that people who keep pets tend to live longer, healthier and happier lives. This may be because keeping pets means that we have something to talk to that responds happily to cuddles and strokes, something that loves us back and listens to us, and (if we keep dogs) something that will make sure [...]

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New Years’ Resolutions for Pet Owners

Happy New Year! When we think of the first month of a new year, we probably ponder all the resolutions to make for our personal and professional growth. We want to lose weight, eat better, and maybe work toward improving skills to do well at work. If you have a feline or [...]

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How to Get Rid of Cat Litter

If you have considered bringing a cat into the family, you hopefully have read up on the proper methods of cat care. Whether you live in a house or apartment, you likely will keep your cat indoors – yet, however you decide to care for your new feline friend, you’ll know [...]

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The 1-2-3’s of Communicating With Your Pets

by Linda Strother
STOP WATCH AND LISTEN
1. STOP!
a. Find a quiet place near your pet.
b. Stop everything you are doing, and just breathe.
c. Focus on your breathing and be aware.
2. WATCH
a. Look at your pet.
b. Watch how they breathe.
c. Are you still aware of your own breath?
3. LISTEN
a. Listen to your pet…what do you hear?
b. Speak [...]

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Pet Urinary Tract Infection – Signs, Cause And Eight Key Vulnerability Factors

Virtually all pet owners love their pets. They go out of their way to buy them different flavors of pet food and that special pet toy or chew bone. But how many have thought about what would happen if without warning their beloved dog or cat all of the sudden lost bladder control or began to urinate inappropriately? Statistically one out of every five pet owners will experience this dilemma and the cause likely will be a pet urinary tract infection.

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Family Holidays With Pets

Family holidays are fun but they usually require careful planning. Pet owners have the additional problem of deciding what to do with their pets. In most circumstances, it is not possible to take the pets along. Cats in particular are not suited for moving around and can not be permitted out in case they stray.

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How To Build A Relationship With Your Pet

First you have a good relationship with your pet. There is no point in lunging for the ears and gums of a dog or cat who hardly knows you – unless you point is to get bitten.

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