Cats are the most envious creatures that you may have come across as a pet parent. Have you ever been in a situation where your cats have been fighting for a long and a hostile territory has been developed between them? At such times, it becomes quite difficult for cat owners to handle such situations. Though, outwardly felines seem to be calm and at low node, they have entirely distinctive inherent quality showing up at times. Some are bold and aggressive, whereas others are timid or care-free. When you have more than one cat, it is most likely to come across their personality traits. If you find that your cats are not getting along in a healthy relation, it’s time to set back and work out to evaporate the matter of differences between them. With various reasons to consider, you can get along with them and once again work out to create a harmonious relation between them. Reasons For Cats Fighting If you have noticed that your cats have being in fights, then there can be more than one reason such as
Check On These Tips To Ease The Air Of Your Cat War. Useful Tips To End Cat Fights
Putting in some of your efforts and following the above tips, you can help your cats resolve conflicts or at least reduce to the point without resorting to the serious fights. Hope these tips to stop cats from fighting help you to work out the differences between your cats. Have you ever tried any other tricks to create a peace treaty between your felines? We would surely love to listen to that, please do share. When a dog becomes itchy and start scratching, it can lead to skin disease and give a lots of pain to him. This can be upsetting and distressing for the owners too. Unfortunately, there are many reasons, which can cause itching in your furry pal such as parasites, Eczema, diet, allergies, dirty coats, infections etc. It is really important to relieve itching in dogs before he scratches to such an extent that he brakes his skin and causes an open sore and get infected. Make sure, that you take your pooch to the vet for check up as soon as you notice a problem. The veterinarian can help to identify the cause and advise a treatment plan. In the meantime, here are some of the things, which can help you to relief the itchy dog. Parasitic Treatments: Check your dog for any parasitic infestation, as this can also lead your dog to be itchy. If it is fleas or ticks, be sure to wash his bedding, vacuum your carpets and upholstered furniture on regular basis. You also need to treat your dog to eliminate the parasites. There are numerous flea and tick products available in the market like Frontline Plus or Advantage - these are spot-on solutions to kill fleas and ticks and further protect your dog from parasitic infestations. You can we use collar for example Seresto collar or Scalibor tick collar to prevent from infestation in your pooch. Balanced Diet: It is important that your pooch gets well-balanced diet with all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals etc. This will help to keep your dog in tip top condition, and even reduce the itching and scratching in him. Check out, if your furry pal is allergic to some sort of food or any ingredient, as this can be also the cause of his skin irritation. Your vet will recommend a hypo-allergenic diet for your pet or you can choose to cook the food for him with the best suited ingredients. Grooming: If your dog have minor itching problem, it can be reduced by giving a bath to your dog, using a mild shampoo; which is suggested by your vet. In some of the cases, it is not advisable to shampoo your pup, specially if his skin is dry. Instead, of shampooing you can bath your dog with oatmeal, by brushing gently to remove the debris from the coat, Ensure that you don't rub on the damaged skin. Treatments: Your vet will prescribe treatments to treat the underlying problems contributing to your dog's persistent scratching. He can advice antibiotic treatments to clear up the existing skin infections or hot spots. The above stated pointers can help you to relieve itching in dogs, but make sure you consult your vet and not try to deal the situation by your self. He will advise you the best suited treatments after diagnosing the cause, to alleviate your dog from itching. Dog owners usually come up with their sharing that their dogs understand their feelings very well --- and to support this statement, now science has also come up with the proof. Recently, a group of animal researchers and scientists has come up with a study that confirms that dogs know when a person is angry, sad or happy and they can very well understand the difference between the two. Ludwig Huber – a prominent researcher at Veterinary Medicine Vienna's Messerli Research Institute stated that through their studies they have found that the dogs can distinguish between angry and happy expressions in humans. He further added that the four paw animals can decipher that these two expressions have different meanings, and they can do this not only for people they know well, but even for the strangers – very well they have never contacted them before. To dig deeper on finding how well can canines differentiate facial expressions, Huber and his team had trained the canine babies to figure out either happiness or anger by studying the pictures. The canines were shown 15 different faces – just the partial faces were shown shunning the whole picture. The aim was to see whether the dogs could understand emotions by simple looking at the eyes or the mouth. Dogs who identified the happy faces were treated with a reward and others who identified the angry faces were also rewarded with treats. Following this, the dogs have to undergo four different tests.
In this study, researchers directed dogs to find either the happy face or the sad face, and the dogs selected the ones by pressing their noses to a touch screen. At the end of the test, the dogs ended up selecting the angry and happy faces correctly 70 out of 100 – which can’t be taken as a luck as the trained canines picked up the right facial expressions. Above all, dogs were able to find the happy faces quite accurately and based on this, researchers acknowledge that canines can feel the emotions by the facial expressions. And, the study claimed that the dogs can apply what they’ve learnt in the new situations too. So, once a dog learns what her angry master looks like, she could apply the same to recognize an angry stranger. Moreover, the study has also aided to find out that the dogs know that the smiling face is related to positive feelings while a frown is associated to something negative. Overall, according to the study, we can say that the dogs used their memories of real emotional human faces to fulfil the deciphering task. Are you fed up of cleaning and cleaning, but not able to eliminate the stain and smell in house and from the carpet. It is really important to clean the area completely. As long as your pet can smell his personal scent. He will continue to do bathroom in the same place. Don't despair, we have come with some simple homemade cleaners which will surely help you to solve this problem. Baking Soda - Water And Vinegar Spray: This is the best and easy method of cleaning up the stain and odor from the carpets. Most of the pet owners prefer this spray as it is simple, inexpensive and works amazingly perfect on the urine stains. The vinegar is known to remove the stains it will also help to get rid of the old stains too. Baking soda is known for removing the odor. When these two ingredients are teamed up they do a good job for eliminating the stains and odors.
Hydrogen-Peroxide / Baking Soda Mixture: This is another great solution which helps to break down the crystals of urine and removing the stains. You need to combine it with natural baking soda, to get a great solution for cleaning up the stains.
Are you frightened of getting allergy attacks whenever you have been around your pet? You are not alone up to 14% of the general population and 35% of the allergic population have reactions to dogs. No pooch is 100% hypoallergenic, there are many breeds of dogs which do well with the allergy sufferers. These breeds of dogs have non-shedding coat which seems to produce less dander. The allergies in human is caused by the dander which is attached to the pet hair. Here are some ways which can help you keep the allergens away as follows: Practical Ways To Control Dog Allergies
You might have got an idea how to keep allergens at bay when you have a dog. People can be allergic to dog dander, dog saliva or dog urine. It is better to visit the vet to see if you are allergic to it before you commit. Good lessons come tough…wondering how having a puppy will prepare you to be a great parent. Shed all your fears and look skim this blog to discover on how puppy can teach you parenting lessons. Too Expensive – Making you realize the importance of budget during parenthood Many think that having a puppy is all enough and never count on the expenses. But that just not completes anything. This bundle of joy along with them brings a huge cornucopia of expenses ranging from vaccinations, dog food, toys and chews, grooming and regular vet visits. Moreover, when your puppy needs any emergency medical care, you definitely need to spend those hundred bucks. On the same notes, having a baby opens up a new gateway of expenses. You need to really spend a few more on vaccinations, daily care, clothes, baby food, and many more. It is estimated that a family spends $ 200 alone on diapers. Isn’t that far more from your budget and definitely your furry pal helps you plan your budget for the new baby. Cleaning – You are ALWAYS on this TASK Food tit bits on the floor, the couch sprayed, the bed sheets trampled…well that is all you notice with your fur baby going around. You will find that at times they are mischievous. As a pet owner, you can be quite busy with all the cleaning stuff to be going around with your furry pal spreading the trash, shredding a piece of paper or wetting the bed. Well, that hones you with parenting skill as babies are no less in creating a wreck on a living room or the kitchen where you have to please yourself with cleaning the mess. Consistent Guidance While growing up, your furry ball requires your constant attention. Whether you are working on the computer or trying to groom yourself, there are those cute eyes staring with a waging tail and a tongue hanging. From the morning till night when you have to go under your sheets, you need to check on your puppy to train them, feed them or take them on the walk and they are there wherever you go. On the same platform, a baby would require your constant attention – a running nose, spilling the milk or the potty job. Well, a puppy teaches you good parenting lessons taking you on a ride of crests and toughs of parenthood. Your furry bundle of joy has surely implied a path to show you how lovely (yes with little tears in those eyes) it is to have a baby and love the journey of cradling up a newborn. Do you like unwanted guests visiting your home? No one likes it, isn't it? These unwanted guests can be such a pain to us but can we do something about it? Probably not. But one thing that is similar to these guests is the lingering smell of your tabby's urine which gets worse after each hour just like a thought lingering in your mind when these guests would leave your house. The good thing is that this foul smell can be eliminated and their stain can be removed unlike the unwanted guests that cannot be asked to leave your house (It would be a little impolite isn't it when you ask them to leave). How To Get Rid Of Cat Urine Smell But in order to remove the stains and the foul smell you need to work a lot on cleaning the stuff. With proper guidance it is possible to get rid of the smell of your tabby's urine. Let us look at some of the tips to clean the urine and eliminate the smell too. Blot Up As Much Urine As Possible: If you find your cat has urinated outside her litter boxes such as floor, carpet or furniture, clean it as soon as possible. Start off by putting an absorbent paper towel, or cloth on the area to blot up all the urine. If the cat has urinated on clothing, drapes, linens wash them off immediately or give it for dry cleaning as soon as possible. If you plan to wash the clothes later, the urine on the fabric may leave the stain and even a stubborn odor. Adding detergent with enzymatic additives or baking soda is the best way to clean the things that have urine odor. Eliminate The Stain And Smell With An Enzymatic Cleaner Cats have a stronger odor of urine than people. For this, you need to use enzymatic cleaners which release cultures that literally eliminate the stain and smell. It tends to leave the things clean and smell free, after it dries. Clean the place and the item properly, because your cat might smell the leftover urine and she may soil the area again. Avoid Cleaning The Area With Steam Cleaners Steam cleaners must not be used because the intense heat can actually make the odor get set into the carpet and become stubborn. Clean the area with an extracting wet vac, so that the smell gets extracted from the carpet. It will expel the water onto carpet or fabric and then suck dirty water back into the tank. This can be the easiest way to rinse the area if you are using carpeting on the floors. Spray Room Freshener After cleaning up, spray the room freshener containing baking soda. Baking soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate. It is good for absorbing the odors. Sprinkle it on the area after cleaning the cat urine. Let it set for an hour, then vacuum it up. If your cat is not using the litter tray and urinating everywhere else in your home, there may be many reasons for your cat to not use the box:
Fleas are one kind of pests that pet owners don't even want to imagine about them. By the way, it is really important to know about these annoying and bothering creatures. Pet parents need to know how to avoid an infestation of your pet, and potentially your home. What Are Fleas? Fleas are reddish brown insects which are visible to the naked eyes. Fleas are supremely well designed to survive. They are small with bodies that are compressed, or flattened, from side to side. Their entire body is designed to maximize eater such as: the head is surrounded by sharp spikes, and mouths are adept at piercing through a host's skin and sucking the blood. Fleas are parasitic six legged insects, they are wingless, but possess incredible jumping ability. They can jump up to 160 times their own length. Their jumping skills allow them to transmit easily between hosts and the surrounding environment. What Is The Life Cycle Of A Flea? Fleas life cycle has four stages. Their life starts with a microscopic flea egg, larva, pupa and adult. They take a month to grow from egg to adult flea. The female adult flea lays her eggs about two days after she mates. Then the eggs take about 4 to 6 day to hatch into larvae. Flea eggs may fall off from your pet's body where your furry friend rests or sleeps as these eggs are not sticky. The eggs hatch into larvae and feed themselves on the flea dirt which is left behind by their mother flea's in the form of feces. After a week they start spinning a cocoon. This cocooned larva is known as pupa. This is the last stage of the life cycle to form an adult flea. This cocooned pupa remains in the same state for 2 weeks and it may even extend this time up to one year if the climate is too cold. How And Where Fleas Breed? Fleas Breed at an excessive rate, so it is important to take the proper precautions to get on top of flea problem sooner rather than later. A single adult flea can lay hundreds of eggs on your pet or into the environment where your pet lives. If your furry pal sleep on your bed, sit on your sofa or carpet you will most likely have them left behind some of flea eggs or larvae. These tiny pest are harder to detect them and very easy to ignore as they can be barely visible to our naked eye. Using Frontline Plus to Get Rid of fleas: Fleas are one of the pest which pet owners and pet get irritated of. You can prevent infestation with the correct flea control methods. If you own a dog or cat you can give them a regular treatment of Frontline Plus to make them free from fleas. This is the best method for the pet parent to get flea-free pets. Frontline Plus is a topical treatment. This is a flea and tick control product which contains the pesticides s-methoprene and fipronil. The extraordinary formula of Frontline Plus is highly effective and safe on your pets. It quickly and efficiently eliminates fleas at all stages of their life cycle. Along with this you even need to keep your environment and house clean. It is advisable to vacuum or use steam cleaning to clean your carpets and furniture. Washing all the bed sheets, pillow covers and blankets in the warm water. Make sure to clean the pet's bedding too. Many pet owners are not aware that cats can also get affected with heartworms. As cats are not as likely to get infected by the disease as dogs, much information for the same is too little. Though this disease is totally different in cats, it’s vital to explore the facts about the same as it can be as fatal as it is in dogs. It has taken decades for veterinarian societies to find how heartworms have the same dangerous effect on the feline community; however, the way it turns out varies compared to the heartworm infection in dogs. Let us first go step by step starting from knowing the symptoms of heartworms in cats and finally concluding whether treatment really exist for this disease in felines or not. One of the most dreadful symptom in cats is sudden death, and heartworm is the second most common causes of 76 % of deaths in felines besides hypertrophic cardiomyopathy – a kind of heart disease. Some of other symptoms of cat's heartwormer disease are as follows: Acute Clinical Symptoms
Chronic Clinical Sighs
Most Common Causes of Heartworms in Cats Whether it’s dog or a cat, heartworm in transmitted through a mosquito bite. Mosquitoes carry infective heartworm larvae from the host to the victim. Compared to dogs, the lifecycle of heartworms affecting cats is shorter, therefore it is quite difficult to learn the infestation process in cats. In dogs, immature heartworms reach the heart and blood vessels of the lungs, where they mature and multiply releasing heartworm larvae – microfilaria in the blood. This phenomenon is not common in felines and less than 20 percent of cats are infected with this. Diagnosis It is quite difficult to diagnose heartworm disease in cats as there is no specific tests that help in processing out the presence of heartworms in felines. Therefore, different tests are performed to aid in the diagnosis of this disease such as urine analysis, heartworm antigen and antibody tests, x-rays (which may unveil specific enlargement of certain veins and arteries associated with heartworm disease and an ECG (electrocardiograph), which may support in the identification of worms in the heart or pulmonary artery. Treatment As difficult as it is to diagnosis Heartworms in cats, it’s too tough to treat the infected cat. In medical treatment, there is no approved medication helpful for killing adult heartworms in the body of the cats. The only chance for cure is a surgical method to extract the adult worms. Nevertheless, the other issue is – as the heartworms in cats have a lower lifespan than those infest dogs, a spontaneous cure is the only remedy. Moreover, different medications may be used in order to help treat symptoms as well. My Doggie Does not Like it When I Hug Him.....A Logical Explanation by a Renowned Veterinarian for this Pre-condition in Canines In fact petting your furry pal is the best form of stress-buster that lowers your blood pressure and enhances the levels of hormone oxytocin. But have you ever wondered what impact does your hugging have on the tyke? A renowned veterinarian says that it might not be all wagging tails. The answer is very complex and so naturally there would be lot of questions in the minds of dog owners. Some dogs dislike getting hugged while others simply do not react at all. Other dogs completely fall head over heels when you hug them. So why is there so much of behavior difference in dogs? Isn't it true that dogs are best friends of humans? If yes, then why is it that your doggie lets you hug him while dislikes it when some other human does the same thing? Shouldn't he just crave for the attention the same way? Doesn't he enjoy the belly rubs or rump scratch as much as we do? Such questions come in our minds while dwelling on this topic. A reputed veterinarian answers these questions by saying that the one thing that dog owners need to be clear about is that every dog is different and so their reaction will be completely diverse. So if your doggie does not like your hugs it does not necessarily mean that he does not love you rather it is not a way that dogs display their affection contrary to what human beings do. This can be understood by an example. When you take your pooch to a friend's place who has a dog the two pooches greet each other differently than human beings. The way they say hello is contingent on factors like whether they are meeting for the very first time or are they reforming their old bonds. They smell each other's face, smell their rump, wag their tails, or bow to each other but never hug. This is a sad fact but it is true even if two dogs are besties. In dog parks, when you see dogs romping at the park there is a dog who bullies others by constantly standing on the other dog or pushing down on his shoulders. This can by no means be termed as an aggressive behavior in the doggie world. Rather it is considered to be an assertive and controlled behavior. So when you hug your little bundle of love the reaction totally depends on the dog breed. For example; golden retrievers are renowned for fondness over any kind of touching while other dog breeds consider it to be a threat So there is a thin demarcation line between what is acceptable or not by the dog. When you hug your pal he will sniff you, close his mouth or do a bit of lip licking. He is thinking in his mind whether he has done something wrong which has invoked such a reaction from you. This results in anxiety and he does not know whether to sit still or do something. We know that you love your tyke a lot but remember we are not the same species. This difference needs to be understood and then we need to correct the way we deal with our pooch. When you hug your furry pal and he leans on to you and snuggles it means that he loves when you hug him. But if he leaps away when you lean in it is safe to interpret that he does not like being hugged. Hence, it is important to interpret the doggie behavior correctly because mishaps do happen if the doggie behavior is misinterpreted. There have been cases where a hug at the wrong time resulted in lethal snaps by the pooch with the help of his sharp teeth. You would not want to have a piece of it. Do you?. 5/1/2016 Is Your Lazy Cat Getting Onto Your Nerves: A Brief Guide On How To Exercise Your Indoor CatRead Now Worried about your indoor cat that lazily spends the day. Most indoor cats just oooozzzzz around or sits on that couch yawning most of the time. If you are thinking this is of no good as your kitty is not getting enough exercise, then it’s time that you curve out ways to get her into right weight. Googling on how to exercise your indoor cat, you can find number of ways that will definitely lure you to trick on them. But, definitely on how many can you count on to help your cat stay fit and in shape. Well, get onto these few tricks that will truly have that positive impact in helping your cat to work out muscles and maintain a good kitty figure. (No pun intended). Shower her with fun toys Cats having that playful instinct, love to play around with themselves unlike dogs. To add this in helping those cats to stay fit and in shape, is the best strategy. Just shower a couple of fun toys and see the fun, how they just wiggle around and burn out lot of calories. Cat is naturally inclined to its inherited instinct of hunting. Mice or bird shape toys can trigger their natural behavior and you can see the fun of your cat hunting as a natural stalker while dramatically working out on the muscles on the other hand. Install cat tower Vertical spaces provide enough room for cats to exercise. A cat tower, which you can buy online, is an effective way that helps your cat to have plenty of arenas to climb for a good workout. For climbing, cats use their muscles and naturally snip down the points of their nails. You can even build a shelving system with shelves that go from the floor to the ceiling in a step pattern. This gives plenty of exercise to your cat climbing and jumping all the way. Strings and ribbons Most cats have fascination towards string. A piece of thick ribbon or string can be wiggled on the floor for your cat to play. You can even put it beneath a closed door with you on one side of the door and the cat on the other just out of cat’s reach. Fun with beam of light Another favorite game of cats is playing with a beam of light. A small flashlight or laser beam can make your cat move faster. Laser pointer is good enough as the small beam of light appears to be a little bug, and the felines will just wonder around to chase those bugs. But, ensure to keep the beam low on the floor as your kitty may hurt herself trying to catch it while climbing elsewhere. Treats to Burn Calorie You can find cats responding to treats can definitely shed some pounds. Putting treats in different parts of the house encourages your cat to search and train its muscles. A cat chew treat toy is also a better option to get your cat on heels having a good exercise. The cat will work out to get treats from the toy. Have you ever noticed your dog behaving erratically or surprised to see that he has decipher something, which you were unable to understand? Or felt sometimes that your dog is reading your mind or helping you to warn about an unseen danger. There are numerous such stories of dogs where there behavior are odd but certainly has helped to overcome a strange situation. Actually dogs are known for their psychic tendencies based on a lot of facts. Let us further discuss and decode about does your dog has psychic powers? How to tell if your dog has psychic abilities? Identifying diseases and health issues Pet therapy is booming these days and this only proves the effectiveness of companion animals in aiding human beings. The major illnesses – diabetes and epilepsy benefit the most with the help of specially trained companion animals. The medical trained dogs can alert its owner in case of sudden drop in blood sugar or if they are about to have a seizure. There are such dogs, which are meticulously trained in such a manner to lick their owner when they are about to face a seizure or going to face low sugar levels in the blood. This can warn the owners before the fatality. It has been proven that in 99% cases these trained dogs have been accurate and prevented their unaware owners from the dangerous conditions. Recently, it has been proved that dogs can even sense cancers. Licking on the same part of the body by the dog seemed strange but it was only later to find out that that part had cancerous tissue. Hence, they can be used as preventive tools at the first stage. For the question – how can dog sense the cancer? The scientists state that the dogs can differentiate between the healthy cells and cancerous cells through the difference in smell, taste and perhaps the electromagnetic signals produce by the body’s affliction. Isn’t this seems to be interesting! Predicting earthquakes History with numerous facts and other written accounts all over the world has shown that how mass evacuations of dogs had taken place before an earthquake. It has been noted in one or two instances but almost in all of the scenarios, it has been true. This proves that compared to humans, animals possess strong power of senses that enable them to hear, smell or see which we cannot. It seems that they can see the things that we can’t. Do these animals really possess such power to predict something beforehand? Many scientific studies along with researches have proved that animals can feel a difference in seismic wave, electric wave or electromagnetic fluctuation, which humans are incapable without the help of technology. See whenever your pooch is acting intermittently without any reason, check what is upholding in the upcoming natural wrath. Foreseeing thunderstorms Similar to detecting earthquakes, thunderstorms are something that dogs are more efficient to foresee. Certainly they can be called natural meteorologists. As thunderstorms are more frequent than earthquakes, there are more proofs about the instances where the pets act strangely before a thunderstorm strikes. You may be puzzled to find that on a sunny day, suddenly your lovely pooch is behaving oddly and going erratically. Sense what you will see within hours of your dog’s behavior - a dramatic thunderstorm even without a meteorological station warning signal. For dogs to predict thunderstorms, scientists have various theories stating that dogs have more powerful hearing sense that can hear the rumblings of the thunder and added to this, other theories state that the electromagnetic current in the air, which is released by the energy produced from the storm, can be sensed by the dogs. Possibly, for some scientists it the smell of the electric current that only dogs can experience. Discerning labor pain before delivery It’s crazy but it is true that dogs can be a lot helpful to discern when a woman will begin to have labor pain. They can sense when a pregnant woman is about to begin labor pain and can give a rough timeline of the whole procedure. This certainly helps the family to prepare to move to hospital and start working on the long checklist of birthing procedures. The scientists have reasons to tell that how the dogs know when their owner is about to go into labor? As the labor state starts there are certain chemical changes in the woman’s blood, which the dog smells as a labor scent and follows its owner everywhere for the baby’s safety. Anyways, dogs can predict this a day before or several hours before the labor pain – just giving the relaxation and time to prepare without stress and chaos. These facts really state that how powerful psychic dogs are. They not only foresee but are also helpful to be prepared for such conditions. Have you experienced any such thing happening with your dog, do share for all to know. Cats are born adventurers, that is, if they have the mood to go for it. But, yes some felines just love to explore the surroundings and many pet owners allow doing so. However, this adventurous trait may turn out to be problematic for you and your feline. When you let your kitty to be outdoorsy, you allow following risks to enter your life involuntarily: Risk Factors for Feline Explorers
These are some of the potential risks that your queen is likely to face when you allow her to explore. Some of the above risks can be nullified by using preventives and by getting your kitty micro chipped. The bottom line is consider all of the above dangers before you let your cat go outdoors or try to accompany her outdoor missions. Words travel faster than we think and are believed even faster than they are spread. We never think twice before believing anything that comes across us, especially when it is about our pets. Whenever we hear something that is titled as good, or bad for pets, we instantly change our course of direction and follow words blindly. This is the reason that misconceptions prevail among us. Following are 8 myths that are strongly believed to be true about cats. It’s time to do a reality check! Myths vs. Facts- Let’s help our felines live a better life! Myth#1 The process of declawing is not painful. Fact: Declawing is very painful for cats. The claws are attached to the bones of toes. Therefore, to remove the claws, surgeons remove the tip of toe bones which is extremely painful for felines. If you still believe that it is not painful then you just need to do one thing- imagine your toe tips cut off! Myth#2 Whiskers help in balancing OR No whiskers = No balance Fact: Whiskers have nothing to do with balancing! Whiskers in cats work as touch receptors. They are used as feelers that are used to feel the environment by cats. In fact they are rooted deep inside the skin around nerve endings to help cats feel the surrounding objects without touching them. Myth#3 Neutering cats make them obese. Fact: Neutering is not responsible for feline’s weight gain. Cats don’t need as much calories after neutering as they need without being fixed. Thus it is necessary to cut down their calories or food intake after neutering them which we fail to do and as a result our felines gain weight. Myth#4 Milk is cat’s staple diet. Fact: Most of the cats are lactose intolerant and cannot digest milk. Although cats are often portrayed drinking milk in films and ads, that may not be that good an idea. Veterinarians do not recommend feeding milk to cats as it disturbs their digestive system and causes diarrhea. Myth#5 Cats do not need exercise. Fact: Almost more than 50% of cats are found obese just because of this myth that cats do not need exercise. Although in lesser intensity than the canines, felines do need physical as well as mental stimulation for better health. Try different products available for cat’s entertainment and keep her healthy. Myth#6 Purring kitties are happy kitties. Fact: Cats purr to express any of the strong emotions. This may include happiness, smile, crying, pain, etc. Thus, purring does not signify happiness in cats. Myth#7 Felines can be dangerous for pregnant women Fact: The real threat to pregnant women is the litter box and not cats. Kitties may get toxoplasmosis through intake of infected birds and rodents. Humans can catch this disease through cat feces and it may cause serious defects to the unborn child. Thus it is recommended for pregnant women to stay away from the litter box or take extreme care about cleanliness after dealing with it. Myth#8 Cats cannot be trained. Fact: Cats can be trained as well as dogs. You may need to use more positive approach and this thing is absolutely possible. So start with your kitty right now and enjoy! Surprising facts under cover of myths, aren’t they? Now you know much more truth about your purr queens. Correct your friends if they too believe in any of these myths. If you know your kitty well then you must be aware of the difficulties that changing his regular things might bring. Isn’t it? Admit it or not, cats are a little snobbish when it comes to their personal things. Litter is one of the things that your cat might resist change in. When we have got various options such as clumping, non-clumping, clay, silica, biodegradable, flushable etc. we tend to change it someday, isn’t it? Well, if that change is any day soon then you may want to know how to introduce new litter to your feline successfully, isn’t it? Here are a few steps that you follow to change your cat’s litter without her resistance:
It is easy, isn’t it? With this step-by-step guideline you may find it easy to change the cat litter. Try to take it as smoothly as possible if you want your precious kitty to get along with the change. Find more stuff about cat care and cat health as preventative alternative and recommendation. |
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