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Why Cats Spray

Even though you may not be able to see it, if your cat sprays in your home you can definitely smell it. The unmistakable odor indicates all is not peaceful in your cat’s universe. When a cat sprays, it can put everyone in crisis mode and it can put the cat at risk of being relinquished to ...

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Compulsive Behavior in Cats

compulsive behavior in cats

What are compulsive behaviors? There are repetitive behaviors that don’t have a purpose and interfere with the cat’s ability to function normally. In some cases, compulsive behaviors can actually be physically harmful. Compulsive behavior is often the result of ongoing stress or even boredom. Cats who are exposed to stress on an ongoing basis are ...

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How Cats Use Scent Communication

  Scent matters to your cat. Scent is your cat’s business card. It also tells your cat valuable information about other cats in the environment. For your cat, scent is a vital communication tool. Being the verbal species that we are, humans don’t truly appreciate the volumes of information provided in scent, but trust me, ...

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Should Your Cat Drink Milk?

should your cat drink milk

  You’ve seen countless TV shows, movies, and pictures with cats enjoying a bowl of milk. Have you ever thought about whether milk is actually a good thing for cats to drink? Are you really doing that stray cat a favor by placing a saucer of milk out on your back porch? The answer may ...

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Protect your Pet from Antifreeze Poisoning

protect your pet from antifreeze poisoning

Antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is a product added to car windshield wiper reservoirs and in car radiators to prevent freezing. Antifreeze poisoning occurs when pets lick or drink any of the substance that may have spilled or leaked onto driveways, garage floors or parking lots. You can usually recognize it by the bright green color. While ...

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Adult cats make great companions for senior citizens

adult cats make great companions for senior citizens

Pets are great companions for people at any age but an adult cat may be the perfect match for a senior citizen. If a senior is unable to walk a dog or doesn’t feel safe going outdoors in certain weather or when it’s dark, a cat could be an ideal companion because they can live ...

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Caring for Older Cats

caring for older cats

  Our companion cats are living longer thanks to constant advancements in veterinary care, more awareness concerning high quality nutrition, and better attention paid to their emotional, physical, and mental needs. Every cat is unique though and age-related issues may start to show up in one cat at the age of seven while a feline ...

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How Do I Keep My Cat Off the Counters?

how do i keep my cat off the counters?

Listen to the audio version of this article It happens in homes all around the world… food mysteriously disappears off the counter. Who’s responsible? In many cases it’s probably a child or husband who sneaks off with the freshly baked cookies, but then again, it could be a furry feline thief. In addition to the ...

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Increase Your Cat’s Vertical Territory

Your cat could actually be enjoying more territory than they have right now and it wouldn’t involve letting them  outdoors or having to add onto your home. To increase your cat’s space simply involves the addition of vertical territory. The High Life for Your Cat We live in a horizontal world but cats live in ...

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Tips for Making Life Easier for Your Older Cat

  You may have an older cat who doesn’t seem to have slowed down one bit or maybe your cat is barely making it to the litter box these days. Just as with people, each cat handles the aging process differently. Some are active all through their senior years and some show obvious signs of ...

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