The usual reasons why there could be a pet food recall are packaging issues, nutritional imbalances, foreign materials, and contamination. Packaging issues ●Faulty packaging methods of food could trigger a recall of pet food. Take as an example, if the “pop tab” found on canned pet food has a defect, then moisture could enter theContinue reading “Possible Issues With Pet Food Item Recalls”
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Phobias And Anxieties In Dogs — Are They The Same?
Phobia is the excessive and persistent feelings of fear of some particular stimulus. There is this suggestion that after an event causes a phobia, and then any other associated event to the original, or even just memories of it, would be enough to trigger a response. Loud noises like fireworks and thunderstorms are the usualContinue reading “Phobias And Anxieties In Dogs — Are They The Same?”
Litter Box Maintenance Tips: Keeping The Litter Box Clean And Odor-Free
Keeping the kitty litter box clean can help ensure that your cat will use it and feel less likely to do her business on your floor. Pet cats can also have preferred litter types. Using The Litter Type That Your Cat Likes One favorite kind of litter with tidy cat owners is the clumping varietyContinue reading “Litter Box Maintenance Tips: Keeping The Litter Box Clean And Odor-Free”
Declawing Alternatives: Keep Your Cat Away from the Old Favorites
Restrict your pet cat’s access to rooms where she is scratching inappropriately. Whenever possible, keep the doors to these rooms closed. In a bind, a couple of baby gates that are stacked together just might work. There are also electric pads that send a harmless jolt when they get stepped on. Place the pads preciselyContinue reading “Declawing Alternatives: Keep Your Cat Away from the Old Favorites”
American Curls and Natural Treatments for Arthritis
Arthritis is a common ailment in many senior cats including the American Curl. Possible signs of arthritis may first appear as muscle soreness or stiffness. If your cat is having trouble getting in and out of the litter box or moving around in general, give your vet a call. In some cases, vets will prescribeContinue reading “American Curls and Natural Treatments for Arthritis”
The Common Cold in Cats Like the Birman
When you get a cold, do you stop to ask yourself if it’s possible for your cat to catch your cold? If you own a Birman cat or another breed of cat then you might want to think twice before getting to close to your feline friend when you have a cold. That’s right; yourContinue reading “The Common Cold in Cats Like the Birman”
Why Cats Have Claws
It is possible to live in harmony with your pet cat that still has her claws and even keep nicer furniture if you understand a little more about how a cat behaves naturally, offering items that your cat is allowed to scratch. The following information regarding your pet cat may prove useful: ●Domestic cats have keptContinue reading “Why Cats Have Claws”
Help Your Cat Have Fewer Hairballs
Unless you have a hairless cat, your feline friend will probably produce a few hairballs every now and then. It’s a perfectly normal part of life for your cat! That doesn’t make hairballs any more pleasant for you to experience, however, or to clean up. Have you ever wished there were ways to help FluffyContinue reading “Help Your Cat Have Fewer Hairballs”
Can Cats Like the British Shorthair Drink Pool Water?
It’s important to make sure your British Shorthair or other feline friends have constant access to fresh water throughout the day both indoors and outdoors no matter the time of year. On especially hot days, you may notice your cat lounging around the pool, playing in the pool water, or even lapping up a fewContinue reading “Can Cats Like the British Shorthair Drink Pool Water?”
Tips For Maintaining Light, Humidity, and Temperature Inside The Snake House
Reptiles, including snakes, are cold-blooded creatures. Thus, there is a need to regulate the temperature inside their home to help them survive. You will also need to provide a light source and control the temperature inside the enclosure. The kind of light that you will put should depend on the breed of your pet. AllContinue reading “Tips For Maintaining Light, Humidity, and Temperature Inside The Snake House”