Archive for the ‘cat care’ category

Cat Eye Care

July 28th, 2009

Fundamental  Cat Eye Care

The eyes of your feline friends have often been used on horror films. But if you are a pet owner, you will know that the cat’s stare is really the opposite of what’s being portrayed on films. That is why you have to know the importance of cat eye care.
The “I Love [...]

People have become very germ-phobic especially since the flu pandemic scare of late.  The best advice is nothing new, wash your hands! Although cats can carry diseases and pass them to people, you are not likely to get sick from touching or owning a cat. By following simple health tips, you can be even safe-against [...]

Naming Your Dog or Cat

July 21st, 2009

A Rose by Any Other Name?

One of the first responsibilities a new pet owner has is to give your new cat or dog a name. In some cases he or she comes with a name and then the choice is to keep it or change it.
Pet names can be all over the place! Your can [...]

Pets On A Budget!
Last year I went grocery shopping and as I went up the pet isle to get my cat  food I remember seeing a small crowd in front of the canned goods shelf. By crowd, I mean two obviously senior citizens. They were standing right in front of the brand I always [...]

And Puppy Makes Two

Betcha can’t eat just one! That was a very popular advertising campaign Lays Potato Chips put out many years ago. It was so popular that it has become a permanent part of our language or slang. Well guess what? There is an estimated 69 million households with pets. You will probably find [...]

Pets And Foreclosure

June 30th, 2009

As in most crisis, it seems that the most vulnerable amongst us suffer the most. The foreclosure crisis has been devastating, not only for humans but for their pets as well. Last year I started to notice more stray dogs than I had seen in quite a while, I knew something was up.
After some investigation [...]

Pet Emergency Preparedness

June 25th, 2009

No matter where you live there is always the potential for weather disaster. Hurricane season began June 1, FEMA also urges Americans to use the annual start of hurricane season as a reminder to assess your personal readiness to respond to emergencies. As responsible pet owners preparedness also should include being ready to take care [...]

A New Airline For Pets Only

June 23rd, 2009

Many people feel that their pets are a part of the family. Our dogs and cats are a part of the happy times as well as the not so happy times. They share the house, the food and sometimes even the bed! When we go away on trips and vacations, there are times when we’d [...]

Cat Vaccines

June 18th, 2009

We’re really into the kitten season this time of year. Many people have taken a look into a sweet little kittens face and fallen in love, that’s what happened to me. You want to have your new kitty for many, many years to come and I always vote on the side of prevention. The best [...]

Litter Box Challenges

May 28th, 2009

Battle of the Boxes

After having lost my two dogs, one after the other due to illness I found myself getting a kitten. A friend’s cat had a litter and I fell for Martin, the only boy cat in the bunch. I was advised my Vet to keep him indoors. He said it would be [...]