Shredded furniture can add stress to even the best cat-owner relationship. Keep you and your feline purring. Learn how to prevent scratching behavior problems, and how to repair any slip-ups.
A cat will sharpen its claws to slough off dead outer nails, stretch its body, and mark its territory both visually and by transferring scent to the object it's scratching. Scratching is good for the cat, but can be disastrous for your upholstered furniture, walls and wooden objects, carpet, or bedd
Ear wax plays a protective role in ear health, but buildup can be uncomfortable and promote bacterial and fungal growth. Swabbing your ear may be enough to remove light ear wax buildup in you ear canal, however attempts to remove excess this way may make conditions worse. For buildup, try this homem
Wordless Wednesday is sort of a social networking idea started by the Wordless Wednesday web site. Under the premise that 'a picture is worth a thousand words,' that's exactly what participants try to do. These are the archived photos of my own Wordless Wednesday offering.
Opossums and raccoons are destructive lawn and garden pests that may eat your plants and create a mess in outdoor spaces. Opossums, or possums, voraciously eat plants and animals; they will even eat carrion. Raccoons eat many plants and vegetables and may wreak havoc in their search for food by knoc
March marks the first month of Spring, when the earth is rich with promises of things to be. Tabby cats are almost as old as Mother earth herself, and are the epitome of Catness in all its wonder and glory. This month we salute our Tabby Cat friends as the cats for March's Cat Picture Calendar
Cats communicate to us in everything they do or meow. The question is, do you know what your cat is trying to tell you? Bad Kitties are often good cats who are misunderstood by their owners. This article will help translate some of your cats behavior so that you two can better communicate.
If your cat licks and chews her tail enough to cause a bald spot or bleeding, you're probably wondering what you can do to help. Figuring out the reasons behind the biting can help you decide on the right remedy.
Make it InvitingHumane or live animal traps, which can be used for feral cats, are wire cages with tempting bait (such as smelly fish) placed in the rear of the trap. The traps are often covered in cloth or other material to make them look more inviting and seem less like a cage than a...
Urine spraying by cats is not the same as a cat wetting the floor or refusing to use the litter box. It is the backward spray of urine onto a vertical surface, often by male cats. Cats that spray urine indoors do so for a variety of reasons, from marking their territory to expressing feelings of ang
Few things are more annoying than discovering a nuisance cat destroying your property. Cats are territorial and can wreak havoc on your garden and home with their incessant clawing and spraying of objects. According to Jeff Schalau of the Arizona Cooperative Extension, you can repel cats by using re
It is best to start giving wet baths to your cat while she is still a kitten and is small enough to be held easily. It is also best to attempt to give her a bath by yourself. Another pair of hands can panic her and increase her struggle to free herself.
Few odors are more noticeable than cat urine. Cats spray for many different reasons, including territorial marking, anxiety, stress and health problems. Removing the smell when your cat sprays is probably your first priority. Eliminating the scent not only freshens your home; it also helps deter the
While some cats will call out to their owners for more food and attention before they give birth, others will become withdrawn and avoid contact. There are many signs to look for when a cat is getting ready to have her babies, and her mood is just one of them. Cats gestate for a little more than two
Cats are territorial animals and feel the change of environment much stronger than dogs. So for the happiness and safety of your pet, be sure to spare some of your time for him during the move. One of the best ways to reduce you cats stress on a moving day is regular communication with him throughou
Cats are just like dogs. They make good pets which is why many kids would love to have one. Having a pet at home is great for kids since they get to bond with their pets.