Unlocking the Secrets of Cats - The Hidden Traits of Your Feline Friend May Be the Most Important
Many of us have wondered aloud about the secrets of our cats. The way they flick their tails, the inflection in their purr. What does it all mean? Let's face it - more than any other common household creature, cats are without a doubt the most guarded about their feelings. When it comes to needs, wants, likes, and especially dislikes, our furry friends often have a tough time communicating with us. So how do we pet owners go about unlocking the secrets of cats? Well, first of all, we have to listen! I can't begin to count how many times I've seen pet owners making the same mistake with the cat they love: they only behave in a way they think is best for the cat. They very rarely take[..]
Five Tips in Raising a Cat
Thousands years ago cat (Felicus Catus) was considered as God in Ancient Egypt. Human were afraid of them because it was connected with devils and witches. As the time goes by, nowadays cat belongs to animals that have so many fans in the entire world. If you are one among so many people that keep cats as their pets, here are some tips to raise your cats into healthy and sweet pets. Raising a cat is really enjoyable but somehow difficult. You have to pay more attention to some important aspects in order to raise your cat into an active, healthy and lovely cat. Those important aspects are: 1. The meal Since cat is classified in carnivore, feed them with fish or meat. Fish and meat are[..]
Cat Behavior Training
Cats make great pets. They're cute, they're clean, they're smart, and they have an independent streak that you just won't find in a dog. Unfortunately, cats can also exhibit notoriously difficult behavior. They may destroy furniture, constantly meow and whine, and even claim territory all over your house. If one or more of these things start happening, it might be in your best interest to start cat behavior training. Contrary to popular belief - and what you yourself may have been told - cat behavior training is possible. Cats aren't so independent that they'll refuse any and all efforts to train them. In fact, they can be quite responsive, so long as you use the right techniques.[..]
Cat Behavior Training Made Simple
Cat behavior training can be a lot of a fun You really just need to educate yourself a bit so you can effectively communicate to your cat the behavior pattern you're looking for. The most basic element of cat behavior training is similar to all training - reward or punishment, good or bad. When you think about it all we want to do is somehow communicate to our cat what is OK with us and what is not OK behavior. Molding your cats behavior requires you to be persistent. You can't give your cat mixed messages. In other words, if there is something you never want your cat to do, NEVER let it be OK to do it. Sometimes just hissing at your cat is enough to get her off that counter, but[..]
Persian Cat Adoption - Pros and Cons
The Persian cat is the most popular breed of cat. Nearly everyone recognizes the distinctive look of the Persian - the round face, squashed nose, big eyes, small ears, stocky legs and - of course - the lovely long hair. If you're thinking of adopting a Persian cat, you need to consider if it's the right breed for you. This article goes through the potential pros and cons of owning this breed. Pros: - Very placid and nice-natured - Adaptable to change - so will cope well with house moves, family additions, new pets etc. - Good with other pets including dogs - Good with children - Gentle and loving - Playful and confident but not too boisterous - Not too vocal - most have quiet, melodic[..]
The Basics Of Raising A Cat
Cats have been loved by people all over the world. They’ve been around for ages and were even found sacred by some religions and cultures. Now ages later there’s thousands getting put down each week and many dieing from leukemia. A cat’s nutrition is important in preventing diseases even Leukemia and Feline Aids. Leukemia has become a common disease in outdoor cats. There are vaccines available to prevent them from catching it but it only prevents 95% so there is still a 5% chance of contracting the disease. Domestic cats have a much lower chance of catching the disease as long as they’re not exposed to other cats that haven’t been tested for the virus. There are many symptoms[..]
How to Care for a Persian Cat
Compared to a dog, it is much easier to care for a cat. But, if you are planning to adopt a Persian cat, there are a few things you must know. *When you are gonna adopt a Persian cat, make sure the seller give you the health and breeding papers which contain complete information about the cat you are going to adopt. *A Persian cat has a limited ability to groom himself. So, you need to brush his hair twice a day with a metal comb. It is very useful to keep his hair shiny and clean. *It is also a good idea to brush your cat's hair with baby wipes. Baby wipes are free from toxic, have good smell, and they will not cause allergies. *Clean your cat's nose everyday as a blockage on his nose[..]
Persian Cats
Owning a Persian cat is really wonderful. This beauty is somewhat a cross between a small dog and a domestic cat. They most definitely have a personality all their own. I know this because I am the owner of 6 Persians. They are just the sweetest animals that our God has created and I love mine very much. 3 of the 6 Persians that I own are from Rescues. Let me tell my story about Madison. I saw her picture on a Persian cat adoption website and fell in love. I have always wanted a White Persian but they are really hard to find and very expensive. I followed through and filled out the online application and within a week I was invited up to Wisconsin to visit and see this beauty and decide[..]
Coping with the Stress of Parenting
Being a parent is not easy, but it is a great challenge. After all, we are responsible for helping, raising and educating our children from the stage of a baby into the stage of adulthood. Although they move on into adulthood, we never stop being parents and always want to make sure that they are doing well. As a paradox, we need to learn how to be less of a parent, in order to reduce parental stress! As good parents, we want to protect them from the world, but the world will show up and then we need to transfer control, in other words, to let them learn to deal with the world, and even more, to let them learn from their own mistakes. Of course, this will make parental stress worse for a[..]
Pet Insurance Even For Your Lizard
A pet unfortunately is often considered an accessory not important in a household. But if you decide to have one, you will be surprised how a simple animal can enrich your life. Soon your pet will be part of the family and you will feel obliged to take care of its well being as much as you can afford to. One of the ways to provide your pet with a healthy life is to heed every advice the vet has given you and thus to afford all the medical attention your pet require which also means buying them a pet insurance policy. If Your Pet Is A Cat When your pet is a cat and because of its docile nature, you may think it unnecessary to invest for it a pet insurance. But the fact remains that cats[..]
My Cat Likes Earwax!
My Cat Likes Earwax! This information is brought to you by Secrets of Cats at Does your cat eat earwax from people? Fascinating, isn’t it? Actually it’s perfectly normal behaviour…for your cat anyway. Here's why... You see, cats don’t have as many taste buds as we humans do i.e. around 10,000 against their 500. You’ll notice that your cat tends to sniff her food before she eats it. That’s because she goes by the nutritional value rather than the taste which she picks by her sensitive sense of smell. Cats still have the four basic taste types of sour, bitter, salt and sweet like we do - their response to sweet being the weakest. It is also our sense of smell which[..]