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How To Prepare for a Pregnant Cat

cwalk — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:44:43 -0500

How To Care for a Blind Cat

Uninvited Writer — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:31:43 -0600

My cat, Boo, is blind. I don't believe he was blind from birth but he is now officially blind according to the vet. It takes a little while for you to realize that he can't see; you certainly can't tell right away by looking at him. I only started noticing because he would occasionally walk into a wall and had a hard time finding toys I threw. He runs and plays like any other cat, and is just as curious. He does not like a shut door and at night he has to sleep right up against me. He is very friendly with visitors just as long as they talk to him and pet him.

Don't let your cat outside. Being outside is dangerous enough for a cat but a blind one is at a definite disadvantage. There are too many dangers from other animals, traffic, and people.
Don't rearrange the furniture too often.

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How To Groom a Long-Haired Cat

CrystalsPetPages — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:48:02 -0600

Grooming your cat can be a chore to say the least. Grooming a long-haired cat can be an almost hair-raising experience. Be prepared for hair up your nose, in your eyes, and you might even end up with a little in your digestive tract. I will say that when you are finished and your cat has calmed down from being violated, you will both be happy you took the time to make your four-legged ball of fluff feel her very best.

How To Make Money as a Young Teen

Hayden Killworth — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:40:52 -0600

When you are young and can't get a job at a store or restaurant such as McDonald's, it can be hard to make money. As tough as it is to make a dent in the moneymaking world, there are other things you can do to pull in the cash.

How To Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

bronwyn — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:51:27 -0600

Christmas and other holidays can be fun for the whole family - pets included. However, there are some common hazards that may threaten your pet's well-being. Dogs, cats, rabbits, and other pets who wander around the house could soon find that their curiosity and playfulness gets them into trouble. Before relaxing and celebrating, make sure that your home is pet-friendly.

How To Feed Your Pet Safely

teacher — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:17:30 -0500

Having a pet is a lot of fun as it provides you with company and even some entertainment, but you should be aware that it also comes with a lot of responsibilities, which includes feeding as well as safety. What do these two components have to do with each other? Well, next time that your pet is mooching food while you are having a snack or a meal, think about what you are about to feed him and ask yourself if it is safe to share? After all, the last thing that you want to do is to make your beloved pet ill, choke him or even cause his death. Surprised? Well, not as much as when you read the following potentially life-threatening foods that are listed below.

How To Clean a Cat

LisatheCopywriter — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:22:17 -0500

Cats are famously fastidious groomers. Anyone who’s lived with cats has observed them washing themselves several times a day; usually, they take care of themselves just fine.

Sometimes, however, you may wish to be involved. A grooming routine can be a good bonding experience; most cats enjoy the attention. Also, your cat may need help occasionally because of an unfortunate encounter with something icky, or you may have adopted a cat from difficult circumstances who just needs some help returning to his former elegance.

Before you get started, make sure you and your cat are both relaxed. If at all possible, enlist the help of a second person. Your helper can help Kitty stay still or just scratch him around the neck and ears to make it more enjoyable.

How To Groom a Cat

Staff468 — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:59:00 -0500

Would you want to bathe using your tongue on a daily basis? I didn't think so. But that's exactly what cats do. You'll never hear them complaining about it, either - or if you do, you probably won't recognize the complaint.

No, cats are generally very stoic about their grooming practices, quietly doing as much as they can to keep themselves tidy. But contrary to what many believe, cats can't groom themselves entirely on their own. We have to groom them in order for cats to be as clean and happy as they can be. And we all know how important it is that our cats be happy (they aren't stoic about too many things).

Brushing your cat. Cat hair comes in different lengths...

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How To Cope with the Loss of a Pet

Staff468 — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:39:00 -0600

There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever been touched by a pet's loving devotion has also known the pain of loss.

A time of emotional turbulence. After the loss of a pet, you can expect to face the emotional roller coaster known as grief. For a time - sometimes a period of days, sometimes weeks or months - you may experience feelings of disbelief, sadness, anger, guilt, embarrassment or depression. Let's banish embarrassment without further delay, though, since there is no justifiable reason to be ashamed of grieving for your lost pet. Grief is admirable and human, not unnatural or embarrassing.

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How To Help Your Pet Cope with the Loss of Another Pet

Staff468 — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:36:00 -0600

Coping with the death of a beloved pet is very difficult for all of us, requiring lengthy sessions of grieving, feelings of emptiness and not just a few tears. But we often forget that the struggle is also difficult for a surviving pet who has lost a companion. Even if your pets did not seem incredibly close, they undoubtedly formed a stronger bond than was visibly obvious. Very likely you can see signs of grieving and sadness in your pet's behavior. We owe our pets all the support and love we can offer in their time of need; haven't they been there to support and love us?

Show the dead pet's body to your surviving pet, when possible. Allowing your surviving pet this opportunity can ease her potential anxiety and make the mourning period smoother.
How can you tell if your pet is grieving?
- You may notice a loss of appetite and enthusiasm for food and water.
  
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