Posted by Pet Library Editor on January 20, 2010 ·
Cancer Signs in Cats
According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, the 10 most common signs of cancer in cats are:
Abnormal swellings that persist or continue to grow.
Sores that do not heal.
Weight loss.
Loss of appetite.
Bleeding or discharge from any body opening.
Offensive odor.
Difficulty eating or swallowing.
Hesitation to exercise or loss of stamina.
Difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating.
These [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 7, 2009 ·
Cats have always been very fascinating creatures and they are no less so today. They have become one of the worlds most sought after pets over the years as they are perfectly suited to the lifestyles of everyone. Independent, beautiful and easily cared for, cats are the ideal pet for many people.
Lions and tigers, today’s wild cats, descended from miacids, which were early carnivores. The wild cat [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 7, 2009 ·
Read this guide and your cat will thank you for recognizing cat worm symptoms before these parasites do her long term harm. There are several types of parasitic worms that can infest your cat like: lungworms, hookworms, roundworms, tapeworms and cat heartworm. There’s plenty of synthetic parasiticides on the market, but you can opt for a natural approach to treating cat worms.Read this guide [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 7, 2009 ·
Whether you bought your Persian cat as a show cat or simply as a house pet, the fact is that Persians need more grooming than the average cat and that responsibility falls upon you. If you don’t know where to start with learning how to groom your cat then this article is for you. We’ve put together some of the most pertinent information you need to know when it comes to grooming your cat. Persian [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 6, 2009 ·
Do you like to learn about new and interesting things? If so, this article will be right up your alley! A healthy animal makes for a happy pet. If you are a cat owner and you want to make your pet happy, you need to make sure that your cat is groomed properly, fed on time and is given enough love and attention.
Here are some tips on how you can have a healthy and happy cat:
1. Take care of your cat’s [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 6, 2009 ·
Many households have successfully adopted more than one cat. Other households have not been so lucky. What causes family cats to fight? Why do some multi-cat households live in peace while others are scenes of rivalry? What can be done to bring harmony back to your multi-cat household?
There are several possible causes for aggressive behavior between cats.TERRITORIAL AGGRESSION: Both male and female [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 6, 2009 ·
Anytime you choose to get a new pet, you need to make sure that you have everything you will need to take care of that pet with. Cats need certain things so before you get your cat or kitten, you might want to make sure they have everything they need before they come to your home. Below is a list of the different materials you will need in order to make a home for your cat. The list will be followed [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 6, 2009 ·
Cats are curious and some love to chew on things, especially what they are not supposed to be chewing on. For this reason it is very important to cat proof your house. Part of cat proofing involves keeping electrical cords out of reach of your cat because they will invariably end up chewing on them. If it is not possible to have your cords shortened, there is another method that you can try to keep [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 4, 2009 ·
As any experienced cat lover knows, cats are wonderful, but they aren’t easy. Cats are independent and live life on their terms. They’ll give their human plenty affection and love, but in their own way and only in their own time. If you want attention and obedience when you ask for it, get a dog.Scratching is part of a cat’s nature, and no matter how hard you try, you will not be [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 4, 2009 ·
Cats, being very independent-minded animals, require very different training motivations and methods than dogs, which usually want to please their owners. Training a cat can be frustrating for the new or inexperienced owner, but there are methods that work.Kitten training is much easier than training an adult cat. If you train a cat while it is young, the cat will remember the training throughout its [...]