Posted by Pet Library Editor on August 2, 2009 ·
Every new cat owner wonders “How much should I feed my cat?” Since all cats are unique, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. But here are some good basic guidelines.How much food a cat needs each day depends on a variety of factors like age, size, and activity level, but a good rule of thumb is that a normal, healthy adult cat probably requires about one ounce of food per pound of body [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 21, 2009 ·
What do you think about your pets? Surely the answer will be love and affection. Every one will agree that the selection of right pet is a serious project. It is most important because the pet selected by you will remain as your family member for many years to come and surely this pet will be remembered by the whole family later on. Owning a pet is also important for your children because they learn [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 20, 2009 ·
Different aspects are to be taken into account when it comes to providing the proper food to your pet; the Dog Food and the Cat Food should be chosen carefully in order to maintain the normal state of health thus making the pets more resistant to different diseases. The first step to be considered is reading the label of every food you buy for your cat or dog. The ingredients labels are to be read [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 19, 2009 ·
Most people have a liking for pet animals and for them cats are no exceptions. People may find a variety of cats depending on their body types. It is easy to spot the difference between the stocky Persian and the long, lean, Abyssinian cat. To see how well they differ, it is best to see these cats in action.
Different Body Types:
Given below is the information of body types of different cats:
1. Traditional [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 18, 2009 ·
People describe cats as tree climbing animals. Proailurus was the first true descendent of the cat that was found 33 million years back. Cats earlier resided in rain forests and were great hunters.
Their razor sharp claws helped them ascend deftly, hiding on trees to escape danger or climbing to wait for a prey. Climbing in other words was immensely helpful for survival and eventually became a way [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 18, 2009 ·
Is It Necessary To Train Cats?
People who own cats may come across this question very often. Well, the answer is yes. Imagine a cat causing damage to valuable articles at home such as glassware, the sofa set, electronic items such as DVD player or computer.
The owner may run wild even at the thought of the cat doing this. Hence, it is essential to train cats so that they become familiar and get used [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 18, 2009 ·
Cat lovers may be familiar with a common habit of cats, that is scratching. They simply appear interesting to watch, when a person sees them scratch walls or the armchair. For those who still want to investigate this, they may place an object in front of their cats provided the cats are not familiar with the same.
Within a moment, owners will notice their cats scratching the object and constantly sniffing [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 17, 2009 ·
A cat is a small felid mammal that has been domesticated for several years. The word cat most usually means a domestic or house cat, even though people used to refer this as member of a feline family. For instance, people often refer tigers, lions, and jaguars as the large cats.
Domestic cats hailed from the inherited wild species such as Felis silvestris, the African and European wild cat. In recent [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 17, 2009 ·
The first appearance of the domesticated cat according to original reports goes back as far as 8,000 years ago. According to findings, during that era, bones of mice, humans and cats were buried mutually on the isle of Cyprus. Apparently, people then brought together with them the mice, which were unwanted, and the cats to Cyprus.
Domestication Of Cats:
Agriculture was not only the main occupation [...]
Posted by Pet Library Editor on July 15, 2009 ·
There are so many options available to the health conscious cat owner. Do I buy manufactured food and cat treats? If I buy manufactured, should I buy canned or dry? What fresh ingredients are the best for my cat?
While you must make the decision about whether to go manufactured, fresh, or a combination of the two, you should know there are lots of options about preparing your own healthy, tasty cat [...]