Cat Fact Files

You can contact a breeder through professional registers of your local veterinary surgery. You will need to discuss breed standards to ensure that any resulting kittens measure up and will therefore find good homes. You will also need to talk about the fee structure, and then arrange to have your queen mated. An alternative for [...]

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The main problem door for attention seeking cats is the bedroom door. Often the owner finds it easir to allow the cat access to the bedroom rather than have it continuaily scratching to enter. One successful method of dealing with this problem is to place a large scratching with this problem is to place a [...]

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Instinct encourages us to go to a kitten when it cries. This is because material and paternal behavior is part of the human social behavior that would be directed towards an infant. A young kitten can easily learn to manipulate a concerned response from its owner and could then cry at every desire, from being [...]

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Installing a cat run will both protect a cat and prevent straying. Some adventurous cats will find the restrictions of the run frustrating, but the safety and health protection factors vastly outweigh the lack of freedom.

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It is perfectly straightforward to build a home-made run. You will need to be a practical person and have access to the necessary tools and materials. Most owners find it easier to ask a local joiner to construct the panels, leaving the bolting together as the only task.

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A wood treatment will be necessary in order to protect wood-framed panels against the weather. There are many wood stains available that are environmentally friendly, and once dry they are guaranteed not to harms pets. If you are not sure about the status of a particular wood stain or preservative, ask at the DIY store [...]

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A kitten would have difficulty finding a cosy place to sleep, even if you have not provided a purpose-made bed. Favorites include in the airing cupboard, on a human bed or sofa, and under radiators. Nevertheless, it is a good idea to provide a kitten with a bed, because it is there, during both sleeping [...]

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Are you a pet owner? If yes, then you must be aware that pets need regular annual check-ups. They often require visiting a veterinarian when they fall ill. Would you like to get in a situation when your pet has to be euthanized just because you cannot afford the treatment? No, I am not trying [...]

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Cats and kittens should be transported in a special cat carrier. There are both economy and luxury versions available. A warm towel placed inside the carrier will create a safe haven for the kitten, which will have no real concept about the journey or its new home. It is important to use a cat carrier [...]

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Most human soap products should not be used on animals. This is because they contain scents and other ingredients that can trigger serious dermatological conditions. Cats maintain a healthy balance between skin and hair with natural oils, and aggressive cleaning compounds can have an adverse effect by removing these. Products developed for sensitive human skin [...]

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