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Why Do Cats Drink Dirty Water?

November 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Cats actively seek out water that is ‘organic’ - free of the chemicals used to treat tap water. This is because they know instinctively that the bacterial content will enhance gastric digestion.

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How Often Should I Clean Out My Cat’s Bowls?

September 18th, 2007 · 1 Comment

You should clean out your cat’s feed bowl and rinse it in warm water on a daily basis. Cats are clean animals and can appear almost phobic about odors that suggest food has deteriorated. Water bowls should be cleaned out every few days, depending on the quantity of water that the cat has consumed.

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What Is The Best Type Of Food For My Cat?

August 8th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Owners of today’s domesticated cats have never had so much choice of foods to feed their pets. There are dried, tinned, semi-moist and fresh foods, together with a wide range of tasty food treats ranging from freeze-dried to fresh prawns, tuna and all types of meat. All of these foods have something to offer a […]

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Can My Cat Eat The Same Food That I Eat?

July 29th, 2007 · 2 Comments

In theory, yes, although some foods intended for human consumption are not suitable. Your cat would probably refuse these anyway. Cat foods have been specifically developed by the major pet food manufacturers, who spend a great deal of time and money on research in order to ensure that the recipes sold offer a cat the […]

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Does My Cat Need Milk?

July 13th, 2007 · No Comments

There has been much debate around this question. Mammal milk is species-specific and some researchers involved in nutrition and allergies would argue that it is not wise to give one animal’s milk to another. The fact that cats readily lap up cow’s milk is not a scientific argument that it is good for them. Others […]

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