Archive for January, 2010
As an owner of a dog or cat, you have chosen the responsibility of taking care of their needs, which include food, shelter, health care and proper transportation.
Dog and cat carriers are an important part of your travel if you have a pet. The pet carrier is a safe way of transporting your dog in the car, as well as a way of taking him places where he may not be welcomed to run freely or on a leash. By buying a carrier for your dog, you are making a cost-effective investment on your pet’s welfare and safety while on the road.
With a dog carrier, you are also giving your pet the freedom to rule his own world. Just like humans, dogs also love to have their own private place. If you properly train your dog to use a dog carrier, he’ll think his carrier is a safe place and will be happy to spend time in when needed.
Amazingly cats are very independent and selective animals. For sure you experienced this behavior quite often if you own a cat. Forget about calling them, they will come to you only if they want to do so and not when you want them to. When it comes to food, well, almost nothing will 100% satisfy them.
Nowadays there are so many gifts to share with our four legged friends. There are gifts in the way of treats and toys for them. And then there is a novelty gift that you might consider if you have an indoor cat that you’d like to experience the out world as well. Strollers for cats are more and more popular and convenient way of satisfying your finicky cat’s needs. This is a gift they for sure won’t say no to, and will jump in it to go for a stroll any time you call them.
Movement and curiosity are basic life qualities of a cat. Cats like to wander and explore the outside world and so do we humans. The cat stroller is certainly one of today’s novelties that enable men and their feline friends to share the joys of a wandering stroll whether it is along the city sidewalks or in the great outdoors.
Any cat, healthy, sick, injured or aged can enjoy the advantages of a stroller. Getting to see the outside world can and will therefore offer them the best therapy for recovery or at least will make them comfortable and happy. Cat strollers come in various sizes, colors, shapes and utilities. For instance, speaking of utility, there are double deck strollers and twin strollers that can accommodate two cats at the same time. Or the 3 in 1 strollers will allow you to use the carrier as a car seat when you are on the move. All the strollers have comfortable rest and sleep space and can be conveniently stroll-pushed along city sidewalks or on country paths.
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Have you ever thought about being able to bring your dog/cat with you everywhere you go? Did you know that a lots of pets are suffering from being locked up in your house as they have some medical condition not allowing them to walk and enjoy the outdoors? There is a solution for everything. Visit http://www.PetsStrollers.com to make a change in your pets life. A wide range foldable, light weight pet strollers will allow you to accommodate your pet’s needs any given time.
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Couple of things to keep in mind if you’re thinking of taking your pet along with you on a trip. First of all, make sure that pets are allowed wherever you are planning to stay. Specify that you are traveling with a dog or a cat as different rules apply to different pets. The “pets allowed” does not always reflect the fact that your cat can stay with you unless in a large case or not at all.
Before you leave, make sure you do a few essential things. Pack a photograph of your pet, just in case they get lost, check their tag for identification, as details of your name, address and phone number should be accurate in case you need to be contacted. Take them to the vet and make sure they are up-to-date with all the shots, and also carry proof of their shots - you might need them as some places ask for proof of the latest rabies shot.
Try to make them get used to the leash and harness for longer periods of time. Or if you like so, make them used to pet gears to sit still in them for extended periods of time. Take them for longer drives so they get used to the idea of sitting still when traveling. It is always safer to make sure your pet is well secured while in a vehicle, therefore consider the use of a pet carrier on the back seat, buckled in, in which they can be safe.
Taking those safety precautions will make your trip worry free and more enjoyable.
A topic on top of the list. Is your pet neutered?? Question always asked and answered in between pet owners. Neutering a male is a procedure known as castration. It involves complete removal of the testes via two small surgical incisions over the scrotum. The scrotal wound is usually left open to heal up by itself. Cats do not have vasectomies like humans do as they are neutered for other reasons in addition to birth control. Neutering a female on the other hand is a procedure known as spaying. It usually involves the removal of the ovaries and uterus via a surgical incision over the belly button. Sometimes the uterus is not removed. Note how this differs with the equivalent of human procedure, a hysterectomy, where only the uterus is removed.
The main reasons for neutering your cat are: birth control in males and females as well, stopping territorial behavior in males such as urine marking or spraying in the house, stopping them from wandering away in search for mates, reducing the possibility for erratic behavior over territorial disputes or by being on heat, and eliminating the risk of ovarian or uterine cancer and other rare diseases.
You should have your pets neutered at 6 months of age as they become sexually mature at this age. Leaving it any longer brings the risks of an unwanted pregnancy on a higher level as cats are exceptionally good at getting pregnant at any given opportunity. There is no such thing as too late for a cat to be neutered, but the closest to 6 months the better. If your cat had kittens already, wait at least 3 month after the litter as the uterus has shrunk by then and the surgery is easier and safer.
Cats are born with claws, as humans are born with fingernails and toe nails. Cats need claws in order to scratch and basically stretch their agile bodies as they pull back from their hold. Scratching is a basic physiological need of cats.
So do cats need to be declawed? If you truly care for the welfare of your cats, think twice on declawing your cats. Declawing is basicly taking out all the front claws of a cat. In a way this procedure is equal to the amputation of all the finger tips of a human being. For cats this surgery is painful and, for someone who is walking on all fours, terribly unnecessary. Recovery from the surgery may only take a few weeks or so, its physical and/or psychological effects could last a cat’s lifetime.
At the end, cats are extremely and highly trainable to use a posts for scratching instead of common household furniture, rugs or curtains. Please consider taking the time to teach them what’s allowed to scratch and what is not. They will be thankful for you not putting them through something totally unnecessary.
Have you ever tried to name a pet? Of course, and you know it is not that easy. When naming a cat, try to find a name that would reflect its personality, character. Does she act like a diva or a princess?? Name her Diva or Princess. Or choose a name which would give recognition to the cat’s breed, appearance for instance: Midnight (should the pet be a black cat), Fluffy (obviously, if the cat is fluffy or has long, soft and bouncy coat) and Whitey (of course, if the cat is white). Pet names based on appearances or personality make up an amazing twenty percent of all pet names. Many cat owners also name their pet cats with human names, mainly because they desire to christen someone, or something, with that favorite name.
Keep in mind that the name you choose for your cat will not only reflect the cat’s character but also your views on relationship with the cat. As much as it will say about the cat, the name given will tell much about you as owner. No matter what name you choose, the cat’s name should remaine the same for the rest of his/her life. Try to find a name which you will be proud to use. Usually a name with two syllables will do best as the response of animals is better to two-syllable names.
At the end all it matters that both of you should be happy.
Playtime is just as important to the overall wellbeing of your cat as a trip to the vet. There is no need to spend a lot of money on cat toys. Most of the time, your cat will find many things in your house to play with. Whether you spend a lot of money on the toy or not, it won’t make a difference. Why buy an expensive toy when you have so many free options readily available?
Cats love to climb and rest in places where they can see outside. A sunny window could be their favourite place, and if the windows are high, the cat gets some well-needed exercise jumping from shelf to shelf to get to their spot. Cats also love boxes. Much like children, a cat can occupy itself for hours playing with a box. You can cut holes in it, line it with carpeting or old towels, and your new kitten will love it. Take a few boxes, tape them together, and build your cat a fort. Catnip toys are easy to make too. All you need is a little bit of cloth or furry material to sew into a pouch. Fill it with catnip and stitch some Velcro on to hold it closed. You can make it into a size and shape that appeals to your cat. Don’t worry, catnip is perfectly safe for your cat to enjoy. And if you have one of those laser pointers, your cat will enjoy chasing it. Just make sure that you don’t shine the laser directly into your cat’s eyes.
Toys don’t have to be fancy or expensive at all and aren’t a reflection of your level of cat care. The only investment required is your time. And if your cat loves to be outside, take the time and go for a walk with them. A pet carrier can be a perfect gift for them. Fresh air, new smells, animals around, it is a lot of excitement for your cat.