Feeding Your Cat

April 20, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Posted by Diva Princess

cats-eating1 Giving nutritious food for your beloved cats is the key so that they  would grow and live a healthy life.  You also have to remember as much  as possible not to run out of drinking water.  Try to avoid giving your  cat meals that include By-products, such as “meat and/or bone meal,”  ”animal digest,” and added sugars.  Do not give food that includes corn  meal as filler, or meals that contain almost 50 percent of carbohydrates  fillers.  Feed your cat various food items as cats could get easily bored if  you feed them with the same food all the time.  And remember, cats  love meat, meat being the main and most important food type for them.

Beside feeding them, look after their grooming, everyday playtime and some well deserved fresh air which you can provide them in a lightweight cat stroller.


Coexisting

March 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Posted by Diva Princess

cat-and-dog-togetherDogs and cats are often territorial and will fight any new animal in the house. They tend to mark their territory and will fight anyone who invades their space.

Making cats and dogs to coexist can be hard and requires both time and patience as both to adjust to something new.

Make sure that both pets have the time to coexist.  Cats have the tendency to be aloof and stay away from the dog and other people.  It’s not because they are afraid of the dog but more because it’s their nature to be alone.  Be sure that they see each other as often as possible.  You can do some activities with both your cat and dog at the same time.   For example the so much awaited walk by your dog could become a whole family fun.  Get outside, walk your dog and stroll your cat, allowing them to be together whenever is possible.


Old Cat, New Cat

March 6, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Posted by Diva Princess

ket-cica-egy-kepenExcitement towards adding a new cat to your home from your side is not questionable, however, for the cat you already own it can be very frustrating. As most cats are solitary by nature, it will take some time to accept or eventually tolerate any additions.  Cats can be very territorial, which is why you should always be careful when you introduce a new cat to your current cat.

Temperament and personality are two characteristics that will affect the way the cats will accept each other.  When you introduce a new cat to your current cat, you should always make sure that you give your current cat plenty of love and attention.  Continue doing the same things with your current cat as he/she is used to.  This way, your cat will feel secure and know that he/she isn’t in competition with your new cat for affection.

Introduce things you used to do with your current cat to the new cat step by step.  Feeding them at the same time, playing with them together, taking them out for a walk simultaneously are important to keep them both happy and healthy.


Finicky Cats

January 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Posted by Diva Princess

sportster-cat-strollersAmazingly 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.


Fat Cats

December 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Posted by Diva Princess

royale_onetouchDid you know that dog’s and cat’s obesity is the number one pet health problem that vets see today? Of course, you love your cat and want the best for it, but you have to make sure to treat them well and right.  Just like humans, if a cat (or any other pet) takes in more calories than its body can burn, the cat will gain weight.   If in the wild, a cat uses up a lots of energy to hunt down and catch its prey.  A domestic cat though that lives indoors doesn’t have to hunt and fight for its food.  Food is right there waiting for felines any time they want it - the perfect environment for a fat cat.

We tend to refuse to see the fact that too much food is the cause of our cat having weight problems. You may not be feeding your cat many treats, but you may be feeding them too much at one time and/or too often. Veterinarians suggest that you serve your cat two to four meals a day - and think in ounces, not cups. 0.6 to 1.0 ounces per serving is plenty.

Cats need a meat-based diet with high levels of protein. Research shows that diets high in fat and protein are best for carnivores such as cats, combined with plenty of exercise of course.  Try to help your cat burn extra calories. Unfortunately, you can’t go for walks with your cat as you would with your dog.  Some cats might take leash training, but it’s rare.   If you really want to get your cat outside, consider a cat stroller in which they can sit comfortably and experience the out-world forgetting to sleep and eat, for a while at least.  As we all know, a typical domestic cat’s day consists of sleeping, eating, sleeping, and then waking up to sleep some more.  You need to provide your cat some toys that they love playing with or other interesting things to do, like looking forward to a stroll in the park.