Month: April 2018

Sick and tired of scooping? A self-cleaning automatic litterbox sounds tempting? After all, why not focus on petting and playing with your cat and forget about the smelly daily chores of the litterbox, right? If only life were that simple. Yes, an automatic litterbox can improve your quality of life and that of your cat
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Some friends of mine have a polydactyl cat named Dougus, whom I affectionately call “The Toes.” He certainly earns the name: With six toes on each foot, he is well above average — and he’s off the charts in good looks and charm as well. Polydactyly is not unusual in cats, so Dougus is hardly
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One of the most distinctive feline coats is the hallmark of one of the oldest-known cat breeds. Merely mentioning seal-point cats conjures up images of Siamese cats. While it is true that Siamese cats and their mixes seem to have cornered the market on a coat with seal-point markings, the stunning coloration is found on
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I have a 4-year-old indoor Himalayan/Tabby mix who has cat dandruff on the back half of the top of her back. I was wondering what may be the cause of this and what treatment would help. She has had it since she was a kitten, but it pretty much only becomes obvious when I brush
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A couple traveled across the border to meet two bonded senior cats at a local shelter in Washington state. They wanted to give them a place to spend their golden years together. Toby (orange), Moses (black)Purrfect Pals Moses (10 years old) and Toby (12 years old) have been inseparable since they found each other at
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Cats are well-armed creatures who punch way above their weight. They have sharp teeth and fast reflexes. They are limber and agile. And those cat claws or cat nails can wreak havoc on prey animals, perceived predators, carpet, drapes, sofas and people who happen to get in their way. So, how do you keep cats from
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Most cats don’t drink enough water. Because cats are so self-sufficient, we assume they know what’s best for their health, and many times they do. But I learned the importance of getting a cat to drink more water — with a medical scare that involved a dehydrated cat. So, whether your cat is not drinking
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A good rescue group will want to know how well you’ll take care of your new pet. By: Daga_Roszkowska A grand total of 3 of my cats came from cat rescue groups. I’ve been actively involved with a couple of them, and for many years I did a column that focused on various organizations and
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