Tara

1. Key Characteristics Weight: 6–10 pounds Life Expectancy: 11–16 years The Somali is a beautiful, medium-sized cat with a full, fluffy tail. Some of its features resemble a wild fox, such as its large ears. This muscular cat has large, expressive eyes that range from green to copper. The ticked coat usually comes in ruddy, red,
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Many cats love munching on some fresh green grass. Experts believe chewing greenery provides cats with extra nutrients that are hard to get through meat alone. Others think that eating grass is an instinctive way for cats to naturally prevent hair accumulation in the intestines. Whatever the reason, chances are your cat will love having
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If you had your way, you’d probably spend all day with your furry friend. If your current employment opportunity allows, you could work from home to satiate this desire—though, this isn’t a reality for most people. Fear not because there are people who would love to watch your companion for you and give them nothing
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Some cat owners believe squirting water from a handheld bottle can be an effective and harmless way to teach a cat to avoid certain behaviors. The truth is that using the water bottle as a tool for disciplining cats is not a good idea. Yes, in some cases it may teach a cat to avoid
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Instruct your guests on how to help you look after the well-being of your pet while they stay with you. By: hjwest And just like that, the holidays are upon us. Lots of food, lots of commotion, lots of family and friends. And lots of interactions between your guests and their children, your pets, your
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An Orlando pet shelter is betting on a bit of magic to help boost adoption rates for its toughest customers – i.e. bully breeds, including pit bulls. Much like students who don the sorting hat and await assignment into the proper Hogwarts house in the enduringly popular Harry Potter franchise (which turned 20 this year),
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The beauty of the Thanksgiving holiday is reflected in the happy faces of family and friends gathered together — felines included. But, not all Turkey Day traditions are good for kitties. Follow these tips to ensure a safe Thanksgiving with cats! 1. First, some general tips about Thanksgiving with cats From toxic foods to unsafe decor, Thanksgiving can
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Leave detailed instructions for your pet sitter to ensure your pet is happy and healthy while you’re away. By: NanaCola The holidays are fast approaching — which means for some people, it’s time to book those pet sitters. Finding the right pet sitter can be tricky, but keeping the right one can be even tougher.
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It is time to go to the vet, and suddenly Fluffy is nowhere in sight. You just brought the carrier out of the closet, and thought you saw Fluff dive under the bed, so you peer underneath the bed and there she is hunched in the farthest corner hissing at you. Try as you might,
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Let’s face it, winter is cold. In fact, it’s freezing. Now, I’m one of those people who are always cold, so in wintertime you’re not going to catch me without my fuzzy slippers and blanket. I drink hot chocolate like it’s going out of style, and I keep my heat cranking day and night. You
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Can Baba Ganoush the cat get a little privacy, please? Alas, if Baba’s owners left him to his own devices, he’d be spending an inordinate amount of time staring at a blank wall while concentrating on his purr-sonal hygiene. Jarrod Krieger, Baba’s cat daddy, posted the photo of his current events-loving kitty to Reddit recently and
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You would expect drinking to involve only your cat’s mouth, wouldn’t you? Well, for some cats, drinking water can involve their paws as well. Members sometimes ask in the cat behavior forums about “weird” cat behaviors associated with drinking water, so let’s take a look at some of these quirks, why they’re happening and what
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Publisher’s Note: The following interview has been condensed and edited for style and contains affiliate links. Switch to a healthier cat food with Smalls, now delivering across the United States. It’s not very often that you find an incredible pet food maker right in your own city, but I did just that recently when I
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