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Clicker training for cats is much the same as clicker training for dogs, with one exception. The treat had better be worth the effort! Find what motivates your cat—is it a special treat or food? Time to play with that favorite toy? Maybe he just wants to sit and cuddle while you tell him how
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Men who love cats have long paid a social price for their feline leanings. Cat guys are sissies. They’re emotional wrecks. I don’t trust them. Clearly, perceptions are changing, but I doubt such bias is gone. Stereotypes are hard to eradicate because they often pass for accepted truth. Also, a certain amount of malice still
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We have a feeling that Pilot the cat is on his eighth or ninth life by now. Quite serendipitously, his first life — as a kitten and young cat living with the Thompson family — has come full circle many lives later. According to Times-Call Local News, Pilot’s story began when he was adopted by Jenn Thompson,
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Back in April 15, a member of TheCatSite.com started a thread about a kitten she had helped birth. The kitten had “offset eyes” and a strange forehead, she said. Her friend claimed it had Down Syndrome but she wasn’t sure. She brought the question to our community and asked: Can cats have Down Syndrome? It’s
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Over the years, we’ve seen practically every possible behavioral issue in the Cat Behavior forum. Some of these behaviors can stem from stress, others from environmental aspects or a misunderstanding on the owner’s part of the nature of felines. Still, in many cases, the root of the problem is physical problems that have behavioral manifestations.
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“Silent recalls” are the pet food industry’s dirty little secret. Over a period of 14 months, Darwin’s Natural Pet Products quietly pulled more than 23 tons of dog and cat food from circulation, and it all happened without a whisper of media coverage. It’s only the latest example of “silent recalls” that are becoming increasingly
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Cats have “besties,” BFFs and buddies. They have family and roommates. Just like humans, they grieve when a friend passes away. What can you do to help them through it? Keep in mind, a cat may not grieve every death. There will be cats Kitty views only as a roommate but not a close friend
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Maker: Primal Pet FoodsCause: Bone grind size too largeAnnouncement: Company announcement on social media, Dec. 22, 2017What was recalled: Only the following specific freeze-dried formulas for dogs and cats: This is the 3rd pet food recall in Primal Pet Foods’ history, though it’s the first ever dog food recall for the company (the previous recalls, for cat
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Anyone who lives with cats knows that they want to be involved in anything and everything we do — especially if we’re sitting on the floor and interacting with boxes and bags. This tends to happen more often during the holiday season, when we — and sometimes a houseful of friends and family — enthusiastically
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No, you’re not seeing double, and yes, this exceedingly rare kitten is real. Her name is Bettie Bee, and she was born on Dec. 12 to a normal house cat in Eastern Cape, South Africa. She’s one of three kittens in the litter, but clearly, Bettie Bee is unique. This baby is known as a
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[{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”0″}]Karaoke. Of course, you end up dragging your friends along against their will. But isn’t that what karaoke’s all about? [{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”0″}]A hike with friends — a long one. No wimpy little strolls for you. [{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”1″}]Travel. Paris sounds nice. [{“title”:”Maine Coon”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Abyssinian”,”points”:”1″},{“title”:”Ragdoll”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Siamese”,”points”:”0″},{“title”:”Scottish Fold”,”points”:”0″}]Working out at the local YMCA. Of course, you
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There are several possible causes for feline aggression. While an attack can seem unprovoked, there is almost always a reason for it. We just need to try and figure out what it is. Our article about cat aggression towards people covers possible reasons, including redirected aggression. Let’s try and explore redirected aggression in cats, how
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If your dog engages in off-leash running in the woods, make sure you know the ins and outs of hunting season dates. By: StockSnap When it comes to hunting, people tend to fall decisively on one side of the line or the other; they either do it and they love it, or they don’t care
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We all know that some breeds are more vocal than others (Siamese, anyone?), and some cats just enjoy hearing the sound of their own voices. But if your cat meows a lot, a vet check might be in order. So, why do cats meow? Here are some reasons for that constant cat meowing: 1. Your cat
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