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How to Fix and Clean Cat Catit Flower Fountain. DIY Cat Tent : 9 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables. Chicken Liver For Cats - Benefits & How To Prepare. Can cats eat chicken liver?

Chicken Liver For Cats - Benefits & How To Prepare

Yes, chicken liver is safe for cats to eat, bt in moderation. Ragdoll Cat Facts, Figures, and Vital Information For Owners. It’s impossible not to love Ragdoll cats.

Ragdoll Cat Facts, Figures, and Vital Information For Owners

These fluffy furballs only super cute and absolutely huggable, and their charming personalities will make even dog lovers wish they had a Ragdoll kitty! A relatively new breed, the Ragdoll was developed by an American breeder in the 1960s. These adorable fellows are among the most popular breeds in the UK and the US. Birman Facts: Nutrition, Breed Characteristics, Temperament, Price, Health Information And More. The Birman breed is not only gorgeous in terms of physical appearance, it also possesses the ideal temperament for apartment living.

Birman Facts: Nutrition, Breed Characteristics, Temperament, Price, Health Information And More

These lovely blue-eyed creatures are naturally social and have extraordinary intelligence and amicability. They easily befriend people, children, and even other pets. Diatomaceous Earth For Cats - What Is It And What Can It Do? Kristin Hitchcock finds out why you might choose diatomaceous earth for cats, and whether it works.

Diatomaceous Earth For Cats - What Is It And What Can It Do?

Oh no – your cat has been diagnosed with worms. Or maybe you’ve noticed a flea or two on your feline friend. Perhaps their litter tray smells worse than usual and you’re feeling guilty about how much clay-based cat litter you’re using to keep on top of it. No need to panic! How To Deal With A Food-Obsessed Cat - CatTime. (Picture Credit: pat138241/Getty Images) My cat has a very specific super power.

How To Deal With A Food-Obsessed Cat - CatTime

She seems to know the exact moment I open eyelids first thing in the morning and will commence her ritualistic morning cry for food. It doesn’t stop until there is food in her bowl. : Vetoquinol Viralys Gel L-Lysine Supplement for Cats, 5oz - Cats & Kittens of All Ages - Immune Health - Sneezing, Runny Nose, Squinting, Watery Eyes - Palatable Maple Flavor Lysine Gel : Pet Amino Acids : Pet Supplies. Weight Loss Tips for Cats - The Conscious Cat.

A survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity in 2012 found that a staggering 58% of America’s cats are overweight or obese.

Weight Loss Tips for Cats - The Conscious Cat

These statistics mirror the equally disturbing increase in human obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one third of adults in the United States are obese. L-Carnitine: Pet Food Ingredients A to Z – petnet.io. We now move to the letter “L” in our ingredient A to Z series and are featuring L-Carnitine as our ingredient of the day.

L-Carnitine: Pet Food Ingredients A to Z – petnet.io

What is L-Carnitine? L-Carnitine is an amino acid that is naturally produced in the body. It is required for the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria during the breakdown of lipids (fats) for the generation of metabolic energy. Animal products like meat (especially red meat), fish, poultry, and milk are the best sources of L-Carnitine. Common names for L-Carnitine. Feeding Station Options. Winter Weather Tips – Help Stray Cats this Winter. Can Cats Survive Winter Outdoors?

Winter Weather Tips – Help Stray Cats this Winter

Yes. Community cats, also called outdoor, stray or feral cats, are well-suited to living outdoors—usually in close proximity to humans—and can survive winter on their own. They are resilient and able to live and thrive in all varieties of locations, weather conditions, and climates. However, there are still things you can do to help make life outdoors more comfortable.

Follow our winter weather tips that lend a helping paw when the weather gets cold. Green Thinking for the Average Joe » Blog Archive Stray Cat House from Reused Wood and Mess - Green Thinking for the Average Joe. Right, let’s “cut to the chase”, as “they” say.

Green Thinking for the Average Joe » Blog Archive Stray Cat House from Reused Wood and Mess - Green Thinking for the Average Joe

There’s a stray cat that roams our neighborhood (not Gimpy the stray cat, a different one), and me and Tiff have been feeding him/trying to adopt him for a while. So far he’s not ready to stay in our house, and since the weather is ’bout to start getting chilly, I decided it was high time to build him his very own homemade cat house from reused materials. Luckily I still had a bunch o’ materials left over from our kitchen remodeling, even after making a kitchen cart from reused materials. First, I cut the floor and walls from some old wood I had from our kitchen remodeling. After some screws n’ glue, this is what I had: Best Friends Animal Society. When the temperature outside begins to drop, it’s time to make sure the outdoor cats in your community have warm shelters where they can go to remain safe and comfortable.

Best Friends Animal Society

10 Ways To Help Stray Cats This Winter - iHeartCats.com. Group holds workshop for building winter shelters for feral cats. The Trenton Times photoFeral cats make use of a shelter. Are there some feral cats near you? Wish you could help them, but can't take them in? The Community Cat Survival Guide: How to Help Stray and Feral Cats. According to The Humane Society of the United States, there are an estimated 30 to 40 million stray and feral cats living in North America alone. These felines commonly make their homes in urban settings such as apartment complexes and restaurant parking lots.

Some are stray cats, lost or abandoned former pets that are used to human contact. Others were born in the wild. Thoughtful Dad Builds Multi-Level 'Cataquarium' on Thanksgiving to Give Shelter to Stray Cats Left Out in the Cold. What is happening to your dry pet food? Untitled. Kill Fleas Naturally Without Harsh Chemicals I have used a lot of the chemical products out there. Topical flea treatments, powders, etc., they use to work for me without any problem. However, this past year we’ve had an exceptional amount of fleas and ticks on our pets. The chemicals just aren’t doing the job.

That’s when I started to look into ways I could kill fleas naturally. If you’re looking for information about how home remedies kill fleas, there is more information about home-made flea remedies you can make yourself. I used Front-line for both my dog and cat, but noticed that the fleas just kept coming back. I’ve read on-line, along with talking with my vet and friends, that many other people are having the same problems with chemical based flea products. I’ve found all sorts of, “all natural flea remedies”, the ones that caught my eye the most, are listed below. Make your Home Free from Fleas. Fleas are small wingless creepy insects, which can give you sleepless nights.

Generally fleas are found in comparatively darker and cooler places of the home and in the places, which are less exposed to sunlight. Fleas multiply their number easily for which they spread quickly from one place of the room to another within a very short span of period. You can find them on the floor, furniture, window sills, in your yard etc. A Vet's Guide To Life: Corn In Food....No, It's Not Bad. I'll be very surprised if I don't start a bit of a firestorm with this topic, as it's a pretty heated one among dog and cat owners. So let's get to it!

Recently I had a client whose one year old cat developed a urinary blockage. They brought him in quickly and he was unblocked, hospitalized, and recovered without any problems. Preliminary Screening Application. Additional Information: 17. Please list all pets that have lived with you in the past 10 years. Do not include livestock. Create a new line (double space) for each pet starting with its name. Answer a. through g. a. Cat Urine, Dog Urine and Pet Odors. 40+ Must-Read Cleaning Tips & Tricks That Will Make your Home Shine – Cute DIY Projects.

The phrase cleanliness is next to godliness is never truer than with regard to your home and personal space. As many of you might be aware, the overall hygiene of every appliance and item in your house is a direct reflection of the kind of person that you are. Kitten formula. The kitten can survive just fine for 48 hours on fluids. Emergency Kitty Formulat Recipes. 26 Hacks That Will Make Any Cat Owner's Life Easier. Do Cats Sweat Or Pant When They Overheat? Photo: conceptworker (flickr) Cats do sweat...through their paws, but, because paws have too small a surface area to do much cooling, cats have developed additional strategies for coping with heat. Close your eyes and imagine it’s a hot summer day. You’re sitting on the front porch, peacefully sweating and fanning yourself. How to Remove Cat Urine Smell: 14 Steps. Alternative to the Elizabethan Collar. 1. Soft alternative to elizabethian collar for dog. FIrst, I READ everything I could find on the internet.

Know that there are many devices out there (all fairly pricey) but they are basically one of two styles: a cone, or a neck restrictor. This idea isn't different from them, but I think it's the most comfortable. You need to MEASURE your dog's neck, both around the neck (my corgi's neck is 16" around, comfortably) and from the back of the ear to the shoulder (which was approx. 5") These measurements will be different in your dog, and you should measure several times just to be sure you get the numbers right. DIY E-Collar Alternative for My OCD Cat. Pin by Sandy Ramirez on Pets. How to Bathe Your Cat With a Damp Towel: 9 Steps.