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What's Wrong With My Cat's Skin?

July 5th 2010 15:28
There are many signs that you may have noticed that may alarm you that your cat is having problems with his skin. The common causes could be dry skin, ringworm, fleas or another parasite, allergies, or it could be all psychological. Depending on the signs that your seeing, your vet will be able to best diagnose and treat your cat.


Common signs of a skin condition may include one or more of the following:
* Scratching
* Chewing at the fur
* Scabs or bumps
* Redness
* Hair loss
* Continuous licking
* Flaky skin
* Dry, course, or brittle fur
* Dull coat color

Because the signs of a skin condition can be close and similar with different conditions, most likely your vet will need to perform a few tests, generally a skin scrap and maybe a blood test.

If you think that your cat has a skin condition, you want to consult your vet as soon as you can so that it can be diagnosed and treated before it worsens.

Common Cat Skin Problems - Signs and Treatment


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Cat Grooming Tips - Baths

June 28th 2010 15:28


Granted there are some cats who enjoy water, but most of them hate it. For those pet parents who have cats that do not like getting baths or getting in the water, there are options that you can consider.

First, remember that cat's aren't like dogs who need regular baths. Cats typically do a good job bathing and grooming themselves. Cats generally only need baths if they've gotten into something sticky, stinky, or plain nasty.


Next, consider making the entire experience as stress-free as possible. Now, that can be hard if your cat hates water, but you want to do your best. Start small, short, and easy, and work your way up.

If all else fails, try using a wet or damp towel, try that first instead of a full on bath, as this may reduce the stress on your cat and make things easier for the both of you.

If that doesn't work, you can always consider having a professional groomer or your vet bath your cat, but if that isn't an option, you'll find more tips for bathing your cat in the link below.

Tips Bathing a Cat - How to Give a Cat a Bath


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Prevent Poisoning Your Cat

June 11th 2010 13:58
Because pets are like children, it's important to be able to keep them safe and healthy. They get into everything, and most of the time don't realize what they're getting into is really bad for them.

Cats are curious by nature, which means they are prone to getting into trouble, whether that's digging in a flower pot, going through the kitchen pantry, or playing in the bathroom cleaners.

When you have a pet, especially one such as a curious kitten, you want to make sure that you hazard proof your home. You want to be aware of what poisons you have and what may harm your cat if he, or she, so happens to get into them.

* Fertilizers
* Heavy metals
* Household cleaners
* Human medications
* Human foods
* Pet medications
* Plants
* Rodent poisons

You should also be careful of certain flea and tick collars, shampoos, and topical ointments. Some of the flea collars are dosed pretty high, such as Hartz products, which can be quite strong.

When preparing for a new pet, you want to make sure that you child-proof your home. Block off the cabinets that keep your cleaning chemicals, put away fertilizers, and avoid toxic plants. When you think that you have your detergents and cleaners out of the way, think again; remember cats, unlike dogs, will climb and jump all over shelves and cases, which means they can get into things that aren't necessarily on the floor.

Cats are like children and they can get into everything. It's up to you to keep toxins away, but accidents happen. If you think that your cat has gotten into something hazardous, you want to call poison control, and go to your nearest open vet or emergency vet.

Common Poisons for Cats

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Toxic Foods for Cats

June 8th 2010 13:56
You want your cat to be healthy, which is why it is important that you are aware of which foods you should avoid giving your cat. Most of the foods on the list are common sense foods to avoid, but there are a few that are more 'approach with caution' foods.

Basic foods that you want to avoid feeding your cat include:

* Alcohol
* Bones
* Candy
* Chives
* Chocolate
* Coffee
* Dog food
* Fat trimmings
* Garlic
* Grapes
* Gum
* Human medicine
* Liver
* Onions
* Raisins
* Raw eggs
* Raw meat
* Sugary foods and drinks
* Tea
* Tuna
* Yeast dough

Each food contains different properties that are hazardous for your cat's health. In some cases, you can offer raw meats and fish as a base to a raw food diet for cats, but you should approach the diet with caution and ensure that you are offering a fully balanced diet so that your cat remains healthy and gets all the proper nutrients that he, or she, needs to maintain good health.

Foods Your Cat Should Never Eat - Toxic Foods for Cats

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Homemade Cat Food Recipes

May 28th 2010 18:53
There are many different recipes that your cat may like. You won't know which ones he'll like until your try them. You don't want to just start mixing ingredients together to see how they turn out. The ideal solution is to purchase a cookbook packed with recipes that are safe for your cat to enjoy.

The following cat food recipe books are four of the best that you'll find. They contain many healthy and tasty recipes that your cat will devour in minutes. You'll also find plenty of good tips for maintaining your cat's health and diet.

Even if you don't plan on making your cat homemade food every day, you can still consider the cookbooks as great sources for homemade treats for cats.




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Healthy Homemade Cat Food

May 25th 2010 15:12
There are many people who feel as though making homemade food for their cats is better than any dry kibble or can cat food that can be purchased at a pet store or boutique. This may be true, but it's seldom that you'll find a vet who will readily recommend switching from a commercial cat food to a homemade or a raw cat food diet.

If you choose to switch your cat to a homemade diet, you want to make sure that you can provide a varied and healthy diet in order to maintain your cats' nutrition and nourishment


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Zodiac Flea and Tick Repellent

January 4th 2010 23:30
The Zodiac brand of flea and tick repellent has always been one of my favorites. I've used it in the yard and around the house with great avail. You always want to use a proper repellent on your pet, but if you have dogs or cats that are both inside and outside, you'll find that in a lot of cases, you just can't prevent everything. So, in order to prevent fleas from investing your home, you'll want to spray the yard with a product that is really going to be worth your month.

Zodiac kills fleas larvae and eggs, as well as ticks, roaches, ants, earwigs, and silverfish


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Tips for a Cat in Heat

September 14th 2009 17:58


If you have a female cat that is in heat or that you think may be in heat, it's best that you know how to handle it. If you don't want to get the cat spayed, you'll just have to deal with the cat going into heat for the extent of you caring for the cat


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Decision of Keeeping Your Cat Outside

September 9th 2009 12:44
Making the decision of keeping your pet cat inside or outside can be a big one. For some people it’s as simple as I just don’t want to clean a litter box, but for others, it may be more complicated.

There are many risks of leaving your cat outside. He’ll be at higher risk of injury, diseases, and illness. He’ll have higher risk of lowered lifespan due to illness, car accident, other animals, and people. You just don’t know what your cat can get into when he’s outside roaming your yard and neighborhood


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Himalayan Cat Pictures and Info

August 10th 2009 20:22
Himalayan cats are similar to Persian cats except they have blue eyes and a different point coloration. Himalayan cats are considered a different breed than the Persian cats.

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