Thyroid problems are extremely common in older cats, particularly those that are 9 or older. There are two major types of thyroid issues: hyperthyroidism, or too much thyroid production, or hypothyroidism, too little thyroid hormone. Cats with thyroid problems have a variety of health problems and behavioral issues. Here’s how to know if your cat …
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How To Select a Himalayan
The Himalayan is known for its uniquely flat face when compared to other cat breeds. It looks similar to a Persian cat, but has the coat colors of a Siamese cat. It is also known as the colorpoint longhair in some areas of the world. This cat breed has a distinctive look, and can be …
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How To Kill Fleas with Dish Detergent
Fleas can be incredibly annoying for both you and your pets. Not only do they make your dog or cat extremely itchy, but they can also move from your pets to infest your home. Fleas can live in carpet and on soft furniture. Their bites are itchy and uncomfortable, and they can pass on various …
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How To Select a Burmese
A Burmese is a cat breed that is medium-sized and muscular. Often they are surprisingly heavy. The Burmese is known for its mesmerizing eyes, which are large, round, and gold. This unusual breed makes an excellent pet. Here’s how to select a Burmese: Understand the breed’s temperament. Burmese cats often make great pets. They are …
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How To Keep Your Cat’s Litter Box Odor Free
The odor of the cat’s litter box is often strong and irritating because of the urine in the litter box, which is very acidic and can be offensive to our delicate mucous membrane in the nose. The acrid smell of urine in the litter box is not just offensive to humans. It is also irritating …
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How To Select a British Shorthair
The British Shorthair is a wonderful and loving cat breed that makes a great pet. They do not require specialized grooming and are easy to care for, although they are fairly uncommon, so you may need to purchase your British Shorthair directly from a breeder. Here’s how to select a British shorthair: Understand the breed’s …
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How To Keep Fleas off Cats
If you cat has fleas, it can be a big problem. Fleas on your pets can mean flea bites on your family, not to mention the fact that fleas jumping in your cat’s fur doesn’t exactly conjure up a cute and cuddly image. If you’ve got a flea problem, it will take patience to get …
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How To Rescue a Cat
Rescuing an abandoned or homeless cat can be one of the most rewarding things you can do! Today there are so many kittens being born that there just don’t seem to be enough homes for them all. Rescuing is one of the easiest solutions to the problem. There are many options if you wish to …
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How To Identify and Treat Feline Worms
If you have a new kitten or see something odd in your cat’s fecal matter, you may be wondering about worms. Worms are a parasitic organism that many cats get. The two most common kinds of worms are tapeworms and roundworms, and the symptoms of worms in cats usually is seeing tapeworm segments in the …
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How To Make Homemade Toys for Cats: Best Cat Toys
Cats are playful critters that enjoy the toys you give them. However, it can become expensive over time to continually buy for your beloved pet. Sometimes the best ones are inexpensive or free to make. Figure out which one your kitty likes best. Do they like to chase string or bat around things that move …
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