posted by Dee on Aug 9

Can your cat type?

Then he/she is probably on Facebook.

Animals can have their personality, they can be smart, and they certainly have skills we humans don’t have.

But unless your pet can actually enter anything meaningful on a computer keyboard, it is not supposed to be on Facebook. Not as a “person” anyway.

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posted by Dee on Dec 29

James, can you get me some snacks, please?

posted by Dee on Aug 1

We have a new member in our household …

Spicy

 

posted by Dee on May 23

Is your cat urinating often, even sometimes out of the litter box and on your carpet? Angry about it?

Before you punish your cat, you might want to look into possible reasons for that type of behavior.

Here’s an article by Stephen Jones about possible causes of frequent urination and remedies.

5 Possible Causes of Frequent Urination in Cats and What You Can Do About It

By Stephen Jones

Let’s face it. In a cat frequent urination is a worrisome symptom. It can signal a serious illness or a bacterial infection but either way it can become life-threatening if not treated timely. Many factors such as your cat’s urine smell, age, sex, and general behavior will help you determine what is causing your cat’s urination problem. Here are 5 possible causes of frequent urination and what you can do about it.

1. Maybe you’re thinking, “Help! My cat is urinating often!” There is no need to panic because the symptom is very common in cats of old age. Your old cat may urinate frequently because he is not capable of holding in his urine due to a loosened sphincter. It may frustrate you if you see your cat pee on the carpet or in another inappropriate area but try not to get angry because it is involuntary. Give your cat a homeopathic remedy to help strengthen his bladder sphincter.

2. In a cat frequent urination could be due to behavioral issues. Some cats spray or urinate to mark their territory. This type of behavior can be fixed in unneutered male cats by neutering them.

3. If you’re thinking, “My cat is urinating often,” it could be because she has a feline bladder infection. The infection may also cause her urine to smell bad. Take her to the veterinarian to get diagnosed. The vet will do some tests and prescribe antibiotics. Don’t give her antibiotics and instead try to heal the infection by giving her plenty of filtered water to drink and administering a homeopathic remedy. The homeopathic remedy takes a little longer to work than drugs but it is completely safe and effectively relieves the pain and gets rid of the bad smell of your cat’s wee. Mild infections can be easily treated with homeopathy.

4. In a cat frequent urination may be the sign of a serious disease like diabetes, cancer, or Cushing’s disease. Your veterinarian will have to do some tests and exams to determine if a serious illness is underlying the symptoms. You can give your cat a homeopathic remedy as a complementary treatment to whatever treatment your vet decides to give your cat. It will help your cat recover more quickly.

5. If you’re thinking, “My cat is urinating often,” a blockage by a crystal or stone in your cat’s kidney, bladder, or urinary tract may be the cause. A blockage will keep your cat from being able to empty his bladder completely. When the bladder gets very full, it pushes against the blockage and leaks around the sides. This leads to your cat having the frequent urge to urinate.

Your next step? Keep this information in mind the next time you notice strange symptoms in your cat. If your cat urinates in unusual places or has peed more or less often than normal, you should get him checked out as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will need to examine him to figure out the cause. Whatever the problem, homeopathic treatment is hands down the best way to take care of the job. In a cat frequent urination does not need to be treated with harsh drugs because a homeopathic remedy can do the trick. Obviously diseases and other serious issues need to be addressed but even in those situations a homeopathic remedy works great as a complementary therapy.

Your next step? Keep this information in mind the next time you notice strange symptoms in your cat. If your cat urinates in unusual places or has peed more or less often than normal, you should get him checked out as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will need to examine him to figure out the cause. Whatever the problem, homeopathic treatment is hands down the best way to take care of the job. In a cat frequent urination does not need to be treated with harsh drugs because a homeopathic remedy can do the trick. Obviously diseases and other serious issues need to be addressed but even in those situations a homeopathic remedy works great as a complementary therapy.

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So, here we go. I hope this helps you to understand and solve your problem of frequent urination of cats.

posted by Dee on Jan 8

Want to take your cat on a road trip, but have never done before except for a trip to the vet. What do you need to prepare for traveling with your cat?

Here’s an article by Andy Miles that puts some lights on what to consider when planning a road trip with your cat

Your Feline on the Road

By Andy Miles

Traveling with your feline friend is not that stressful. For those who love to travel with their animals, traveling via RV is their best option, although a lot of things needs to be considered. Unlike a dog, most cats are not born as a traveler, so you might have to adjust with their behavior. However, if you have experience bringing your pet for a drive and he acts behave during the whole trip then take it as an advantage.

If your planning to bring your cat for your next road trip, a trip to the veterinarian for a medical check up is a must. This will ensure your cat’s safety while on the road. Your cat’s health is your priority. As much as possible you want it to be comfortable with your RV lifestyle. So, if your feline friend is a first time traveler you can help him prepare by sleeping in your RV for a night or two, a week before the trip. You may also consider investing in a pet carrier. Cats are prone to jump around, hide in small compartments and will likely roam around the vehicle. To make the carrier his very own haven, put a warm blanket and some of his favorite toys on the carriage to help your pet adapt easier to the new environment. As soon as the cat will find it’s own favorite spot, he’ll likely to stay there during the whole trip. Another good practice when traveling with cat is to observe proper hygiene. This will help eliminate the dreaded falling cat hair all over your vehicle. Never leave a door or window open unless you know where your pet is. Make sure that your vehicle is properly ventilated. Never leave your cat in the vehicle if the AC is not working. Poor indoor temperature can affect you and your cat’s health.

During stopovers, open the door and let your cat out for some exercise or a small walk, you may also let him have a snack. Never leave your cat unattended and make sure your cat is wearing a collar tag with your name and phone number just in case he wanders off or get lost. Beforehand, familiarize your cat with a leash. Don’t expect your cat to behave like a dog and follow you instantly. Practice makes perfect. Be patient, as soon as your cat realize that he doesn’t have any choice he will begin to follow you around with the leash. You can also set up a portable fence outside your vehicle. This will allow your cat to roam freely but with your supervision. Lastly, treat your cat as your travel buddy not just a pet you bring along for a vacation. Cuddle and talk to him. Enjoy outdoor activities with your feline friend. Your cat may not act like a man’s best friend but it can be your best travel bud on the road.

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I hope this will help you to prepare for traveling with your cat.
Have a nice road trip with your cat

posted by Dee on Jan 3

If you’re looking for a bargain, you don’t want to go for the cheapest pet insurance if it is no good at all – you want to check out the coverage the companies are offering.

The following article by Brian Garvin talks more in detail about types of insurance coverage you can expect on the different levels.

Locating the Cheapest Pet Insurance

By Brian Garvin

Locating the cheapest pet insurance is not always easy, as there are many places to look for this service. This is especially true in today’s day and age, since this insurance is available completely online and prices can be researched from the comfort of your own home.

While the additional companies that have become part of this industry might appear to make things more difficult, the opposite is actually true. It is now possible to receive pet insurance quotes online, which means that you will not have to visit any insurance offices and you will never have to speak with a salesperson before receiving your insurance.

When looking for the cheapest pet insurance, make sure that you have an idea of the services that you wish to have included. Most insurance companies offer a number of different options to their customers, with each of these options being different prices. The most basic form of insurance usually covers things like vet fees, coverage for ongoing conditions, and liability in case your pet harms someone else. In addition, many of these services include legal help for anyone whose pet is involved in an incident, since even good pets can have moments of recklessness where they do damage.

When you move up to the next level of insurance, you might not be receiving the cheapest pet insurance available, but you will receive additional coverage and financial backing. The lowest levels of insurance only cover a certain amount of your vet bills, with the upper levels of insurance covering you to a higher level financially.

This next level of insurance can also include coverage in case of theft, death from an accident, death from an illness, boarding fees, and even holiday cancellations. This is great to have because we all know that if something were to happen to a beloved pet, it would be impossible to leave on vacation immediately.

The highest level of insurance is definitely not the cheapest pet insurance, but it includes everything that you could possibly want from your insurance. This type of insurance makes sure that you will never have to pay for any sort of problem that your pet ever has, which will provide you with peace of mind. If you go with this type of insurance, you will be happy to know that it is possible to find it for a lower than average price, as long as you know where to look online.

Make sure that you look through a few different quotes before making your final decision, as this is the best way to find the cheapest pet insurance possible. There is no reason to overpay for this service at any time, since there are always other options out there. If you find that you are having problems finding a price that you can agree with, just know that there are always other options and you will definitely find a company that will keep your pet safe for a great price.

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I hope this article gives some food of thoughts when looking for the best – and cheapest insurance for your pet.

posted by Dee on Jan 2

Many of us, not being vets, have trouble figuring out whether our cat has some serious health problems, or something less serious or just a mood change. You don’t want to get a vet involved if you can reasonably assume it is not necessary.

Here’s an article by CL Kerrie, that may be of help in assessing your cat’s health to some degree:

Is My Cat Ill?
By CL Kerrie

Thinking that your much loved cat might be ill is a worrying time, they can’t tell you what’s wrong and unless you’re a trained vet you’re not going to know if their illness is serious or just something simple like a common cold.

Symptoms to suggest that your cats maybe ill

If they have a complete change in behaviour such as spending even more time sleeping, being aggressive, not wanting to interact and hiding out in quiet dark areas of the house then there’s a possibility that your cat might be ill.

It’s important to think about the changes in behaviour as certain behaviours or symptoms indicate more serious illnesses such as feline diabetes. Symptoms such as increased urination, weight loss, vomiting and increased thirst would indication diabetes. But unless you’re looking closely at their behaviour you may miss the increased thirst and urination.

Keep an eye on their litter tray especially when they are using it, do they seem to be in pain when they urinate as they may have a urinary track infection that need to be dealt with immediately.

If they are healthy this will shown in their fur so if there coat isn’t as shiny as normal or they seem to be loosing a lot fur as opposed to just malting, get them checked out at the vet as it may be a sign of something more serious.

When stroking your pet pay attention to their joints as lumps on these areas could indicate serious illnesses such as cancer.

The better you know your cat the easier it will be to spot changes in behaviour and appearance and if they are ill, it will allow you to take them to the vets early and hopefully in time to deal with any serious health issues.

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Well – you certainly don’t want to miss the symptoms of serious heath issues of your cat, do you. I hope this information will help.

posted by Dee on Dec 17

Many of us would like to find the cheapest pet insurance available. The fact is that nobody wants to pay over the odds for anything, especially in the current economic climate. So if you are looking for bargain deals to insure your pet, fear not, you are not the only one.

The question many of us have is, “just where can I find the cheapest pet insurance on offer”? That is a question I have often asked myself. Luckily, I found an article by Angella Jones Brown that tells us exactly what to do. I hope you enjoy his article as much as I did.

Cheap Pet Insurance
By Angella Jones Brown

I am sure you remember your very first pet when you were a kid, the way you grew attached to it and began thinking that the pet grows old with you. I am also sure you remember the pain you went through when your pet passed away, well the reason for this is that you considered your pet to be a part of your family. If you are planning to buy a new pet for yourself or your family then along with all the things necessary to the pet you also need to consider buying something important for your pet that is a cheap pet insurance.

Buying a cheap pet insurance is the only way you can be sure of providing complete protection to your pet which will soon become a part of your family. With the rising costs of veterinary care I am sure you do not want to end up shelling out huge amounts of money for your pet if it were to be ill or injured. If you buy a cheap pet insurance it would provide a complete coverage and would allow you to get your pet the latest veterinary care without you having to worry about the huge bill at the end of the treatment.

There are many insurance companies which have come up with various pet insurance policies for all kind of pets. The first thing to do when It comes to choosing a cheap pet insurance policy is that you need to make a list of things that you want your pet insurance policy to cover. Once you have done the list then you can begin researching about the various insurance providers and the policies which might satisfy most of your needs. You need to check for the credibility of the provider and also check the client base to which the company is providing insurance care. The bigger the community the better client relations the company has so make sure you go through the feed backs given by the clients in order to asses if the company truly provides all that it promises.

The best way to buy a cheap pet insurance is to shop it online. There are many websites which provides complete detail of various policies and also various insurance providers. You can browse through various policies which suits your pet and then choose the policy which comes well within your budget and meets all your demands. You can also compare various policies before you choose one for your pet.

Angella Brown is an expert author on various interesting topics. To know more about the various policies why not compare cheap pet insurance yourself, from a range of top providers. For more in-depth analysis of insurance feel free to visit us at EuroFerret Insurance.

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So, it really isn’t that difficult to find the cheapest pet insurance, is it? I hope you put this information to good use, and get yourself some great bargain deals.

posted by Dee on Oct 29

For all you cat lovers, who have problems with their behaviors, you might to want to check this out.