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Congratulations you are getting a cat! These fur-bulous creatures enrich our lives and provide years of companionship, but there's more to owning a cat than providing cardboard boxes of different sizes to play in (although to be fair that does help). Here is our guide to the 10 most common mistakes of first time cat owners. 1. Acting on Impulse No criticism meant here, …
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With beautiful bright green eyes and a glossy coat that resembles rich liquid chocolate, the Havana Brown is a stunning looking cat. Intelligent, lively, and affectionate -- these chatty felines are devoted companions and loved by everyone who is lucky enough to own one. Appearance The Havana Brown is a medium sized cat with rounded oversized ears …
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Kittens are curious, playful, and full of personality. They’re also wonderfully independent, which is one of the reasons we love them so much. But that independence can make people think cats can’t be trained. The truth is, kittens can learn quickly when you work with their instincts instead of against them. Training isn’t about strict rules or commands – it’s …
Cats make great apartment pets and will be purr-fectly content living in an apartment as long as they have an outlet for natural behaviours such as scratching, climbing, and play hunting. Keep in mind though, cats also love to watch birds, chew grass, and enjoy the sunshine, which are activities better suited to outdoor living -- and they have a natural love of …
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One of the best mousers around, the American Shorthair cat is more than just a great hunter. Friendly and sociable, they love interactive playtime but they'll also happily snuggle on your lap which makes them the ideal pet for both young and old. Appearance The American Shorthair is a medium to large, lean cat with a hardy build which is a carryover …
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Feeding cats a raw food diet that closely mirrors what nature intended offers many benefits. After more than a decade of raw feeding, we've seen firsthand the benefits of a raw diet for cats with the improved health and wellbeing of our own feline family. Of course, raw feeding has its pros and cons. But after years of research and real-life experience, we’re convinced it …
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You see a cat in the corner of the yard. She is hunched up, head lowered, whiskers flat against her muzzle, looking directly at you with dilated pupils. You want to pet her, but then you notice the tip of her tail is swishing from side to side. What should your next move be? Should you go ahead and pet her, or is it best to back off? If you read her body language right, …
With its sleek and shiny jet black coat it's no wonder that the Bombay cat is often described as a miniature black leopard. Stunning in appearance and with an inquisitive, affectionate and fun-loving personality to match this breed makes a great family pet. Appearance The Bombay cat breed is often described as miniature black leopard. They have a jet black coat that …
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Most people assume that feeding a raw diet must be expensive. Even our veterinarian once commented, “That must cost a small fortune!” when we made the switch. But the truth is very different. When you actually sit down and calculate the numbers, rather than relying on assumptions, making your own cat food is often cheaper than buying premium canned food, and …
Perhaps you’re adopting a stray or maybe you're moving from a house to an apartment -- in these circumstances sometimes it’s necessary to transition an outdoor cat to an indoor cat. The trick is to match expectations: yours and the cats, so that you can both share the same space without the fur flying. Think of things from the cat’s point of view and you won’t go …
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