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Despite its elegant and graceful appearance the Turkish Angora possesses a strength and force of will that seems much more suited to a cat of a more robust appearance. To further the illusion of its delicate presentation the Turkish Angora has one of the silkiest coats which gently caress the hands as you stroke it. Extra-large and erect ears work with almond shaped …
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Whether your cat’s tail is long, skinny and jet black or short, fluffy and ginger, it’s an amazing and fascinating thing. Not just for tickling your nose as part of her morning wake up call, it’s made up of lots of small bones (about 10% of the total amount of bones in her entire body), along with muscles, nerves and ligaments that all help to make it so fantastically mobile …
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If you live in Australia, you may be wondering what declawing is; because the practice of removing a cat's claws is illegal here and considered both cruel and inhumane. However, there are places in the world (including the United States) where declawing cats, is legal and even commonplace. We discuss the controversial practice of declawing cats, the risks and how it hurts …
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Are you struggling with a cat whose behavioural problems make you think you might need professional help? Whether they call themselves a cat therapist, a cat behaviourist or even a ‘cat whisperer’, there are people available who can help you to better understand your cat’s behavioural issues, and find a way to deal with them. Why Your Cat Might Need Help You may think …
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Do you want to make your own raw cat food? This is the homemade raw cat food recipe that we used when we first switched our cats to a raw food diet, and continue to use and recommend today. We include instructions for making eggshell and vitamin supplement powder, and where to buy the vitamins you need to get started. This recipe is nutritionally balanced for adult cats. If …
The British Shorthair stands out as a breed due to its chunky good looks, plush coat, and a broad but dignified face. This breed is one of the largest breeds of cat available, with the males being much larger than the females. Small rounded ears sit atop a broad round head supported by a thick neck. A short nose, large round eyes, and a strong chin which lines up vertically …
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Follow our gradual step-by-step approach to successfully transition your cat to a raw diet. Remember, any dietary changes need to be introduced slowly and patience is key to success when you switch your cat to a raw diet. Where to start What does your cat eat at the moment? Do they eat dry food only – kibble or cat biscuits? Do they eat a commercial wet food in a …
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Once you’ve decided to transition your cat to a raw food diet, you’ll want to explore the different types of raw food diets available. Understanding the options will help you determine which one is the best fit for both you and your cat. Ground raw food Among the different types of raw diets available for cats, ground raw food stands out for its convenience and …
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Similar in appearance to its namesake the ocelot, the Ocicat is a designer species created by Virginia Day in Michigan in 1964. A large muscular body is shown to advantage due to a short coat with a satin sheen. The body is supported by long legs that end in oval paws. Beautiful almond shaped eyes are angled up towards ears with broad rounded tips. The head is …
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Before we switched our cats to a raw food diet we did a lot of research to understand whether raw meat is safe for cats to eat. We wanted to be sure it was safe for our cats to eat raw food, but also to fully understand the risks for us and know how to handle raw foods for our cats safely. Why vets say a raw food diet for cats is not safe Many veterinarians advise …
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