When you were a child you had to have vaccinations at certain points in your life such as measles, tetanus, and other shots. This is important for your pets as well. We will specifically look at dog vaccinations, as they are a very common pet to have. Keep in mind that some of these shots are required for cats as well. [Read more…]
Trivia and Facts
Some Interesting General Trivia and Facts About Pet Cats
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Cats are one of, if not the most, popular pet in the world.
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There are over 500 million domestic cats in the world.
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Cats and humans have been associated for nearly 10000 years.
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Cats conserve energy by sleeping for an average of 13 to 14 hours a day.
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Cats have flexible bodies and teeth adapted for hunting small animals such as mice and rats.
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A group of cats is called a clowder, a male cat is called a tom, a female cat is called a molly or queen while young cats are called kittens.
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Domestic cats usually weigh around 4 kilograms (8 lb 13 oz) to 5 kilograms (11 lb 0 oz).
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The heaviest domestic cat on record is 21.297 kilograms (46 lb 15.2 oz).
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Cats can be lethal hunters and very sneaky, when they walk their back paws step almost exactly in the same place as the front paws did beforehand, this keeps noise to a minimum and limits visible tracks.
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Cats have powerful night vision, allowing them to see at light levels six times lower than what a human needs in order to see.
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Cats also have excellent hearing and a powerful sense of smell.
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Older cats can at times act aggressively towards kittens.
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Domestic cats love to play, this is especially true with kittens who love to chase toys and play fight. Play fighting among kittens may be a way for them to practice and learn skills for hunting and fighting.
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On average cats live for around 12 to 15 years.
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Cats spend a large amount of time licking their coats to keep them clean.
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Feral cats are often seen as pests and threats to native animals.
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Bio-Catolet Light & Hygienic Recycled Paper Granules Cat Litter 12 Litre
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Encore 100% Natural Wet Cat Food, Multipack Chicken Selection in Broth (Pack of 12 x 70g Tins)
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Feral or unferal, your kitty may get tangled up in one of these if they are in particular an outdoor cat. Indoor cats, if by themselves, are obviously not as prone to this risk, unless they find themselves outside, or a stray visitor inside… but two or more indoor cats can have their “bad” days as well. [Read more…]
Can Cats and Dogs Live Together in the Family Home
Most of us have emotional attachment to our cats and dogs and we love to see them live together. These pets make us happy and relieve stress so keeping them happy is our major priority. Cats and dogs are not enemies as they can learn to coexist peacefully under one roof. It is sometimes difficult to raise both of them together but following the below instructions, you can raise them peacefully together.
Keeping Food Dishes and Toys Separate
Meal and play time is a time every cat and dog looks up to. If not well managed or planned this can be disastrous. Try and keep feeding dishes in different parts of the house. Keep the feeding dish of a cat in a high spot to avoid fighting. A cat will always want to eat some dog food which makes a fight inevitable. Make sure you keep their toys separate to promote peaceful companionship. [Read more…]
A Healthy Cat Knows What Tastes Good
As all cat owners know, a feline can be a wonderful addition to any family. One of the most basic aspects of cat ownership is proper health care for the cat. Health care for a cat encompasses a wide array of vaccine shots, flea protection, vet visits, medications, and even proper exercise.
However, the most important aspect of cat health is also often overlooked. People spend hundreds of hours and thousands of pounds over the lifetime of a cat to keep it healthy, but most cat owners don’t pay nearly enough attention to the proper cat food.
The right cat food is absolutely essential to a healthy, happy cat. [Read more…]
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