You can easily turn an old sweater into a cat bed for your feline pet. By tucking the sleeves inside the body of the sweater and filling it with an old pillow or pillow form, you create a cushy bed for your cat. Instructions 1 Turn the sweater inside out. Close the neck hole of [...]
There are many instances where you might want to take your cat outside of your home, but you simply cannot put a leash on her collar. Unlike dogs, cats are more likely to slip out of a leash connected to their collar, so you will need to put a harness on your cat to ensure [...]
Cats love climbing trees, so you can make an indoor tree out of a real tree. Cats love to climb, and if you have an indoor cat, the last thing you want is for your frisky feline to be climbing up your bookshelves, on top of your furniture or crawling up your floor lamps and [...]
Practicing good bonding techniques creates a feline friend for life. Kittens bring life, activity and love to a home. However, the first few months of a kittens life are important in shaping how the kittens adult personality will be. Since an adopted kitten no longer has access to his mother, you assume the parental role [...]
Your cats minor scrapes dont usually require a vet visit. Not every feline injury warrants an expensive trip to your veterinarian. You can treat your cats minor cuts and abrasions at home using some common household items. The key is to address the injury right away so that you can prevent infection. Prepare the Area [...]
Clover mites love to feed on the well-fertilized grass of suburban lawns. Clover mites are not a nuisance to humans or pets so much as they are devastating to the clover and grasses people and pets tend to enjoy. These reddish-brown bugs appear in early spring. They can get into your home but will soon [...]
That cuddly kitten could be an allergic reaction waiting to happen. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, as much as 30 percent of people with allergies have reactions to pets such as dogs and cats. It says that cat allergies are around twice as common as allergies to dogs. The most effective [...]
Cyclamen are beautiful plants, but they can be hazardous to your dogs health. Cyclamen are flowering plants, commonly used both as houseplants and as border plantings in warmer climates. While these perennials are attractive and are popular holiday plants, they should be kept well out of your dogs reach. Ingesting any part of this plant [...]
A healthy cat is a happy cat. Urinary tract infections are as painful in cats as they are in humans. A cat with an infection will frequently strain to use the bathroom, go in odd places outside of the litter box, lick its genitals excessively and sometimes have blood in its urine. It is important [...]
Diabetes in cats results in elevated blood glucose levels, which can be dangerous if not controlled with proper treatment. Diabetic cats have distinct nutritional and medical needs that cannot be altered if the cat is to remain healthy. However, dry skin can become uncomfortable, and treatment may become a priority if it occurs. In these [...]