Archive for August, 2008

Aug
31
2008

Can dogs and cats really live in harmony or are their instinctual impulses always going to make it a risky business mixing the feline with the canine? 

Aug
31
2008

In the same way humans can be prone to allergies so can your pets.  Cats are particularly prone to allergies that affect the skin.  This can be caused by medications applied to skin and house plants.  However the most common allergies are related to food. 

Aug
30
2008

Here’s a fun look at what a street wise cat needs to do to avoid getting cornered by a slobbering snarling dog.  We all know from a cat’s point of view all dogs are potential enemies and appear to have a pathological tendency to want to attack and intimidate poor little kitties.  Here’s how to […]

Aug
30
2008

Cats are particularly prone to ear mites.  They tend to pick them up out and about when they are stalking through the wilderness of your back garden or grassy areas.  A cat that has had the misfortune to become home to some pesky ear mites will become itchy and uncomfortable.

Aug
30
2008

I have been sat here this morning trying to get some work done on my computer.  I purposefully got up early, had a shower, made a pot of tea and camped down by the PC to do some serious writing. 

Aug
29
2008

Living with a cat can be a confusing business but it pays to take some time to understand some of the gestures.  As they are superior to humans its down to you to put the leg work in educate yourself on cat ways.  Here are some tips to help you co-exist with your cat relatively […]

Aug
29
2008

Do you ever get the feeling your cat is trying to talk to you?  My cat Tikka is a very vocal creature and I swear he thinks I can understand his catty language.  With all that mewing and chirruping there must be some meaning to it all.  Sometimes I get it right, but other times […]

Aug
28
2008

Cats can be prone to skin conditions but often itching and redness is caused by the common flea.  They are relatively easy to detect particularly on light coloured cats.  The easiest place to spot them is on the underside of your cat.  Check the chin, tummy and thighs for signs of fleas.  Fleas also leave […]

Aug
28
2008

As a cat owner you have a responsibility to ensure that you cat is spayed or neutered.  There are some people that avoid the issue because of the expense or simply because they perceive it to be cruel however the consequences of not spaying or neutering your cat can be huge.

Aug
26
2008

Recently I’ve been very poorly and lay up in bed – an occurrence that left me grumpy and peevish.  I am not a very good patient.  I hate being confined to the house but found any interaction with people and indeed my two dogs insufferable.  The only comfort I got was from my ginger cat, […]