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Here are several pictures with cats and chickens. Wonderiing, just looking, annoying each other, in different situations.
Cat looking at those chickens. Wondering or just waiting to jump?
Tweets and cat hanging out.
A black Frizzle Cochin chickens and cat.
Big white rooster and a cat preparing for a battle.
Small chick and a cat, on friendly afternoon.
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Cat looking at those chickens. Wondering or just waiting to jump?
Tweets and cat hanging out.
A black Frizzle Cochin chickens and cat.
Big white rooster and a cat preparing for a battle.
Small chick and a cat, on friendly afternoon.
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Are you in undercover?
Cat training is not always easy, but it is possible if you want to have a well trained cat that will add a lot of fun, joy and laughter to your family. A cat that is not properly trained will not understand what is acceptable and what is not, which is why cat training is so important to both the cat and his/her owner.
It is much easier to instill good habits on a kitten as opposed to an older cat, which is something that every cat owner should take into consideration prior to selecting a new addition to their family. It is thus best to begin your cat training as early as possible.
Well first, let us at some basic fundamentals when training your cat:
1) The bonding process is especially important while you attempt cat training.
2) It is important to remember that reprimands don't work well in cat training. This is a totally unacceptable method and instead of having a positive impact will have a negative impact.
3) Cat training tries to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior.
Now, let's look at some of the problems you may face as a cat owner and how to resolve them.
So is there any method to prevent or reduce scratching?
One method would be to spray some lemon juice on certain targeted areas where your cat is about to scratch. Another method is to use repellants instead. However, using repellants may not be a good way as your cat may be sensitive to them. Of course the cat will never stop scratching but using caps is also a good method to prevent damage when your cat scratches something. Cat training for indoor cats may also involve the implementation of a scratching post, which will prevent them from ruining furniture or carpet with their nails.
These are some of the house cat training methods to prevent your cat from scratching your favorite furniture or objects.
Another typical problem that many cat owners face is training them how to use the litterbox.
One method to train your cat will cover a period of several weeks during which the litterbox is elevated and moved until it is near the toilet. During this period, the litter can be suspended above the toilet using either a small bowl or box. At the end of this training period involving the toilet, the cat will be able to use the toilet by perching over the bowl.
Being a cat owner is not a one day process, it takes time and patience to train your cat to your ideal expectations but remember not to rush things as it will have a detrimental effect instead.
Albert recently developed a eCourse for looking after your cat's mental and physical needs. If you are interest in learning more about this free eCourse and taking good care of your cat, please go to http://catcentral.justastore.com or you can send an email to catcentral@getresponse.com to request for your free eCourse.
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It is much easier to instill good habits on a kitten as opposed to an older cat, which is something that every cat owner should take into consideration prior to selecting a new addition to their family. It is thus best to begin your cat training as early as possible.
Well first, let us at some basic fundamentals when training your cat:
1) The bonding process is especially important while you attempt cat training.
2) It is important to remember that reprimands don't work well in cat training. This is a totally unacceptable method and instead of having a positive impact will have a negative impact.
3) Cat training tries to encourage good behavior and discourage bad behavior.
Now, let's look at some of the problems you may face as a cat owner and how to resolve them.
So is there any method to prevent or reduce scratching?
One method would be to spray some lemon juice on certain targeted areas where your cat is about to scratch. Another method is to use repellants instead. However, using repellants may not be a good way as your cat may be sensitive to them. Of course the cat will never stop scratching but using caps is also a good method to prevent damage when your cat scratches something. Cat training for indoor cats may also involve the implementation of a scratching post, which will prevent them from ruining furniture or carpet with their nails.
These are some of the house cat training methods to prevent your cat from scratching your favorite furniture or objects.
Another typical problem that many cat owners face is training them how to use the litterbox.
One method to train your cat will cover a period of several weeks during which the litterbox is elevated and moved until it is near the toilet. During this period, the litter can be suspended above the toilet using either a small bowl or box. At the end of this training period involving the toilet, the cat will be able to use the toilet by perching over the bowl.
Being a cat owner is not a one day process, it takes time and patience to train your cat to your ideal expectations but remember not to rush things as it will have a detrimental effect instead.
Albert recently developed a eCourse for looking after your cat's mental and physical needs. If you are interest in learning more about this free eCourse and taking good care of your cat, please go to http://catcentral.justastore.com or you can send an email to catcentral@getresponse.com to request for your free eCourse.
Source: High Quality Article Database - 365articles.com
Take care - cat sign
On this bridge, there is a sign with cat and title "Take care". Hmmm. Some dangerous cats around, I suppose. :) Ca is black but don't look like a panther to me. Who knows? Genetics makes wonder these days. LOL
Slow - deaf cat
Sad. Deaf cat is on the road. Maybe. She walks thru the park and sometimes she goes to the road, too. So, if you drive there, pleas slow down and be careful. That cat can see you but can't hear you if she is in front of your car.
Japanese cat sign
I doubt someone can tell for shore what this sign means. Of course, if you know Japanese you can tell, but for us rest, ... It's on Tokyo subway. So, lets guess. Electric cat around? Advertising for electric cats, maybe you want to buy one? Or, if you entering subway with your cat, watch her tail. You don't want doors cut off it. Yeah, that makes sense. And maybe it's for some children TV show with cat main character? Hmmm...
Cat and fish sign
Don't feed the cat with fish from this river. They are full of chemicals. ;) Could be that. Or, sign for cats: Don't eat the fish. We take care of them here. But yeah, there is a human hand. And fish in it. So it's probably first solution.
Choose for your lovely cat...
In Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, in 101 Street, you can see street art like advertising for the Osoma store. One of that pictures shows 2 sheeps and a stilyzed cat near them. Here is cat and sheeps street art:
Here is another cat in street art. This cat is near the habitrail in Paris, France. Pure brown cat with angel wings.
Again France. This time - Le Marais, and Rue des guillemites (rue is street). Under the street sign and near the stop traffic sign, someone drow a cat in approximately actual size. The cat is black-white and only cat head was introduced to us :).
Here is a cat made by Croatian artist, Lunar. Lunar likes graffiti and murals and he made this interesting cat on red background.
New York. In Crosby Street you can see this cat playing with an mouse on the wall. Interesting art, don't you think?
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Here is another cat in street art. This cat is near the habitrail in Paris, France. Pure brown cat with angel wings.
Again France. This time - Le Marais, and Rue des guillemites (rue is street). Under the street sign and near the stop traffic sign, someone drow a cat in approximately actual size. The cat is black-white and only cat head was introduced to us :).
Here is a cat made by Croatian artist, Lunar. Lunar likes graffiti and murals and he made this interesting cat on red background.
New York. In Crosby Street you can see this cat playing with an mouse on the wall. Interesting art, don't you think?
When it comes to cat dandruff, there's lots of different products out there on the market. The sad fact of the matter however is that most of them are scams. The cat dandruff products that annoy me the most are the shampoos.
All too often, it is shampooing a cat that is causing the dandruff problem in the first place.
You see, the soap gets into their undercoat, and once there is nearly impossible to properly wash out no matter how much time you spend rinsing.
The now dried soap (medicated or not) sits in their undercoat and dries out their skin causing dandruff.
However, what if you AREN'T washing your cat, what do you do then?
More common even than being washed when it comes to causes of cat dandruff is a lack of omega 3 fatty acids in the cats diet. This lack of an important nutrient for a cat means they can not keep their skin properly moist.
Fortunately, the solution here is simple ... buy a higher quality cat food and add some canned tuna fish to your cat's dish. Tuna is very high in omega 3 fatty acids, you cat will LOVE it, and that will likely cure the cat dandruff problem in a week or so.
One thing on this note ... just add SOME from the can. An entire can of tuna is enough for a 100 plus pound human. A few fork fulls is all your cat is going to need to be added to their food.
My overall point here is that you DO NOT want to go out and buy some expensive cat vitamins, cat shampoos, or any other such nonsense that is much more likely to waste your money.
Canned tuna is cheap and much more likely to actually WORK than any of that other garbage.
Learn more about cat dandruff, what can cause it, and how to treat/cure it by going to http://www.cat-dandruff.com
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All too often, it is shampooing a cat that is causing the dandruff problem in the first place.
You see, the soap gets into their undercoat, and once there is nearly impossible to properly wash out no matter how much time you spend rinsing.
The now dried soap (medicated or not) sits in their undercoat and dries out their skin causing dandruff.
However, what if you AREN'T washing your cat, what do you do then?
More common even than being washed when it comes to causes of cat dandruff is a lack of omega 3 fatty acids in the cats diet. This lack of an important nutrient for a cat means they can not keep their skin properly moist.
Fortunately, the solution here is simple ... buy a higher quality cat food and add some canned tuna fish to your cat's dish. Tuna is very high in omega 3 fatty acids, you cat will LOVE it, and that will likely cure the cat dandruff problem in a week or so.
One thing on this note ... just add SOME from the can. An entire can of tuna is enough for a 100 plus pound human. A few fork fulls is all your cat is going to need to be added to their food.
My overall point here is that you DO NOT want to go out and buy some expensive cat vitamins, cat shampoos, or any other such nonsense that is much more likely to waste your money.
Canned tuna is cheap and much more likely to actually WORK than any of that other garbage.
Learn more about cat dandruff, what can cause it, and how to treat/cure it by going to http://www.cat-dandruff.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Richard_S._Earl
Pet Photography Phobias
by Julie S. Crawshaw
Is your pet a "photo phobe?" Take heart! Though getting a great shot of Fifi or Fido is a bit more difficult when your subject has a camera issue, with a little patience and perseverance you can help your pet get over the photographic "phobias" described below.
The shy or camera-shy pet
Some animals initially feel uncomfortable or frightened when you stare intently at them through a camera lens. Some are simply shy by nature; others associate fixed stares, which are a hallmark of predators, with being considered as dinner.
My own Carolina Dog Antoine was a great example of "photo nerves" when he first came to live with me. I decided to make a game of taking his picture by looking at him through the lens for a couple of seconds at a time while telling him what a good dog he is. Like everyone on the planet, Antoine loves being praised, so he quickly came to associate being praised with being viewed through a camera. Now I can snap pictures of him any time, any place!
The camera hog
In sharp contrast to the camera-shy models, some animals just love the feeling of receiving close attention so much that they become camera hogs. My mustang mare Astarte fell into this category. Anytime she saw me with my camera, she would immediately shove her pasture mate out of the way, then run up and stick her nose on the lens--and nose shots were definitely not her most flattering pose!
The totally bored subject
Then there are those animals who won't do anything except look bored so long as you're holding your camera. My cat Katie is an excellent example. Normally, Katie will play at a moment's notice. She leaps, she bounds, she stands on her hind legs and boxes. She is graceful, gorgeous and highly photogenic--until the camera comes into view, when she freezes up like an aging actress without her makeup and refuses to cooperate at all.
Ah, but Katie does love a new catnip toy. Every time I bring one home, she begins mewing in greedy anticipation before I even get the toy out of the bag, then grabs the toy, racing around the room triumphantly with it in her mouth, giving it a good shake every now and then just to let it know who's boss. She rolls around the floor clutching the toy to her belly and purring ecstatically, providing me with absolutely wonderful photo ops!
Once you've identified and resolved your pet's camera problems, you'll find that taking pet photos is a truly delightful hobby--so much so, in fact, you may find yourself taking so many pet photos you need new ways to display them.
If that becomes the case, consider these great ways to display your great pet photos:
* Coffee mugs and coasters: If you can't take your pet to work with you--or your son or daughter who's away-at-college is homesick for the family pets--a pet photo mug can do a lot to soothe that "missing you" feeling;
* Calendar: A wonderfully way to enjoy a variety of pet photos all year long;
* Tote bag: Carry your books, papers and other stuff in style in a canvas tote bag decorated with your favorite pet photo;
* Greeting cards: Wish family and friends happy holidays on greeting cards customized with your pet's picture.
To see some great examples of just how great your pet photos can look on any or all of these go to: http://www.howtotalkwithanimals.com/gifts.html
©Julie S. Crawshaw 2007. Note: Please feel free to use this article with attribution and without changes, and to visit http://www.howtotalkwithanimals.com/books.html for more royalty-free articles about interacting and communicating with animals.
About the Author
Julie S. Crawshaw is a freelance writer who lives in Asheville, North Carolina and has been owned by a variety of animals all her life.
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family is a small building that has meaning in our lives. Everyone has a responsibility for what they do.
The following information is from the Cat Fancier's Association page on breeds. Text and pictures are copyrighted by the CFA. Layout and font may have changed to fit this page. Images (cat pictures) are copyrighted by the photographer. Please go to the CFA website for details. Enjoy the cats!
Breed Profile: Burmese
Burmese
Pictured: Best of Breed - Sable Division GC, BW, RW MARCH HARE K SHIDO, Sable Burmese Male
Photo: © Satoshi Daichi
In the early 1930’s, Dr. Joseph Thompson of San Francisco acquired an attractive walnut-brown female from Burma which he named Wong Mau. Through selective breeding to Siamese, it was established that the Burmese is a distinct breed. Lighter colored kittens were occasionally produced and eventually the American breeders requested recognition from CFA for these “dilute” colors; first, as another breed named Malayan, then later as a dilute division of Burmese. The four colors recognized by CFA are: sable, champagne, blue and platinum.
Burmese carry surprising weight for their size and have often been described as “bricks wrapped in silk.” Their coats are very short, satin-like in texture, and generally require little grooming other than daily petting. There is a range in Burmese head and body type; the more compact cats with the rounder heads are seen in the show ring. Burmese have large, expressive eyes that are great pools of innocence and seductive appeal, irresistible in effect. These eyes are their most persuasive weapon in an arsenal of endearing traits that mask an awesome power to hypnotize their owners into life-time love affairs through which they effortlessly rule their families.
Burmese
Pictured: Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC, BW SARMICEL'S WALTER PAYTON, Champagne Burmese Male
Photo: © Justine St. Arnaud
As kittens, Burmese are quite lively. They often seem clumsy when they attempt feats beyond their capabilities and land on their rears with solid little thumps. They will be playful well into adulthood. As Burmese grow, their high intelligence emerges and their own individual personalities start to unfold. They mature into charming, resolute executives who move in and take over a household, running it efficiently with those big eyes and a velvet paw. If encouraged, many Burmese converse with their humans, using soft, sweet voices (they are neither loud nor raucous). They are good with children, will tolerate the family dog, and if introduced to it at an early age as something pleasant, most will enjoy traveling in a car.
Burmese are extremely people-oriented; their personalities are almost dog-like in a tendency to shadow their owners and in a desire to give and receive affection. Many Burmese have delighted their “humans” by learning to retrieve. They love warm laps and caressing hands and enjoy cuddling up in bed either under the covers or on top of their favorite persons. They delight in helping to manage the house. Some of their favorite chores are assisting with paper work or reading (by sitting on top of the material), or going into cupboards (to demonstrate where things ought to be). Typically, Burmese are always with people. The females tend to request center stage and take an active role in ruling the household. The males prefer to supervise from the lap position, are more laid back and less opinionated. If emotionally slighted by their owner’s obtuseness, Burmese may sulk, but, fortunately, not for long. Burmese often convert the most anti-cat person into a Burmese enthusiast. Be forewarned! They can be addictive, and like potato chips, you may find you cannot have just one. Many people find the complete Burmese experience is to have one of each sex or perhaps two (or more) colors.
Burmese
Pictured: Second Best of Breed - Sable Division GC CARICATURE'S KARISHMA, Sable Burmese - Sable Division Female
Photo: © Chanan
Burmese - Dilute
Pictured: Second Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC VINDOURO'S PACHELBELL OF RINGAPURR, Champagne Burmese Male
Photo: © Chanan
Burmese should never be let outdoors as they are entirely too trusting and have little, if any, survival instinct. Their idea of survival is to turn their soulful eyes on you to attend to all their needs. This does not work for catching food, fighting off enemies or avoiding cars.
A Burmese should be purchased only from a reputable breeder; avoid pet shops. It is advisable to visit the breeder’s home to observe the conditions in which the litter is being raised. While breeders differ in their methods, the environment should be clean and relatively odorless. The kittens should be energetic, curious, and easily handled. They should also appear healthy, as should all the cats in the breeder’s home. Check for clear eyes and noses, clean ears and healthy-looking coats. A breeder should guarantee the health of the kitten or cat for a reasonable length of time, provide registration papers (often after the kitten has been altered), discuss care, and be available to answer questions.
Burmese
Pictured: Third Best of Breed - Sable Division GC MAIKIKI SHENANDOAH OF ACROCATS, Sable Burmese - Sable Division Male
Photo: © Chanan
Burmese - Dilute
Pictured: Third Best of Breed - Dilute Division GC NIGHTSONG'S AMBER DAWN, Champagne Burmese - Dilute Division Female
Photo: © Jim Brown
Pricing on Burmese usually depends on type, applicable markings and bloodlines distinguished by Grand Champion (GC), National or Regional winning parentage (NW or RW) or of Distinguished Merit parentage (DM). The DM title is achieved by the dam (mother) having produced five CFA grand champion/premier (alter) or DM offspring, or sire (father) having produced fifteen CFA grand champion/premier or DM offspring. Usually breeders make kittens available between twelve and sixteen weeks of age. After twelve weeks, kittens have had their basic inoculations and developed the physical and social stability needed for a new environment, showing, or being transported by air. Keeping such a rare treasure indoors, neutering or spaying and providing acceptable surfaces (e.g. scratching posts) for the natural behavior of scratching (CFA disapproves of declawing or tendonectomy surgery) are essential elements for maintaining a healthy, long and joyful life.
There are CFA clubs devoted to the promotion, protection and preservation of the Burmese breed. For more information, please send inquiries to CFA, PO Box 1005, Manasquan NJ 08736-0805.
Text: Judith Kollman and Patricia Swihart
Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
By Barb Jensen
Most cat experts will say definitely not. Declawing is a cruel and unnecessary procedure.
Declawing (onychectomy) is more than just removing the claws. The procedure (which is extremely painful) involves amputating part of the toe.
After declawing a cat will have very sore, painful, and possibly swollen paws for up to two weeks. Her paws will have to be wrapped for several days following surgery. Declawing using laser surgery means a less painful recovery, but not all vets are skilled in the techniques of laser surgery.
You will have to use shredded newspaper in her litter box as regular kitty litter will irritate her paws and might even cause an infection. There have been some reports of cats not using their litter box even after their paws are healed. This is thought to be because they associate the pain in their paws with digging in the litter box.
Your cat call not be able to go outside. She has no way of defending herself against other cats or dogs, nor can she climb a tree to escape danger. Also without her claws to defend herself, she may turn to biting to defend herself. Cat bites are more serious than scratches.
One option to declawing is flexor tendonectomy. With this the vet will cut the tendons that she uses to extend her claws, making her claws retracted permanently. The down side of this is that you will have to trim your cat's claws every week or two or they will become ingrown.
If the only reason you want to declaw your cat is so she doesn't claw the furniture, there are methods to teach your cat to use a scratching post.
If you are still bound and determined to have a declawed cat, get one that has already been declawed. Check with the local animal shelters. If they don't have any declawed cats at the moment, tell them you are interested in getting one and ask them to let you know when one comes available. Also put the word out to local vets you are looking for a declawed cat.
Barb Jensen lives in upstate New York with her two cats. http://freewebs.com/feline123
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Most cat experts will say definitely not. Declawing is a cruel and unnecessary procedure.
Declawing (onychectomy) is more than just removing the claws. The procedure (which is extremely painful) involves amputating part of the toe.
After declawing a cat will have very sore, painful, and possibly swollen paws for up to two weeks. Her paws will have to be wrapped for several days following surgery. Declawing using laser surgery means a less painful recovery, but not all vets are skilled in the techniques of laser surgery.
You will have to use shredded newspaper in her litter box as regular kitty litter will irritate her paws and might even cause an infection. There have been some reports of cats not using their litter box even after their paws are healed. This is thought to be because they associate the pain in their paws with digging in the litter box.
Your cat call not be able to go outside. She has no way of defending herself against other cats or dogs, nor can she climb a tree to escape danger. Also without her claws to defend herself, she may turn to biting to defend herself. Cat bites are more serious than scratches.
One option to declawing is flexor tendonectomy. With this the vet will cut the tendons that she uses to extend her claws, making her claws retracted permanently. The down side of this is that you will have to trim your cat's claws every week or two or they will become ingrown.
If the only reason you want to declaw your cat is so she doesn't claw the furniture, there are methods to teach your cat to use a scratching post.
If you are still bound and determined to have a declawed cat, get one that has already been declawed. Check with the local animal shelters. If they don't have any declawed cats at the moment, tell them you are interested in getting one and ask them to let you know when one comes available. Also put the word out to local vets you are looking for a declawed cat.
Barb Jensen lives in upstate New York with her two cats. http://freewebs.com/feline123
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By Bonnie Feltz
Several years ago I got my cat tailer. He is a wonderful cat. I wish I had a training course for his problem with using the litter box. He used the living room several times for this purpose. I used enough bad smelling things to stop that behavior. I really want to tell you a story about Tailer that was very funny. When he was younger and smaller. He could fit into many small spaces. One day my dad said to me where is the cat? Not knowing where he might be I said I do not know but I will look for him. I went in the bedroom and called I heard a small cry. I looked under the bed and behind the curtain. No Tailer. I still heard a faint meow. It was very muffled. I thought a moment and said to myself my dad is hard of hearing so maybe just maybe. I pulled opened the drawer of his chest of drawers and what did I see but our cat at the bottom of the drawer. I walked out of the bedroom with the cat right behind me. I told my dad what happened. He was surprised at what had happened. My dad past away a few years ago but I still have that crazy cat Tailer. He means the world to me.
I wanted to mention how important it is to have a good relationship with your cat. Training your cat is a fantastic way to enrich your cat's life with the family.
- It builds a strong rapport between your family and your cat
- Because training underlines your authority (your cat has to do what you want to get what he wants), it helps to curb dominant behavior
- It keeps your cat's mind active and stimulated
- It's great interactive play, and teaches good social skills
- Anxious and highly-strung cats are reassured and soothed by the repetition and routine of training Understanding and developing a good relationship is important to making your cat feel a special part of the family.
To learn how to train your cat or dog. At http://www.petspetsgreat.com we can give tips on how to teach your pet tricks. Help with problem behavior and much more
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Several years ago I got my cat tailer. He is a wonderful cat. I wish I had a training course for his problem with using the litter box. He used the living room several times for this purpose. I used enough bad smelling things to stop that behavior. I really want to tell you a story about Tailer that was very funny. When he was younger and smaller. He could fit into many small spaces. One day my dad said to me where is the cat? Not knowing where he might be I said I do not know but I will look for him. I went in the bedroom and called I heard a small cry. I looked under the bed and behind the curtain. No Tailer. I still heard a faint meow. It was very muffled. I thought a moment and said to myself my dad is hard of hearing so maybe just maybe. I pulled opened the drawer of his chest of drawers and what did I see but our cat at the bottom of the drawer. I walked out of the bedroom with the cat right behind me. I told my dad what happened. He was surprised at what had happened. My dad past away a few years ago but I still have that crazy cat Tailer. He means the world to me.
I wanted to mention how important it is to have a good relationship with your cat. Training your cat is a fantastic way to enrich your cat's life with the family.
- It builds a strong rapport between your family and your cat
- Because training underlines your authority (your cat has to do what you want to get what he wants), it helps to curb dominant behavior
- It keeps your cat's mind active and stimulated
- It's great interactive play, and teaches good social skills
- Anxious and highly-strung cats are reassured and soothed by the repetition and routine of training Understanding and developing a good relationship is important to making your cat feel a special part of the family.
To learn how to train your cat or dog. At http://www.petspetsgreat.com we can give tips on how to teach your pet tricks. Help with problem behavior and much more
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bonnie_Feltz
I'm scared!
Are you nuts! Came on I'm not your Mom!
By Robert Grazian
If you have a cat, you are well aware of just how pesky a litter box can be; this is where corrugated litter boxes can come in very handy. They have to be cleaned out on a then comes the time where all the litter needs to be dumped so that you and your kitty can start fresh. That is one of the most irritating chores of them all for cat owners, and that is a time when a corrugated litter box may be a great idea.
A corrugated litter box is just what it sounds like; it is a litter box that is composed of corrugated cardboard. This helps it to stay strong as a plastic one would, but also allows it to be completely disposable. After the litter has been scooped as much as possible, when it comes time to dump the whole litter box it easily folds down to fit in your outside trash can. This way, you don't have to worry about germs or making a mess that you may have to sweep up later; simply fold the cardboard litter box down and slip it into a trash bag.
Dump the bag and you're done! Best of all, you can unwrap a new corrugated litter box, pour litter in, and be done with the process. It sounds too simple, right? This is one of those cases in which something sounds too good to be true and it is really that way, and that is to the happy ears of loving cat owners around the world who have just been fed up with their current litter boxes.
There are other types of litter boxes that you may have tried, including the designer boxes that look like pieces of furniture, self cleaning litter boxes, hooded kitty litter boxes and more. Corrugated litter boxes are environmentally friendly and easy to deal with, giving you another helping hand in keeping your home as clean and sanitary as you want it to be, helping ensure a healthier life for everyone involved.
If you have a cat, corrugated litter boxes are definitely one of those things that you should be considering. There are many different options for your cat's sanitary purposes, and corrugated litter boxes are definitely one of those things that you should be considering.
Robert Grazian is an accomplished niche website developer and author.
To learn more about corrugated litter boxes visit Best Litter Boxes Online for current articles and discussions.
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If you have a cat, you are well aware of just how pesky a litter box can be; this is where corrugated litter boxes can come in very handy. They have to be cleaned out on a then comes the time where all the litter needs to be dumped so that you and your kitty can start fresh. That is one of the most irritating chores of them all for cat owners, and that is a time when a corrugated litter box may be a great idea.
A corrugated litter box is just what it sounds like; it is a litter box that is composed of corrugated cardboard. This helps it to stay strong as a plastic one would, but also allows it to be completely disposable. After the litter has been scooped as much as possible, when it comes time to dump the whole litter box it easily folds down to fit in your outside trash can. This way, you don't have to worry about germs or making a mess that you may have to sweep up later; simply fold the cardboard litter box down and slip it into a trash bag.
Dump the bag and you're done! Best of all, you can unwrap a new corrugated litter box, pour litter in, and be done with the process. It sounds too simple, right? This is one of those cases in which something sounds too good to be true and it is really that way, and that is to the happy ears of loving cat owners around the world who have just been fed up with their current litter boxes.
There are other types of litter boxes that you may have tried, including the designer boxes that look like pieces of furniture, self cleaning litter boxes, hooded kitty litter boxes and more. Corrugated litter boxes are environmentally friendly and easy to deal with, giving you another helping hand in keeping your home as clean and sanitary as you want it to be, helping ensure a healthier life for everyone involved.
If you have a cat, corrugated litter boxes are definitely one of those things that you should be considering. There are many different options for your cat's sanitary purposes, and corrugated litter boxes are definitely one of those things that you should be considering.
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Daily injections of insulin for your cat? The thought may at seem daunting, but with practice the injecting of insulin in your cat will become second nature. These instructions will give you the information you need to perform injections of cat insulin with confidence.
Pre-Injection
Establish a pleasant routine: You should be injecting at about the same time every day. Begin with petting or grooming or maybe even a low-carb, high protein treat. (Or a tiny amount of anything they love.)
At first, keep the syringe hidden or disguised. Cats do not have the clearest eyesight, so you have some leeway here. As long as the syringe is not initially in my hand ( I hold it sideways by the barrel in my mouth!), Austin is OK with my approach. After the cat becomes used to the routine, you probably won't have to do this. Many cats can be trained by verbal commands to come get their shots.
If hiding the syringe while you play is too hard, consider using the CAPPED syringe to rub all over your cat. Austin liked to have his face scratched with it, but I do have a little trouble getting him to leave the syringe alone once I uncap it for the injection.
Get on the same level as your cat: you down on the floor, cat up on a bed or counter, or in your lap. Do not assume a threatening posture (e.g. looming over the cat.)
Make yourself comfortable: Get into a comfortable position, and make sure your body is in a position relative to the cat that makes injection easy. For example, if you plan to inject in the neck with your right hand, make sure the cat is facing toward your left or at a right angle to you.
Performing the Injection
Keep your movements smooth.
Tent the cat's skin: Grasp the cat's skin between your thumb and index finger (fingers about an inch apart) and pinch firmly to tent the skin. The pinch will also help numb the area. Most people use the skin from between the shoulders up to high on the neck, but you can try the hips, too.
Most people, including veterinarians, make the mistake of injecting the insulin into the scruff of the neck. This area has a very poor blood supply and insulin absorption is thus rather erratic from this area. Use an area further back around the hips or flank or, ideally, on the sides of the stomach. Try to rotate sites also, because repeated injections in the same site can cause a "granuloma" or knot of tissue that has poor blood supply (which means the insulin isn't absorbed well).
Below are pictures of Jock, a hairless Sphynx cat, receiving an injection. The first photo shows tenting of the skin and the second photo shows injection into the abdomen near the navel. (If you use the abdomen or chest, avoid the nipples and the navel.) Notice how unconcerned Jock is about Sabina putting a needle into him and Sabina's good technique. (Thank you, Steve, for taking these pictures and letting us use them! More pictures of Jock getting his injection with an insulin pen are here.)
Tenting the skin Injecting
Try to see the skin to make sure you actually stick the needle into the skin. Giving the injection to the hair is called a "fur shot!" Doesn't help the cat much! Austin is long haired, so I try to brush aside his hair to expose a bit of his skin prior to the pinch. This is where he starts to get suspicious, but I often do the pinch several times before I actually inject.
Once you are ready to inject, try to be as quick, smooth, and confident as possible. (Practice makes perfect!)
If you have more than one cat, consider going through this routine with the non-diabetic first, doing a pretend injection only, but letting your diabetic cat see the syringe near the other cat. Always the sucker, Austin would get jealous of the attention being given to Eugene and come running when I'd do this.
Use correct Position: Hold the syringe almost parallel to the cat's spine. You want the insulin to be injected just under the skin (subcutaneous) NOT into the muscle, which hurts! Make sure the bevel of the needle is UP. This ensures a clean, quick puncture instead of a drag through the skin.
Be Quick, Confident: Do the puncture quickly. Most of the pain nerves are at the very surface of the skin and once you get past them things improve. Remember that a relatively firm pinch works to help numb the area. The very small size (gauge) needles available now hardly are felt at all by the cat, even without pinching the area. Once the needle is through the skin you can slow down a bit.
Follow Up: Once you are through, give the cats lots of hugs, kisses, praise, and maybe another tiny treat.
Last updated 4/28/05
Tips from our readers
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I have a friend who is an RN, and she had advised me to hold the fluid-filled syringe in my fingertips to warm up the insulin for a couple minutes prior to injecting it, as the insulin temperature from the refrigerator is very bothersome to human patients and warming it up makes it easier to take. Also, use the ultrafine needles.
(Cindy Rinehart)
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We had a terrible time with Scooter when we tried to inject using the 'tent' method, which was taught to us by the animal health technician at the local vets office. On a subsequent visit with the Vet, himself an owner of a diabetic cat, he displayed a different technique which works VERY WELL with Scooter, and she displays much less reaction and definitely less pain.
The technique is to pinch some of the skin (for me using my left hand) between your thumb and forefinger (trying to avoid grabbing muscle underneath) and ROLL your hand sideways (for me, rolling my hand over to the left)pulling the skin over your finger...this makes the cats skin MUCH TIGHTER than pinching it up into a tent, and the tighter the skin, the easier the needle penetrates without pulling.
The technique literally meant the difference between night and day, success and failure in our commitment to do what needed to be done to keep Scoots going. Just thought it worth sharing, some people might find it makes the difference for them.
(Pat and Shelley and Scooter)
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As you fill the syringe, it is important to make sure that there are no big bubbles in the syringe (some of the itty bitty ones just don't go away). This is crucial, considering the very small dosages that many of us are using 3 units from a 100 unit/mL product like Humulin, is only 3/10 of an milliliter; just a drop. You want to make sure that kitty gets the full dosage. Usually, pulling back on the plunger slowly, avoids big bubbles. If you get a bubble, push the plunger back in and try filling the syringe again. Sometimes, it takes more than one or two tries.
I highly recommend that the syringe be used only once. The syringes are designed for single use (I used to work for a company that made disposable syringes). It is the best way to be sure that you are not contaminating your bottle of insulin with and that kitty gets a fresh, sharp needle with each injection. Needles do get dull and develop burrs which can make shot time a little more difficult. Used syringes are best disposed of in a "sharps" container; drugstores that carry insulin should have them and they are relatively inexpensive ($ 2-$ 3); just ask the pharmacist for it. The filled containers can be turned into the vet for proper disposal (incinerated, at least in California). A hospital or doctor's office may also be willing to help with proper disposal.
(Rikki)
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I do have one trick my fiance taught me about the injections (he's a physician so that has certainly helped!!): Hold the syringe with your ring and middle finger and keep your index finger on the "handle" by the plunger and use the syringe like a dart. Once the needle is in it's a very simple thing to just lift your index finger onto the plunger and inject! You may already know this, but it was news to me!! I'd never given a shot and was more than overwhelmed at the idea of doing so!! This technique has made things much easier and the syringe is kept very stable so it doesn't hurt Isaac at all. You've also got a really good grip on the syringe so there's no way to mess it up as long as you keep a little forward pressure on the syringe.
(Cynthia)
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My 12 year old cat was diagnosed two years with diabetes. It took time to develop a routine he would tolerate. In the beginning, I tried to catch him off guard to give the injections. But he seems to tolerate it better if he knows he is getting the injection. I began a routine--feed him, give him a few minutes to groom himself after eating, then fill the syringe and let him see it and then give the injection and pet and praise him after the injection is given. It seems to have developed a level of trust. Prior to that, when I tried catching him off guard, he was always weary of me when I approached him. Each cat is different and it just takes time to learn what they will tolerate. I give two injections daily, so I also began the routine of giving the a.m. injection on his left side and the p.m. injection on the right side so I was not giving shots in the same place. Also, when he was first diagnosed before the insulin level was regulated, there was a problem with him urinating in inappropriate places. For a time, I restricted him to one room and then after the insulin level was regulated he went back to using the litter pan. In the beginning, it is quite frustrating, but given a little time and effort, you both can adjust to it. I'm glad I toughed it out.
(Chery Smoth)
I'm the King of Cat now
Dear Master:
The cat is despicable. She doesn’t do any tricks and never comes when you call and I’ve been there and I know she can hear you. We need to face the facts:
It’s time to get rid of the cat.
Before the cat’s arrival, meals were very festive times. I would sit and
stare attentively at your lips, trembling slightly and drooling. You would
play the game of pretending to be cross and demand that I leave the area, but whenever you cooked dinner your children would slip me food under the table.
Now, though, the cat is allowed to jump on the table - actually physically
walk on the table! You don’t yell at the cat, you just pick her up and put
her back on the floor, and I know you don’t see it, but she always gives me a haughty look as she walks past me.
And speaking of meals, I have always been satisfied to eat the gritty
pellets of meat by-products you bring home in the giant bags, right? Have I ever once, ever, failed to finish a meal? But now I find out that the cat is
being served lobster and salmon and crab - and she never consumes all of it! This means there are little containers of delectable snacks lying around and how can I be blamed for making sure they get eaten? Why do you get so mad?
As long as the pet food is going to the pets, isn’t that what’s important?
Speaking of sanitation, do you realize that the cat goes to the bathroom in
the house? And not in the drinking basins like you do, but in a sandbox in
the basement. What are we going to say if some woman brings her baby over to play in the sandbox and the cat has been using it as a toilet? I used to police the thing for you, but you put it up out of my reach for some reason.
I’m not the only one who believes the cat is an evil person. Here’s a note
from the hamster:
Subject: Cat
Please tell cat to stop staring at me while I work.
Signed,
Hamster
Department of Rodent Wheels
I also tried to get a note from the fish, but apparently it believes that
everything happening outside its bowl is some kind of reality - TV show.
I don’t understand why the cat is allowed up on the bed and I’m not. I am
far more cuddly than any stupid cat. I think her purring sounds unhealthy
and may be a sign of tuberculosis.
And why doesn’t she ever get a bath? She smells like saliva from licking her paws - you’d never catch me licking such ridiculous places. I often smell wonderful from rolling in road kill, yet you give me baths all the time.
And speaking of sleeping, sometimes I’ll be taking a nap and she’ll come
right up and lie down beside me. Usually I’m too tired to do anything about it, but then later the other dogs smell her on me and crack a lot of jokes at my expense.
So, not to exaggerate, but the cat has brought the family to complete ruin.
I’m sorry I have to be the one to bring it to your attention, but now that I
have, I think we can all agree that we should go back to the way it was,
when I was the #1 pet.
Sincerely,
The Dog
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The cat is despicable. She doesn’t do any tricks and never comes when you call and I’ve been there and I know she can hear you. We need to face the facts:
It’s time to get rid of the cat.
Before the cat’s arrival, meals were very festive times. I would sit and
stare attentively at your lips, trembling slightly and drooling. You would
play the game of pretending to be cross and demand that I leave the area, but whenever you cooked dinner your children would slip me food under the table.
Now, though, the cat is allowed to jump on the table - actually physically
walk on the table! You don’t yell at the cat, you just pick her up and put
her back on the floor, and I know you don’t see it, but she always gives me a haughty look as she walks past me.
And speaking of meals, I have always been satisfied to eat the gritty
pellets of meat by-products you bring home in the giant bags, right? Have I ever once, ever, failed to finish a meal? But now I find out that the cat is
being served lobster and salmon and crab - and she never consumes all of it! This means there are little containers of delectable snacks lying around and how can I be blamed for making sure they get eaten? Why do you get so mad?
As long as the pet food is going to the pets, isn’t that what’s important?
Speaking of sanitation, do you realize that the cat goes to the bathroom in
the house? And not in the drinking basins like you do, but in a sandbox in
the basement. What are we going to say if some woman brings her baby over to play in the sandbox and the cat has been using it as a toilet? I used to police the thing for you, but you put it up out of my reach for some reason.
I’m not the only one who believes the cat is an evil person. Here’s a note
from the hamster:
Subject: Cat
Please tell cat to stop staring at me while I work.
Signed,
Hamster
Department of Rodent Wheels
I also tried to get a note from the fish, but apparently it believes that
everything happening outside its bowl is some kind of reality - TV show.
I don’t understand why the cat is allowed up on the bed and I’m not. I am
far more cuddly than any stupid cat. I think her purring sounds unhealthy
and may be a sign of tuberculosis.
And why doesn’t she ever get a bath? She smells like saliva from licking her paws - you’d never catch me licking such ridiculous places. I often smell wonderful from rolling in road kill, yet you give me baths all the time.
And speaking of sleeping, sometimes I’ll be taking a nap and she’ll come
right up and lie down beside me. Usually I’m too tired to do anything about it, but then later the other dogs smell her on me and crack a lot of jokes at my expense.
So, not to exaggerate, but the cat has brought the family to complete ruin.
I’m sorry I have to be the one to bring it to your attention, but now that I
have, I think we can all agree that we should go back to the way it was,
when I was the #1 pet.
Sincerely,
The Dog
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Cats are alluring household pets that subtly manifest their affectionate nature with a series of purrs or perhaps by snuggling close to their consenting owners for comfort. But then again, every pet owner should know that domesticated cats are intensely emotional creatures that easily react to changes transpiring within the confines of their immediate environment and more so with pertinent bodily discomforts that hamper regular physiological functions.
In most instances, these changes solicit a somewhat spooky reaction from the feline that likewise renders many pet owners totally clueless over the pets medical condition. Take the case of a cat that has utterly disregarded the hygienic intent of a litter box, to pee and poop all over the place. Time and time again, this whimsical behavior has caused anxiety among many cat owners, to initially spend a few days being confused and frustrated over the cats demeanor, and eventually rushing to the veterinarian once the pet begins to pass blood along a trickle of urine.
If you have noticed a similar change in your pets peeing habits, it is likely that the feline has contracted a cat urinary tract infection and the poor cat has no way of telling you its bladder woes. If so, why would a cat inflicted with a bladder infection drift away from the litter box? Chances are, kitty perceives the litter box as the direct cause of the discomfort and this entices the creature to pee in some other places.
The behavioral shift may be caused by some other psychological factors bugging your pet. Though more often than not, this is a palpable symptom of cat urinary tract infection. And how should you determine if this is indeed a consequence of cat UTI? You actually have three options.
Should you suspect that it is most likely a bladder infection, initially check the cats pee on the floor and check for traces of urine crystals and blood. Not finding any of those, though noticing that your pet rarely pees or perhaps passing only a few dribbles, try to get a feel of your pets bladder through the stomach. If the bladder is full, kitty will surely flitch and shriek in pain. Nevertheless, to confirm your worst fears, nothing beats driving to the veterinarian for the conduct of relevant medical tests and professional consultation as well.
If results diagnose a bladder infection, you can administer a pet herbal supplement instead of prescription drugs to treat a cat urinary tract infection. Alternative medicine is deemed cheaper, risk-free, and sometimes even more effective than prescription drugs, and will soon have your cat going for the litter box once again.
Bruce Maul is a partner in Goldf Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed, Herbal Remedies and other health related products. Learn more about Herbal Remedies.
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In most instances, these changes solicit a somewhat spooky reaction from the feline that likewise renders many pet owners totally clueless over the pets medical condition. Take the case of a cat that has utterly disregarded the hygienic intent of a litter box, to pee and poop all over the place. Time and time again, this whimsical behavior has caused anxiety among many cat owners, to initially spend a few days being confused and frustrated over the cats demeanor, and eventually rushing to the veterinarian once the pet begins to pass blood along a trickle of urine.
If you have noticed a similar change in your pets peeing habits, it is likely that the feline has contracted a cat urinary tract infection and the poor cat has no way of telling you its bladder woes. If so, why would a cat inflicted with a bladder infection drift away from the litter box? Chances are, kitty perceives the litter box as the direct cause of the discomfort and this entices the creature to pee in some other places.
The behavioral shift may be caused by some other psychological factors bugging your pet. Though more often than not, this is a palpable symptom of cat urinary tract infection. And how should you determine if this is indeed a consequence of cat UTI? You actually have three options.
Should you suspect that it is most likely a bladder infection, initially check the cats pee on the floor and check for traces of urine crystals and blood. Not finding any of those, though noticing that your pet rarely pees or perhaps passing only a few dribbles, try to get a feel of your pets bladder through the stomach. If the bladder is full, kitty will surely flitch and shriek in pain. Nevertheless, to confirm your worst fears, nothing beats driving to the veterinarian for the conduct of relevant medical tests and professional consultation as well.
If results diagnose a bladder infection, you can administer a pet herbal supplement instead of prescription drugs to treat a cat urinary tract infection. Alternative medicine is deemed cheaper, risk-free, and sometimes even more effective than prescription drugs, and will soon have your cat going for the litter box once again.
Bruce Maul is a partner in Goldf Flax Seed, Inc. which provides only top quality Flax Seed, Herbal Remedies and other health related products. Learn more about Herbal Remedies.
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