Archive for the 'Cats' Category
10/26/2009
Ready, Set, Adopt a Pet!
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
So you’ve decided to adopt a pet--congratulations! You’ll be saving a life, gaining a best friend and becoming part of the pet overpopulation solution.
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10/19/2009
Litter Box After a Move
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Question from Cathy:
We recently moved into a new house and bought new furniture. My 5 year old cat won't go near the laundry room where her litter box is. What can I do?
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10/2/2009
Traveling with Cats
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Question from Amanda:
Our two cats absolutely HATE the car. Just going 2 minutes down the road to the vet's office is a hassle. We are moving 10 hours away soon. Do you have any advice on traveling with cats for this long?
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9/21/2009
Do cats really need a bath?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
That depends. Most indoor cats do not need to be bathed. They naturally take care of grooming themselves. However, if kitty is overweight or in poor health, he or she may have difficulty reaching certain areas of the body, so a simple sponge bath or wet cloth may do the trick to help them clean those neglected areas.
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9/17/2009
We just got a cat and I need to train my kids how to hold the cat correctly. How would you teach a 4 and 6 year old how to hold a cat?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Great question! First of all, your child should be old enough to follow direction from you accurately and they should obey any commands you give them regarding a pet. This is for the safety of both your child and the critter.
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9/15/2009
My cat is constantly meowing. It was cute at first, but now it’s too much. Why could she be doing this?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Believe it or not, my cat Tank does this too! He meows incessantly after he eats. We plan to have him examined at our vet’s office to find out if there is a physical cause for this.
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9/13/2009
How do I handle a “misbehaving” cat?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Well, I’m not sure what you mean by misbehaving. Is he or she playing too rough? Biting or scratching when you pick him or her up? Eliminating outside of the litter box?
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9/11/2009
What are your thoughts on declawing the cat?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Declawing is a very controversial topic. I think it’s important to first understand the actual procedure, recovery period, and what behavioral issues could possibly emerge for your cat post surgery.
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9/9/2009
My daughter wants to walk the cat on a leash. Is this okay?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
Some cats will oblige you by walking on a leash, but most won’t. Be sure to prepare your daughter that kitty may not want to walk on a leash. However, it’s certainly worth a try!
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9/7/2009
My cat will not leave my Lily plant alone. Any suggestions on how to keep him away from the plant?
By Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert
According to the Cat Fanciers’ Association, all parts of these lilies are considered toxic to cats and consuming even small amounts can cause severe poisoning. If there is a lily in your home, there is always the chance that your cat could be accidentally exposed. For this reason, cat owners should avoid exposing their cats to plants of the Liliaceae and Hemerocallis family.
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