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Teaching Your Feline to Use a Cat Scratching Post

Posted on February 22, 2009 by admin

Scratching is an instinctive cat behavior and one that they truly enjoy. Cats scratch for many reasons. One is for marking their territory. Feline paws leave behind the cat’s scent so whatever object is scratched will smell like your cat. Scratching is also a form of exercise for them. Find out how to teach your feline to use a cat scratching post.

Remember, that a cat’s idea of something good to scratch may be different than your idea. Do not make the mistake of buying an expensive jpost just because it looks good or matches your sofa. An excellent post will allow your cat to fully stretch her body and remain stable. If your pet starts scratching on ia post that subsequently falls down, you can be sure that she will not use it in the future.

After buying the post, your next step is to train your cat to scratch it. Do not force the cat’s claws to scratch the post. Try putting the post where your cat used to scratch. For instance, if she liked scratching your wooden chair, then put it nearby the chair. Other good places include close to your feline’s bed so she’ll have something to scratch after her nap. If you are lucky, your cat will start using the post. If not, you will have to be more creative in enticing your cat to scratch where you want.

For cats that are responsive to catnip, try rubbing some on the post. Another way is to associate the post with fun times. Put a few food treats around it or dangle some toys that will lure her to reach for the toy and unwittingly scratch the post. Remember to praise your cat every time she scratches your post so she will remember that scratching the post is both fun and pleases you.

Of course, you can attempt to train them directly to scratch the post. Give the order to scratch while pointing at the post. Then, each time your cat scratches the post, give her a treat.

When your cat starts using the scratching post, the next step is to prevent her from scratching your furniture. Cover your furniture with aluminum foil or double-sided tape since these surfaces are not fun to scratch.

By following the cat training advice above, you can teach your pet to use a cat scratching post and keep your possessions from being ruined.

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How to Pick the Best Cat Toys

Posted on February 1, 2009 by admin
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Toys help fight feline boredom and provide the opportunity to practice their chasing and hunting skills. Playthings also provide the cat owner with a chance to play and bond with their pets. The following tips will help you to select the best cat toys for your furry friend.

Make sure that any toy you purchase will be safe for your cat. The toy itself or any parts should be large enough that kitty cannot swallow them and choke. Make sure that dangling toys are sturdily made. Some feature break away attachments so that kitty cannot get tangled up and choked. Before buying a first toy with catnip, try a little dried catnip to gauge your cat’s reaction. He or she may not be reactive to catnip, or a minority of felines react badly to it.

Choose soft toys that can easily be machine-washed. Cats like playing with soft toy animals especially the ones that have tails. They either bite them, paw them or chase them around. Avoid giving cats toys that are hard and rigid as most felines do not like them.

Your cat can give you clues as to what cat toys might be a hit. If your cat likes to chase around stray items, a ball could be a good choice. Does your kitty like to bat at objects? A toy that has dangling feathers or other objects could be fun.

Cat toys that engage your cat’s mind can be excellent choices. For example, the rings that have the ball that rolls around inside can give your feline hours of fun in trying to get that little ball out or batting it around and around.

As with human kids, it is best not to put out all of the cat’s toys at one time. Rotate the toys so that your feline does not get bored although if your pet has a personal favorite, you will want to keep that plaything available all the time.

By following the tips above, you should be able to pick the best cat toys for your special feline friend.

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The Best Cat Food for Your Feline

Posted on January 12, 2009 by admin
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The right cat food is essential to a healthy, happy cat. How do you pick the best cat food for your cat? While each cat will have
slightly different nutritional needs, some general rules exist that should be considered when choosing a cat food.

First, cats need a high quality diet. This means food that contains the best types of protein, fats, carbs, and few, if any, preservatives and chemical additives. Artificial colors should also be avoided. Cats require a high protein diet. Wild cats are very carnivorous, and cats are designed to derive a great deal of their nutritional needs from protein. House cats, while not living in the wild, still have many of the same nutritional needs as their wild feline ancestors. Thus, the most important ingredient in any cat food is protein. Carbohydrates are also an important part of a cats diet, but high carbohydrate diets are not the best for them.

Many premium brands of cat food, such as
Eukanuba offer exactly what most cats require, and may not be more expensive than cheaper foods in the long run. High-end cat
foods call for smaller servings than the lower cost cat foods. Also, since an inadequate diet can lead to costly health issues, the possibility of future expensive veterinary bills can also make the premium foods more attractive. Also, less food means less waste which ultimately reduces litter expenses.

Another aspect of cat food to be considered is the quality of the protein in the food. The best type of protein is chicken meal which can only be made from skin, flesh, and bones. Food that has meat byproducts can contain nearly any animal part, which results in a lower quality of protein than chicken meal. Chicken is typically better than beef for cats.

By choosing a cat food that contains chicken meal, following any recommendations from your vet, and avoiding artificial substances, you should be able to find the best cat food for your cat.

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Automatic Litter Boxes: The Right Choice for Your Cat?

Posted on December 29, 2008 by admin
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The litter box ranks second only to food and water as the most important item in a feline’s life. Cats are fastidious and do not enjoy a messy or smelly toileting place. Automatic litter boxes can help reduce the mess and smell along with the amount of cleaning required. But, they also have some drawbacks. Learn whether self cleaning litter boxes are right for your kitty.

Automatic litter boxes are great for people who do not care for the chore of scooping every day. These self cleaning litter boxes use robotic trays where your cat’s waste is mechanically raked into a sealed container shortly after your cat eliminates. These will not operate until your cat gets out of the box since motion detectors and a safety bar are used to stop the cleaning rake from harming your feline.

Once the cat’s waste is in the container, it will automatically seal itself and cause the odor to be trapped inside. You must remember to empty this container when full or its odor will become noticeable. Simply empty the storage container and reinsert it or buy a replacement container.

In theory, no scooping and reduced odor sounds great. A few drawbacks are present, though. These litter boxes run either on electricity or batteries. So, if the power is out or you have no batteries, the litter box will not get scooped.

Automatic litter boxes are more expensive to buy. Since one litter box per cat in a household plus one extra is recommended, you could easily spend hundreds of dollars outfitting your house with these boxes. Costly premium litter is necessary for them to work properly. You may also have to purchase replacement waste cartridges.

Some cats never adjust to the noise and motion of the raking mechanism. It is best to introduce this type of litter box when the cat is young. The boxes can malfunction at times such as the rake can get stuck or fail to kick on.

Most cat owners who try automatic litter boxes are happy with them and prefer them to scooping. Often, the cats are the determining factor. If they refuse to use automatic litter boxes, you will have to resort once again to scooping.

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