Category: Cat Care & Grooming

The Siamese cat is a “natural” breed meaning that it wasn’t developed by breeding other breeds together to create it. It was found in nature. However, several other breeds of cat have been derived from this natural breed. I think these are all great cats, but not quite as great as I. Related Breeds Of Siamese Cat Breed The Balinese is derived from the Siamese. Essentially this cat is a long haired version of the Siamese. As such, the CFA recognizes only the four main point colors, but other Cat Associations recognize a broader variety of points. The Tonkinese is a cross between the Burmese and the Siamese. Originally the Burmese breed was typically cross bred with the Siamese. However, the Burmese tends to be a solid color cat with a heavier body type than the Wedgie Siamese. Tonkinese cats have points on their body, though their base body color tends to be darker than that of the Siamese.

Cat Increased Water Intake Sometimes you will observe that your cat increased water intake. Cats have the instinctual habit of hiding diseases. If you are a responsible cat owner you are recommended to keep a keen watch on your cat to ensure the good health of your pet. The very obvious symptoms of diseases in cats are significant changes in their behavior. A cat being attacked by disease might either turn out to be very docile or aggressive. Apart from behavioral changes, there can be many other symptoms of your cat is suffering from a disease like increased water intake. The following are the diseases that may make a cat drink water at an increased rate. Diseases Leading to Cat Increased Water Intake The following problems are the most common causes of weight loss and increased thirst in older cats at Daisy Street Vets. The occurrence of chronic renal failure may cause of cat increased water intake as there will be an increased level of urination of your cat.

Cat Parasite A parasite obtains its nutrition from your pet and gives nothing in return except possible illness. This one-sided relationship has been under attack by concerned pet owners, veterinarians, pet-food manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies. As a concerned pet owner, you must be aware of whether your cat has a parasite problem, whether you can treat it at home or need to visit your veterinarian, and how to prevent the parasite from finding a home on or in your pet’s body. First, let me dispel a few old wives’ tales: Garlic does not cure worms. Cats do not transmit pinworms to children. Candy does not cause worms. Worms do not always cause disease (many pets live nicely with their parasites). Thinness or constant hunger does not always indicate worm problems. The worm medicine sold in pet stores and grocery stores should not be used unless your pet has roundworms and your veterinarian has advised you to use it.

Information about Cat Odors Cat Odors One of the most frustrating issues of owning a cat. When you open your front door, do you smell cats or freshness? Here are five natural ways to freshen and rejuvenate your home. First, though, the best start is a clean home. Luckily, you have two gentle, nontoxic cleaners right at your fingertips: baking soda and vinegar. Mildly acidic vinegar is a natural disinfectant that kills mold, mildew, germs, and viruses, and dissolves stains, including soap scum and hard-water schmutz. “Vinegar actually removes the sources of the odor, and once everything dries, it smells very fresh,” says Jill Potvin Schoff of Wallingford, Conn., author of “Green Up Your Cleanup” (Creative Homeowner, March 2008). Baking soda removes the source of the odor by neutralizing its pH and makes a gentle, effective scouring-powder and stain remover. For urine, vomit or other smelly stains, clean with vinegar or club soda.  Or spray a 50-50 solution of water and vinegar on just about any spill or stain.

Cats are lovely as it is but there is no end to human fantasy. Dressing up your cat in various costumes to make it look a real beauty, is quite a fad among the cat breeders and owners. Cats don’t need to wear clothes everyday and they don’t like to do so too. Cats are used to roam about as they are with their perfect agility and grace on normal days and might not feel comfortable in a dress but you can cajole a cat to wear a dress on special occasions such as her birthday and take your shots in a number of poses to fill up your memories and then remove the clothes immediately, before she gets too irritated and aggressive. Cat Clothes And Accessories Just like our costume parties, a cats’ dress is only limited in colors, styles, designs and patterns to human imagination. The felt can be used for making the dress while easily detachable Velcro head and neck ornaments add to the beautiful look too.

How To Train a Cat (Cat Training) Many people are under the mistaken impression that cats are arrogant, moody creatures that will ignore their owners’ attempts to train them. They think that cats could obey and choose not to. Although cats do ignore commands because they don’t feel like doing what their owners ask, sometimes they are not obeying because they simply do not understand. Training a cat (Cat Training) generally takes a lot more time and patience than training a dog. Positive reinforcement works better than negative reinforcement with cats. If you punish them, they will just wait until you are not watching to misbehave, so it is better to simply ignore wrong responses and lavish praise on your cat when he responds correctly. You should start training your cat when he is about eight to ten weeks old. However, if you have an older cat, don’t let that stop you. It may be a bit harder to teach him,

Urinary Problems in Cat The symptoms of urinary problems in cat may try to urinate more often and only urinate a little, or your cat may fail to do so at all. It may look strained or show signs of pain when urinating, and stay in a urinating position for longer than normal. Its urine might have a pinkish color due to blood in the urine. Earlier this week, one of my Abyssiniaurn cats, Hobbes, began to squat outside the litterbox, seeking soft surfaces such as rugs and clothes. After much straining, all that came out was a driblet with tiny spots of blood. Off to the veterinarian she went, where she was diagnosed with a feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). A FLUTD can result from various causes for urinary problems in cats such as a urinary tract infection (bacteria, viruses or fungi), or more complicated causes, such as parasites, cancerous tumors, trauma, bladder stones,

Cat Grooming – Keep Your Cat Looking Great Cats do not like to be dirty. Most cats spend a good part of their day licking their paws and face to stay clean and tidy. However, despite this, few cat owners think about cat grooming.   However, Cat Grooming is very important. This process helps remove loose hair from your cat’s body. Without brushing, a lot of this hair would have ended up in your cat’s stomach. Since hair is not easily digestible, it often forms hairballs. While cats can sometimes cough up hairballs, they can clog the intestinal tract, as well. In addition, cat grooming can remove dirt and debris from your cat’s coat. It is also a great opportunity to check for fleas and ticks. If you thought your cat would hate to be groomed, you may be surprised at how much he actually enjoys the experience. Of course, it is much easier to accustom your cat to brushes and combs when he is still a young kitten.

Cat Chemical Burn Many household products such as detergents (dishwasher and laundry) and oven drain or toilet bowl cleaners can cause chemical burns of the skin or eyes. Mace can also cause severe burns.   Cat Chemical Burn Home Remedies   Wash the affected area with a steady stream of freshwater – preferably with a hose or hose attachment in the sink or bathtub. Do not touch the substance yourself, and do not spread it further over your cat’s body.   Decrease, a sterile eyewash can also be used to wash away the chemical from your cat’s eyes. A rinse (one-quart water and one teaspoon of baking soda) can be used with acids (toilet-bowl cleaner, mace) but not alkalis (drain cleaners).   Cat Chemical Burn Treatment   For alkali burns, thirty minutes of rinsing may be necessary. Severe chemical burns may require hourly administrations of medication.   Chemical burns are different from thermal burns. Generally, a cat gets affected by chemical burns when it licks or ingests a corrosive chemical in the form of bleach or disinfectants.