Cat Poisoning – What Every Cat Owner Should Know...

It is an unfortunate fact that many pet cats have to suffer from ingesting toxins and many of these cases are avoidable; a glance through pet insurance claims stats tells us that quite often well-meaning but ignorant pet owners poison their cats by giving them medication meant for human consumption. Rodenticides are the next biggest class of poison that harms cats. Innocuous stuff such as chocolate, raisins, and onions that...

Toilet Train Your Kitten – Start Early To Su...

Cats are clean and hygienic animals and this is one of the major pluses with cats. They make life that much easier for their owners. By nature cats are programmed to bury their urine and feces. Toilet-training your kitten means that you teach it to follow its instincts, only instead of having a free run of the house it learns to use the litter box. A big advantage of a litter box is that it allows your cat to dig and fulfill...

Dog Health Facts that Every Dog Owner Should Know...

Here are useful dog health related tips for every dog lover. This information when implemented can make a huge difference to the quality of life of your beloved canine friend. Ensure that your dog has been vaccinated for distemper, parvovirus, coronavirus, hepatitis, Lyme disease, parainfluenza, and Bordatella. Breeds such as Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, and Pit Bulls need an additional fourth booster shot so that they...

Cool Dog Facts...

Fact-based lists are always fun to read; here’s one on dogs. Dogs rely heavily on their sense of smell; a dog’s sense of smell is around a thousand times stronger than that of humans. There is a breed of dogs, the Basenji, which cannot bark. Yes, a dog that does not bark. A Chinese dog breed, Chow Chow, is the only dog breed with a blue tongue. It is also one of the oldest dog breeds around. You can train a dog to warn...

It is Good to Have Your Cat Neutered...

You do your pet cat and cats all over the world a favor when you get it fixed – neutered if it is male and spayed if female. Fixing is a simple medical procedure that removes the reproductive organs of your pet cat. A neutered cat does not suffer from testicular cancer; if neutered young it reduces the chances of your pet cat spraying its scent marking on the wall and your favorite carpet. Also a neutered cat is less likely...

Amazing Cat Facts...

Cats are amazing animals – full of beauty and grace. How much does the average cat-owner really know about his feline friend? Very little, I’d say. Here are some very interesting facts on cats that you will surely enjoy. Just like humans have fingerprints; cats have nose prints. The nose pad of each cat is unique Purring is not always a sign of contentment, cats also purr when they experience pain and discomfort. It is...

Important Considerations When Going for Cat Insura...

The funny thing about insurance, any insurance, is that you have a feeling you will be needing it and the insurance company feels that the odds are you won’t. Keep this fact in mind when trying to get your pet cat insured. It will help you decide the optimum coverage for your feline friend and you will not fall for the insurance company’s marketing tactics. Cat insurance is relevant for you only if you can turn to it when...

Basic Dog Care Pointers for Pet Owners...

Dogs make wonderful pets and they bring a lot of cheer to our lives. As responsible pet owners it is our duty to ensure that they get good care so that they can live a long and disease-free life. By keeping some time aside every day for our pet dogs we can ensure their physical and psychological well-being. Grooming is an essential part of dog care; cats are inveterate groomers but dog owners need to ensure that their...