How To De-Skunk A Cat

The following recipe which appeared in Chemical & Engineering Magazine, is a far more effective solution at removing skunk oil than the old remedy of tomato juice and will not require repeated use. This recipe may also be used on dogs as well. De-Skunk Recipe: 1 Quart 3% Hydrogen Peroxide 1 Quarter Cup Baking Soda [...]

How To Make A Feline First-aid Kit

First-aid

Emergencies can happen at any time so it’s important for every cat owner to have a Feline First-aid Kit. You could buy a ready made kit or just as easily make your own by following the list below. The items you will need for your Feline First-aid Kit are: A Container for your First-aid Kit [...]

The Exotic Shorthair

Exotic Shorthair

The Exotic Shorthair is sometimes called the lazy person’s Persian, as they have the look and personality of a Persian without the hard to handle coat. The Exotic Shorthair came about in the 1950′s when breeders of American Shorthairs secretly bred them with Persians. These hybrid American Shorthairs angered many ASH Breeders who pushed for [...]

Treating Snake And Lizard Bites In Cats

When treating snake or lizard bites in cats, the first step one should make is to identify the snake or lizard and look at the bite. If you know that the reptile is not poisonous, clean and dress the wound. If it looks as though the cat was bitten by a poisonous animal, immediately proceed [...]

Three Good Reasons to Get a Cat Microchipped

Cat Microchip

Guest Post by Gayle. There are multiple benefits to microchipping a cat, a procedure that can be done quickly and affordably at your local animal hospital. Using a needle, a veterinarian swiftly inserts a microchip under the loose skin behind a cats neck and the cat won’t even need to be anaesthetized. A microchip is [...]

How To Bottle Feed Kittens

Feeding a kitten by bottle helps to satisfy the suckling urge, but bottle feeding will require that the kitten be strong enough in order to suck from the bottle. If using a commercial kitten nurser with a soft nipple, you will more than likely need to enlarge the hole in the nipple by using a [...]

The American Shorthair

The American Shorthair

The American Shorthair was originally brought to America on the Mayflower. They were called working cats back then and they had the important job of protecting the food supplies on board the ship by killing mice and rats. Once they reached the new world their loving personalities and mice catching abilities made them very popular [...]

Thinking of Bringing Home a Cat? Ten Supplies You’ll Need!

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Guest Post by Aubrey. Whether you’re buying or adopting a cat, there are some basics you’ll want to purchase. You want your new cat to feel as comfortable as possible in its new home, so it can feel free to play, cuddle, and thrive. Here are the ten things you’ll need! 1. Litter box: Unless [...]