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As a dog lover why would you want to know about cats not dogs? Hey! It never hurts to look on the other side of the stone. However, if you are a true dog lover the thought of owning a cat may well be the last thing you want to think about. This article will give you some new things to consider about cats not dogs.

Have you ever really thought about why you prefer a dog over a cat? You need to consider that you may have been influenced by your parents and other family members. Their preference became your preference. And if you check you may well find their preference came from their family.

However, by having an open mind, you may discover that felines are not “evil personified” as you may have been taught by your folks.

One of the tales passed on through the years has been the myth that a cat will steal your baby’s breath away. Years ago this type of myth was called an “old wife’s tale”. There is no scientific basis for this kind of reasoning.

Many

The Toys Cats Will Love!

Do you walk through the pet store, see the many toys available for your cat, and wonder if the expense will be worth it? Cats can be fickle creatures, but a good time can be found with almost any toy. Cats are like children they go through stages and sometimes need age appropriate toys and can get bored very easily. Some suggestions for toys include the cat towers, stuffed mice, small amounts of catnip, stuffed animals, ribbons, and plastic balls.

From an early age, kittens learn to pick up things in their mouths. It is an instinct, just like using their claws. When a cat plays, they like to grab and bit their toys. Let us look at the toys listed above. A cat tower is a great way to teach you cat where it is appropriate to climb. It will keep them off the blinds or curtains while giving them hours of fun. There are many styles of cat towers from the two story towers to the ones rising to the ceiling.  The answer to your question is, the more levels they have the more fun and enjoyment they will receive out of a cat tower. A cat will

Help For Your Cats Ear Mites!

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You have just adopted a new kitten and named her Majesty. But now you have to say, Majesty, sure as heck is not acting like she is majestic. She’s acting like her ears are driving her nuts and itching like crazy. What can be the cause? It may well be your cats ear mites are getting the upper hand.

This article will discuss what you can do to help Majesty to act majestic again.

If you’re new to owning a cat you may not have ever dealt with ear mites on a pet before. It’s not the end of the world, nor should you panic, when your see those tiny little critters crawling around on the inside of her Majesty’s ears.

You should know this little critter in the ears of your pet is extremely irritating and can cause bad pain. In fact these little creatures are a parasite and can be a severe health issue for your feline.

One of the first signs that your Majesty may be infested with the mites is a rapid shaking of the head and a twitching of the ears. On top of that you will see her

Discover How Your Cats Mating Can Cost You Money!

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One of the natural things that come along with Gert’s cycle is the natural instinct for cats mating. You may well open your front door to leave for work and she will shoot out that front door like a bullet. If you haven’t noticed every feral cat, neighbors cat and even “Ol” Roscoe, the cat from across town, has been waiting on her “Queenship” to get out the door.

Chances are all those male cats have been hanging around several days. Go take a look at your lawn and look at all the burn spots from their urine and feces. You know cats like to urinate and defecate in the same place or as near to it as they can get. Now not only do you have a pregnant cat on your hands, but a ruined lawn or flower beds. Once again you can be looking at a major expense getting your lawn back into pristine condition.

It is possible, even though unlikely, that the problem of so many cats invading one neighborhood could affect the actual real estate value of your home or your neighbors; if they hang around long enough. “Well thanks for the

Discover How Your Cats Mating Can Cost You Money!

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Hey! It’s true; your cats mating can cost you a lot of money or just a small amount. Just how much it can cost you is going to be determined by what action steps you take. You can spend as much as $1000.00 or perhaps more. But then again you may well have to spend only a $100.00 or less. This article will discuss the ways your pets mating can cost you thousands of dollars or just a few dollars and what you can do to cut your losses.

Let’s suppose your feline pets name is "Gert". She wondered into your yard and adopted you and your family, a short while ago. Gert now is as much a part of your family as your hubby. In fact maybe more so than the hubby, you know what I mean right?

Because you adopted her off the street she came to you without being spayed. You have been so busy; the need for getting her spayed was put on the back burner. But now Gert has started her female cycle. This is where she can cost you some big dollars.

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