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Switching to Raw Food Diet for Your Pets

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Just as it is important to take the proper steps when switching between commercial pet foods, so should we switch our pets gradually to a raw diet.

Should Your Pets Eat Raw?

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After the recent pet food recalls, many pet owners are looking for alternatives to commercial diets. Some people are preparing home-cooked meals for their dogs, while others go all the way to formulating species-appropriate raw diets to ensure the best health possible for their pets.

While the many aspects of raw feeding go beyond the scope of this article, there are five major considerations to look at before even going the raw route

What You Should Know about Inappropriate Urination in Cats

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Inappropriate urination, or urinating in unacceptable places, can be one of the most frustrating feline behavioral problems that many cat owners may have to deal with. However, by understanding the reasons behind this behavior and by utilizing retraining techniques and/or medical therapy, most cases of inappropriate urination can be resolved.

Teaching Your Cat Good Manners

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This article is not about how to train your kitten to rollover or sit. It’s about setting boundaries, such as him not jumping on the table or swinging of the curtains, using a scratching post as opposed to your speakers or that beautiful sofa you have. It’s about getting him to use the litter box instead of the inside of your closet or your best cozy comforter!

Bengal Cats

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Bengal cats are a hybrid variety of cats, which are very homely and friendly by nature with a very wild look. They are also very intelligent and alert. Along with being friendly, they are very good at sports. Their distinct features are markings such as spots and rosette. It has very close resemblance to the Asian Leopard Cat and from its taxonomic name was the word ‘Bengal’ derived.

Things to Know Before You Buy a Ragdoll Kitten

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Are you thinking about buying a Ragdoll kitten? These cats are renowned for their laid-back character and they are pretty to look at, but before you acquire one you should know a few things about them.

The Egyptian Mau

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The Egyptian Mau is a striking cat with a spotted pattern and gooseberry green eyes. This cat is the only domestic that is naturally spotted and has spots that vary in size on both sides of the body.

This breed has origins in Egypt and, in fact, the word Mau is Egyptian for “cat”. Shown in Temple paintings that date to 1400 B. C. this cat’s muscular physique is a tribute to its ancestors who hunted along the Nile River. In fact, one can almost picture this cat looking like a miniature cheetah stalking its prey in the grass. The Egyptian Mau was imported to the U.S. in 1953.

A Siamese Cat Makes a Purr-fect Pet

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For hundreds of years the Siamese cat has been in existence, making it one of the oldest established cat breeds. Even though the precise origins of these cats are in dispute, it is generally suggested that they stem from the area of Southeast Asia. A plausible speculation is that they are distant descendents of the King of Siam’s revered palace cats. In the late 1800’s the first pair of Siamese cats were transported from Siam (now called Thailand) to Britain. Since then, their popularity has increased so much that they are one of today’s most admired cat breeds.