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Five Tips for Litter Box Training Your Cat
Whether you have a kitten or a cat that you’re training to not be feral, litter box training can be a real chore. Kittens that are with a litter-trained mother will usually be trained by the mother cat, but once they’re away from Mom, you get to take over.
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How to Treat for Ticks Around the Clock
Have you ever heard the saying, “Blood tells the tale?” In the case of ticks, that would definitely be an accurate statement. On your cat, ticks can be fairly easy to spot, especially if your cat has a short fur coat. If the ticks have just newly latched on to your cat’s skin, they will not yet have the telling distended body that is full of blood, their favorite and only meal they need to live on. So how do ticks find their way onto your cat? Thanks to body heat, that is all that is needed. Ticks seek warm-blooded animals to latch onto with their pincher-like mandibles. They will burrow around until they find a relatively hair free spot and latch on, only letting go once they have had their fill of your cat’s blood or if the cat’s owner (that would be you) finds the culprit and pulls the ticks off.
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What Illnesses Does Your Cat’s Vaccinations Cover?
All felines should be vaccinated annually to protect their health. Even if your cat is indoors, there is a possibility that he may escape and be exposed to harmful diseases. Vaccines typically fall into two categories: core vaccinations that are recommended for all cats, and non-core vaccinations that are administered under certain circumstances.
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Dental Care for Kitties
Most pet owners can spot their pet’s health issues right away. One health problem that may not be so easy to find is dental disease. Cats, just like humans, can have problems with their teeth. As cats age, most do have some form of periodontal disease. Only a vet can tell for certain, but there are things that you can look for when you suspect dental problems with your cat.
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Top Signs that Your Cat Might Have Been Poisoned
Cats are curious by nature. Because of their curious nature, it is easy for cats to ingest poisons that can cause them to become very ill. Without proper treatment, a cat could die from poisoning.
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How Often Should You Clean Your Cat’s Litter Box?
It’s a problem every cat owner has; how to dispose of your kitty’s nastier bits. You have to consider a number of things, from how many cats you have to your abilities to the odor issue. Let’s start with cat litter.
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