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Training a Cat with a Cat Training Clicker

March 4, 2011 at 5:49 pm | Cat Care Tips | No comments yet, be the first!

Cat Training ClickersAre you having a difficult time training your cat? One of the most simple and powerful cat training devices is called a cat training clicker.
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Cat Toilet Train Explained

March 4, 2011 at 10:51 am | Cat Care Tips | 1 comment

Cat using the toilet
Nothing says “look at how smart my cat is” like your feline perched up on a human toilet. The art and science of the cat toilet train is pretty simple, but it takes some time and dedication.

Once you finish this article, you should understand how to train a cat to use the toilet, along with the benefits and potential problems. Continue reading…

How To Stop a Cat From Meowing

July 30, 2010 at 1:49 pm | Cat Care Tips | 5 comments

Cat meowing

Does your cat drive you crazy with excessive meowing?

And has this mad you wonder how to stop a cat from meowing?

Read this article for help with meowing

Why Does A Cat Meow?

As mentioned before on our cats meow page, cats mainly meow for attention.

Cats have more than 100 vocal cords and use their meows as a way to communicate with their owners.

Cats meow for different reasons, some more than others, but the main reason is to communicate with its owner.

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How To Stop A Cat From Peeing In The House Or On The Carpet

July 13, 2010 at 10:48 am | Cat Care Tips | No comments yet, be the first!

If your cat is peeing in your house, on your carpet – you might want to know how to stop a cat from peeing in the house.

It’s Not Medical, Is It?

First things first, make sure your cat is in “good working order” –

OK – cat’s aren’t machines, but seriously, make sure your cat is healthy and doesn’t have any serious conditions.

cat peeing in the litter box - not the house carpet

The most common cause of cats peeing in the house of on the carpet is because they can’t hold their bladder… maybe your cats not using the litter box because it can’t hold it!

For instance, in medium to larger, female-spayed cats who are a little older, there is a common form of incontinence (which means lack of self control) called: “primary sphincter mechanism” incontinence.

What does that mean? – Basically that the cat cannot control it’s bladder, or more specifically, it’s sphincter (where it pee’s from).

So check with your vet first, to make sure the problem isn’t medically related.
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The World Cup For Cats

July 9, 2010 at 8:57 am | Cat Care Tips | No comments yet, be the first!

I found the following video to be extremely funny.

These cats look like they are in the world cup for cats, just playing with a ping pong ball like there is no tomorrow. Continue reading…

How To Keep Your Cat Off The Counter

June 28, 2010 at 7:03 pm | Cat Care Tips | No comments yet, be the first!

You want to know how to keep your cat off the counter?  That’s easy! – Read on for a couple tricks that have worked for others in the past! (Jump to the answer)

Why Does Your Cat Get On The Counter?

First and foremost, let’s figure out why the cat would want to jump up on the counter:

Is it because:

  • That’s where you keep its toys?
  • There is some delicious food to be had
  • Your cat likes to drink from the sink faucet (ours does!)
  • To look down upon you (cat’s like high ground)

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How Much Does A Cat Cost Per Month?

December 12, 2009 at 3:14 pm | Cat Care Tips | No comments yet, be the first!

I really wish there was a flat dollar amount that I could give to people when they ask how much does a cat cost per month.  But, there isn’t.

Now you ask.. Why?  Because it depends on several factors.

If you’re looking for a flat monthly amount, I can tell you from my experience, be prepared to spend near $200 a month on your cat.  If you have more than one (1) cat, the cost definitely increases, but there are certain things that the cats can share.  Read on to find out how much a cat cost annually and what factors make the difference. Continue reading…

Surprised Kitty: Cutest Cat Video Online

December 4, 2009 at 1:40 pm | Cat Care Tips | 4 comments

For those of you who haven’t witnessed the cutest cat video online yet.. check out “surprised kitty” below:

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Stop Cat Scratching: One Stupidly Simple Way

October 28, 2009 at 9:11 pm | Cat Care Tips | 3 comments

Don’t you wish you could stop cat scratching in your home, weather it’s you he is scratching, or your furniture?

You know it when your cat uses his claws (I’m going to use a male cat for consistency sake).  You can hear it tear through the threads, or you can feel it penetrate your skin.

I’ve read of other methods, such as getting a scratching post and putting catnip on it to encourage your cat to scratch that instead of the furniture… but I found that my cat would still scratch my arms and some furniture he really liked. Continue reading…

Cat Not Using Litter Box? – Try These Tips

October 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm | Cat Care Tips | 1 comment

cat not using litter boxHave you ever come home to find your cat not using litter box?

Maybe your cat left you a “present’ on the carpet, or in the kitchen!

The truth is, even if your cat has been using its litter tray for several years, it is possible for them to start mis-behaving “randomly”.

The reason I quote randomly is because 95% of the time, the reason the cat goes to the bathroom somewhere other than its litter box is because something either changed, or needs to be changed.

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