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How to make your cat’s carrier a friend, not foe
Choosing the best kind of carrier for your catChoosing the right carrier is fundamental to your cat’s comfort and sense of security—so make sure that your carrier is sturdy, quiet and provides easy access to your cat. Top loading carriers are easiest to access for you and for your veterinary office staff. There are both “soft shell” and “hard shell” carriers available and your choice depends on your preferences. I prefer a hard plastic carrier that is easy to take apart and has a door on top that can be opened for easy access to your kitty, but also makes it a lot easier to place him in the carrier…
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5 Myths About Cat Nail Caps
If you are like me, you want to protect your furniture from cat scratching, but you don’t want to put your kitten through the terrors of a declaw surgery. When I had my first 2 cats, I refrained from getting furniture that was any fun to scratch and that worked beautifully for me. However, after almost 10 years without a cat in my home, a lot of furniture changes, and a new kitten arrival, I had to come up with a different solution. Enter nail caps! I love them and they work perfectly for my Lancelot. I use the VICTHY Nail Caps from Amazon and they’ve been working very well…
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Feeding your new kitten
Now that you have a new kitten, I’m sure you’d like to know how to bring her up to be a happy, healthy cat. Diet is one of the most important choices you make for your new kitty. Most importantly, you need to feed a diet that is specially formulated for growing kittens. The diet should be high in calories, protein-rich, and easy to digest. My favorite kitten foods include options from Purina, Royal Canin, Iams, and Hill’s. These companies put a lot of research into formulating the best diets for your pets and they employ veterinarians who specialize in nutrition to formulate their foods. These diets are your best…
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Kitten-Proofing Your Home
Kittens are naturally curious and will get into all kinds of trouble if allowed free reign in your home. It is important to make sure that you’ve made some changes to keep your feline cutie out of danger. The goal is to prevent your kitty from hurting itself or doing damage to your house. Indoor Plants: Cats do love to chew on greenery, but some can be poisonous or otherwise hazardous to their health. Make sure all indoor plants are safe for cats and keep them up and away from kitten’s teeth and claws to ensure that they don’t become eaten. You can check your houseplants against this list from…
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