Kitty Hip Hop
Whatz up Kittys
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Big Eyed Dog Loves Life
Who said I want to be here?! I am a little nervous…anyone have the time? I think I have somewhere else to be!!!
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What Is Gray And Has A Trunk
Joke: What’s gray and has a trunk?
Answer: A mouse going on vacation! LOL
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Cats Can Do Real Tricks Too
Who says a cat can’t learn new tricks? This cat has many dogs beat, paws down!
Can your dog do that?
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How Much When and How Often to Feed Your Adult Dog
Feeding your dog properly can be tricky. The questions of how much, when, and how often come to mind. Well there are three ways I know of how most dogs are feed.
- Place a full bowl or other food container out and allow your dog to eat all day.
- Only give your dog a specific amount of food at scheduled intervals.
- Allow your dog to eat only for a certain amount of time.
My dogs eat a set amount of dog food two times per day. The amount I feed each one is dependent on how much the dog weighs. Check with your vet or see the guidelines listed on your dog food bag or container to make sure you do not over feed your dog.
Even though you may follow the guidelines listed on your dogs food label it is still important to monitor your dogs health. If your dog is active you may need to feed more to sustain your dogs energy level. If you have a dog which is not very active you may not need to feed your dog as much food. You should check with your veterinarian before starting or changing your dog feeding routine.
Keep your dog healthy, evaluate your dogs physical condition every three to six months or follow your vet’s recommendations.
What is your dogs eating method? Do you think your dog is healthier because of the way you feed your dog?
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Find Out If Your Cat Food Has Been Recalled
The FDA looks out for our cats by posting a list of recalls for pet food which may be harmful. If you are worried about your cat’s food, see the list below. The recall list below will take you to the FDA’s site for recalled cat food by brand.
Cat Food Recalls
Americas Choice, Preferred Pet
Authority
Best Choice
Blue Buffalo Co (RICE GLUTEN)
Cats Choice
Co-Op Gold
Companion
Compliments
Demolulas Market Basket
Demoulas/Market Basket
Despar
Diamond Pet Food (RICE GLUTEN)
Doctors Foster & Smith
Doctors Foster & Smith (RICE GLUTEN)
Eight In One Inc (Salmonella)
Eukanuba Cat Cuts and Flaked
Eukanuba Morsels in Gravy
Evolve
Evolve
Fame
Feline Classic
Feline Cuisine
Fine Feline Cat
Food Lion
Foodtown
Giant Companion
Giant Eagle
Hannaford
Harmony Farms (RICE GLUTEN)
Hartz Mountain Corp (Salmonella)
Health Diet Cat Food
Hill Country Fare
Hill’s Prescription Diet
Hy Vee
Hy-Vee
Iams Cat Slices and Flakes
Iams Select Bites
J.E. Mondou
La Griffe
Laura Lynn
Li’l Red
Lick Your Chops
Lick Your Chops (RICE GLUTEN)
Loving Meals
Master Choice
Medi-Cal
Meijer’s Main Choice
Natural Balance (RICE GLUTEN)
Natural Ultramix
Nu Pet
Nutriplan
Nutro
Nutro Max Cat Gourmet Classics
Nutro Max Gourmet Classics
Nutro Natural Choice
Nutro Products
Paws
Performatrin Ultra
Pet Pride
Pet Pride / Good n Meaty
Pounce
Presidents Choice
Price Chopper
Priority Canada
Priority US
Publix
Roche Brothers
Roundy’s
Royal Canin (RICE GLUTEN)
Royal Canin Veterinary Diet (RICE GLUTEN)
Save-A-Lot Special Blend
Schnucks
Science Diet Feline Cuts Adult
Science Diet Feline Cuts Kitten
Science Diet Feline Cuts Mature Adult 7+
Science Diet Feline Savory Cuts Can
Sophistacat
Special Kitty Canada
Special Kitty US
Springfield Prize
Sprout
Stop & Shop Companion
Stuzzy Gold
Triumph
Wegmans
Weis Total Pet
Western Family Canada
Western Family US
White Rose
Winn Dixie
Your Pet
Keep your cat healthy. If you think your cat my have eaten a food product listed on the recall list consult your veterinarian for advice.
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To Neuter Or Not To Neuter Your Cat
Getting your cat neutered is a serious decision to make for both you, and your pet. The term neutering applies to both sexes of cat - castration in males, spaying in females. It can be done anytime after six months of age and involves the removal of the testicles in the male cat and usually tying the fallopian tubes in females, though vets may vary in their practice towards females. It involves a general anesthetic for either operation but on the whole the cat will recover quickly, though the operation and recovery time is longer in a female than a male. The female cat will usually have dissolvable stitches that will come out on their own, although you will have to keep a close eye on their wound for a while. Male cats normally do not need aftercare with the exception of the night after the anesthetic.
There are many good reasons for getting your cat neutered:
- It reduces the risk of unwanted kittens.
- Male cats are less likely to stray
- Male cats are less aggressive
- You will not have to keep your female cat in during her ‘heat’
- Neutered females are unlikely to be attacked by un-neutered males
This is just a few of the reasons that you should consider getting your cat neutered. Many people think that a female cat needs to have a litter of kittens before she is spayed but there is no scientific proof that it benefits them in any way. Indeed, like humans, having babies puts strain on a cats health and she will not feel any psychological difference whether she has them or not. An unspayed female will become agitated during her time of heat, so if you are not intending to breed her it is really in her interest to get her spayed.An un-neutered male is liable to wander and can often be aggressive towards other cats, leading to high veterinary bills if they need treatment. There is also the issue of cat pee which has a very strong smell from un-neutered males. If you have a cat that is not neutered you are liable to have other un-neutered cats spraying your home as they try to mark their territory.
It only takes one un-neutered male to impregnate many females, most of whom can have litters of up to eight kittens. There is a huge amount of unwanted, stray or feral cats on the streets, many of whom will die in dreadful conditions. By getting your cat neutered you drastically reduce the amount of unwanted kittens that can be produced.
Here are a few things to consider before you have your pet neutered:
- They will be having a general anesthetic which holds it own risks
- Neutered cats run the risk of obesity
- Neutered cats may suffer from slight incontinence.
The pro’s of neutering you cat far outweigh the con’s for both you and your pet. If you are looking to make your cats comfortable, happy, gentle and contented then I would strongly suggest that you consider neutering them.
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Looking after your cat it not as simple as just picking up food and a litter tray for them. Many people find themselves faced with a cat that scratches the furniture, digs up the garden, runs up the curtains and attacks anything that comes near them. As a cat lover and former veterinary nurse I have had a lot of experience with the highs and lows of being a cat parent (you will never be their owner!). So I have put down some of my thoughts on the various common problems of cat parenting on my lens at http://www.squidoo.com/catsclaws |
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