New Articles for November 29, 2006

Cool Gift Giving Ideas for Every Cat Lover

Most cat lovers also love items that feature cats so when you are looking for a gift for a cat lover you can't go wrong with a gift that has a cat theme.

Ensure a Good Relationship Between Your Cat and Your Kids

Many parents know that the best way for children to learn compassion and the importance of keeping commitments is by helping to care for a pet. Children learn from watching the adults in their lives. If a child can learn to treat an animal with respect they can take that lesson into later life. A cat can be a marvellous, loving companion for a child, but it is up to the adults in the family to ensure the cat and the kids live together happily ever after.

Kids Versus Cats

Trying to decide whether to head over to the animal shelter or stop by the fertility doctor? Here are some great things to keep in mind while you make your choice.

Dog Bed And Cat Bed Selection: The Importance of Choosing the Correct Bed for Your Pet

Choosing the correct pet bed for your dog or cat, can be critical to your pet's comfort and enjoyment, and should not be driven by price alone. It is best to choose a non-allergenic bed, and one that will withstand many washings and dryings. A Zipper less bed is preferred, because they encourage chewing. The nature of your pet should determine the style of the bed, and the weight of the pet should guide you to the proper bed size, and shape.

Tips on Buying a Cat Bed

There are pros and cons for each bed that include the expense of the bed, whether the bed is difficult to clean and comfort level. The main focus ought to be that the bed and bedding is easy to clean. A number of beds like the radiator cradle can harbor fleas if not washed regularly.

How to Adopt a Shelter Cat: Your New Cat Will Thank You for Reading This Article

If you are thinking of adding a feline to your family, consider adopting a cat from your local animal shelter or humane society. The animals have been carefully screened for adoptability and have usually been worked with to enhance sociability.

Home Remedy For Fleas
By Elizabeth Morgan

Fleas are the most annoying and troublesome insects for both humans and their pets. While we can use various products to rid ourselves of fleas, old-fashioned, preventative home remedies relieve us of ever having to have them in the first place.

Caring for Your Cat
By Peter Garant

Now that you have a cat or several cats in the house, you need to think about how you can be a responsible cat owner and provide for the needs of your cats.

How to Make Your Cat Love Her New Cat Bed
By Thomas Sodor

If you have gone to the trouble of selecting just the right cat bed for your cat, it's disappointing when your cat won't use it. Here are some simple strategies to make your cat love her new cat bed.

How to Make a Smooth Move with your Pet: Moving with Cats
By Alex Kazaryan

Cats are territorial animals and feel the change of environment much stronger than dogs. So for the happiness and safety of your pet, be sure to spare some of your time for him during the move. One of the best ways to reduce you cat's stress on a moving day is regular communication with him throughout the whole process of the move. Here are some practical tips to lessen the shock of the move for your cat and for you.

Pet Friendly Motels, Pet Hotels, Dog Friendly Hotels, and Pet Travel
By J.J. Nielson

If you are a frequent traveler and animal owner, you are probably aware that there are pet friendly motels that you can bring your dog or cat to while you are on the road. If you hate leaving your pets at a boarding shelter while you are traveling, you would be wise to find pet hotels along your route so that your beloved family members can stay with you. Many dog friendly hotels allow canines up to a certain weight with no extra deposit. Some pet friendly motels do require a deposit, and larger pets and reptiles are not allowed.

Flea Control
By Elizabeth Morgan

Fleas are small insects that are capable of giving humans and their pets big troubles with a little stab of their proboscis. There are over 2,400 species of fleas worldwide, but fortunately, there are just four or five species of fleas that are a threat to humans. The most commonly found species in America is the cat flea, which feeds on cats and dogs, as well as humans.