Archive for August, 2008

Feline dental problems, much like humans, start with the accumulation of plaque. Plaque is a mixture of salivary minerals, bacteria and food particles and sticks as a thin film on teeth and gums.

If plaque is not removed within three to five days of formation, it combines with minerals from the saliva and forms tartar, a hard incrustation that binds strongly to the teeth. Tartar irritates gums and causes gingivitis or inflammation of the gums that can be seen as reddened gums and leads to exposure of the roots of teeth. Gingivitis is one of the major causes behind feline bad breath.

You need to tend to your cat’s teeth just as you would your own. It depends upon you whether you want to do it yourself at home or take your pet to the veterinarian every time you see signs like cat bad breath or drooling or refusal to eat.

At home you need to clean your cat’s teeth on a regular basis. You can learn how to clean cat teeth on your own since it is not too difficult once you know the basics. You have an option to choose flavored toothpastes meant specifically for cats or make do with some home remedies that are equally effective. Remember that you must never use human toothpaste for your cat.


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If you are considering a guinea pig as a pet, you need to consider feeding him before you actually bring him home. Feeding a guinea pig is much more complex than feeding cats or dogs. Overall, guinea pigs require water, pellets, hay, and fruits and vegetables. Let’s take a look at each nutritional need.

Water – Your guinea pig should have fresh water, delivered via water bottle, everyday. Be sure to purchase a water bottle that is specifically designed for guinea pigs, as he is likely to chew other types beyond recognition. Check his water at least twice a day, remembering that water bottles are not very big. Keep the water bottle full.

Pellets – You can find pellets designed specifically for guinea pigs in pet stores and through online resources. Of course manufacturers will make lots of claims, especially concerning vitamin C, but you shouldn’t pay any attention to those claims, as will be discussed later.

Instead, just purchase a brand that you think your guinea pig will enjoy, or follow the recommendation of your veterinarian. Also ask your veterinarian how much your guinea pig should be fed each day, and how often.


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The eyes of your feline friends have often been used on horror films. But if you are a pet owner, you will know that the cat’s stare is really the opposite of what’s being portrayed on films. That is why you have to know the importance of cat eye care.

I Love You

How do cats say these words? Through their eyes, of course. That is why you shouldn’t be frightened by that gaze. How does this work? First, the cat stares at you for a long while. And after that, it blinks its eyes slowly. Some people tag this as a cat’s kiss. But you can also say that this is your cat’s way of saying that it loves you.

But how do you return the favor? Easy, just follow your cat’s lead. Stare at it for a long time and then slowly blink your eyes. See? Cats’ eyes can also be used as elements for romantic films.

Not a Third Eye

Don’t believe the horror films you see. Cats don’t have a third eye. Their eyesight is really sharper than with humans. Instead of a third eye, what cats have is a third eyelid. This is called a nictitating membrane.


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Possibly one of the most annoying action to your neighbors about your dog is your dog’s barking. If he displaces everything in your home, then that does not have an effect on your neighbors too much. But the continuous barking day in and night will end up with community difference of opinion and calls to the police force.

The major objective of the domestication of the dog was to make available a buddy to protect and alert. Barking is the way they do this. To prevail over this inherent feature, you must teach your dog to discontinue barking. Such teaching to stop a continuously barking dog ought to be done when the dog is a puppy prior to barking gets to be a crisis.

Barking is nothing but a type of interrelation for puppies and dogs. Dogs bark if they are keyed up, tired of something, distressed, trying to persuade you to play, and when welcoming people, as well as in caution. The nature of the bark more often than not is a sign of just what the dog is trying to correspond.


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Homeopathic vaccine temporarily relieves feline flu symptoms including sneezing, nasal congestion and fever - natural cat flu remedy

Viral support for your cat

All cats are exposed to different viruses during their lives. Just as for humans, the younger or the older the animal, the greater it’s susceptibility to illness.

When a feline’s immune system is battling a virus, the mouth, nasal passages, sinuses, and upper airways can be affected, breathing can become hampered, and airways can become increasingly blocked and congested.

Conventional vaccines are not recommended for young kittens or for pregnant queens, leaving these cats at a greater risk for ill health. Symptoms may be mild or severe, and are unpleasant for the poor animal.

They are often similar to that of a head cold in humans, such as sneezing, nasal discharge, fever, rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes), runny eyes, and salivation.

Ulceration of the tongue and palate are also regularly seen in cats. Lameness in cats, also known as limping syndrome, can also be a symptom. Feline health can be further hampered by secondary conditions.

Why the vaccine controversy?


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