Cats

Corn snakes can live up to 20 years or more with good care.  This snake species is docile and friendly, making it a great choice for those looking to get a snake for the first time. ,Corn snakes can be wonderful beginner pets. If you’re planning to bring home a corn snake, it’s always a good idea to research everything your pet will need, as well as how they behave and what health aspects to look for. 

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Can you really repair leather yourself? The short answer: maybe. According to Rachel Wilson of Hub Leather Repair & Restoration in Framingham, Massachusetts, the best way to repair scratched leather is to leave the job to the professionals. “We’ve just seen too many DIY disasters,” she says. That’s because the process of repairing leather is long and complex. The most difficult steps are sanding and color-matching. If you sand too hard, you can damage the leather, and matching the exact shade of your leather chair or couch is also a challenge. Sunlight and moisture affect the color of leather furniture over time, making it difficult to get an exact match. Even the type of leather can add difficulty to the DIY project. For example, if your furniture is made from aniline leather, it’s dyed, making it harder to recolor and repair. If you’re interested in custom leather repair, be prepared for an investment. According to HomeAdvisor, leather sofa repairs start around $100 for a single cat scratch, while more complex fixes can cost thousands. Quality leather repair is an art form, so it’s always best to ask for local recommendations from family and friends. You can also check reviews on sites such as Yelp, Google, or Angi. On the other hand, if you have a knack for DIY projects and want to try fixing that scratch yourself, read on for tips.,Jump to section DIY Vs. Professional Repairs Types of Cat Scratches on Leather How to Repair Cat Scratches From Kneading How to Repair Cat Scratches Caused by Swiping Can Olive Oil Fix Leather? Preventing Future Leather Damage

Silicone popsicle mold Cutting board Knife Blender,Nothing’s more refreshing on a hot summer day than an ice-cold popsicle—so why not let your cat in on the tasty fun, too? A delicious DIY cat treat, cat popsicles (aka “catsicles” or “meowsicles”) are super easy to make. They require just a few simple ingredients, including strawberries and blueberries, both of which provide a good source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. You can make different kinds of popsicles, too, depending on what your cat likes to—and can—eat. For creamy catsicles, use unflavored, unsweetened and xylitol-free Greek yogurt (our recipe below). For lactose-intolerant cats, swap the Greek yogurt with cat-friendly bone broth (like Made By Nacho’s bone broth) or milky cat milk (like CatSip). Or simply make popsicles with a blend of their favorite wet cat food and water. Of course, these cat-friendly popsicles are a summer treat that should only be served sparingly—because they’re just that, treats. And treats (whether store-bought or homemade cat treats) should make up no more than 10 percent of your cat’s daily calorie intake, with the rest being their completed and balanced cat food. Before serving this treat to your cat, consult with your veterinarian.

When do kittens teethe? The teething process takes place when kittens are very young. See the following chart for a timeline.,Jump to section Kitten Teething Timeline Kitten Teeth Chart Kitten Teething Symptoms How To Help a Teething Kitten Kitten Dental Health Tips

WRITTEN BYBarri J. Morrison, DVM Veterinarian Barri Morrison was born and raised and currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She went to University of Florida for her…,Gagging is a natural bodily function that happens when your cat is trying to expel something from their throat. Gagging in cats is common and often the reason you find your cat standing in the middle of your brand-new rug, hunched over, and making a noise as if they are going to vomit. Cats, like people, have a powerful gag reflex triggered anytime something stimulates the back of their throat (larynx). Gagging can be “productive,” meaning something comes out of the mouth, or it can be “nonproductive”—when the irritant is either swallowed or inhaled back into the body. While hairballs are the most common cause of gagging in cats, gagging can also be indicative of a serious medical condition. If your cat is gagging more than once or twice a day, call your veterinarian for a checkup to help determine what the cause is and what intervention might be needed.

Yes, get your cat evaluated by your cat veterinarian. Your cat keeps licking her paw because it is irritated and possibly infected. If only one foot is affected, it is most likely pododermatitis, a skin infection of the foot. Longhaired cats with a lot of fur on their feet are especially prone to this, as the fur can trap moisture or cat litter, creating an environment that promotes infection. If your cat will let you, spread the toes of the affected foot and see if it looks red and irritated, or if it has a foul smell. (Look at a normal foot for comparison.) Don’t bother with topical ointments; your cat will just lick it off. If more than one foot is affected, your cat might have a systemic disorder, like plasma cell pododermatitis or pemphigus foliaceus. These immune-mediated disorders make the immune system send inflammatory cells into the footpads or attack various components of the skin. This is diagnosed by a biopsy of your cat’s footpad or the skin around the foot. These conditions usually respond dramatically to anti-inflammatory medications. In any event, your cat should see a cat vet.,Q:

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