Cats

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I’ve lived with cats almost my entire life, yet it wasn’t until about 15 years ago that I really started hearing about how important regular dental care is for felines. In fact, it’s super important because it helps prevent dental disease in cats. At-home care is not enough. Your pet also needs professional cat dental cleanings.

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References Close,WRITTEN BYStephanie Howe, DVM Veterinarian Dr. Stephanie Howe graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011, after receiving a Bachelor of Science…,As pet parents, we all know that our pets can sense things. They may know when we are happy or sense when we are sad, and they may even come to us to provide much-needed comfort. Cats are perceptive and seem to understand many unspoken things.  But how well do they understand death—whether it’s a family member or themselves that are near passing? Can a Cat Sense Death? Cats do seem to be aware of death, but it is hard to know how much they understand the concept and whether they fully understand the finality of their own passing. They certainly understand when they are feeling ill or that something is different or wrong. As far as we know, cats do not fear death, though they may wish to be free from pain or discomfort. It is not uncommon for an ill cat or any other predator to hide symptoms of illness, as this may alert other predators that they are ill. As such, it is not unusual for a cat to begin to hide as their time draws near, but this could be a symptom of their worsening illness and not a direct sign that they know the end is coming. It is thought that animals, and especially cats, can detect by smell the chemical changes that occur in an animal or human body immediately before death. They have also been known to respond to the physical and emotional needs of the animal or person that is passing away. Certain cats seem to have more of a sense of when other animals or people are nearing the end than others. One cat named Oscar was the subject of several medical journals in the early 2000s. During his time at a rehabilitation and nursing home in Rhode Island, Oscar seemed to “predict” 50 deaths. Oscar would identify certain patients, and once he curled up with them, they would pass, usually within hours. Not all cats are as sensitive to signs of the end of life, but they all may have some sense of when the end is coming.

There are plenty of adorable kittens just waiting for you to spoil them. But how do you choose the right kitten for you and your family? Understanding and identifying a kitten’s temperament will help you pick the purrfect feline companion (or two!).

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Cats’ eyes are not only aesthetically distinctive, but their functionality and structure also set them apart from many other animals.,Jump to section What Makes My Cat’s Eyes So Unique? How Do Their Eyes Work? Can My Cat See in the Dark? How Does It Work? Can My Cat See Color? How Does Cat Vision Compare to Human Vision? What Medical Issues, Conditions or Diseases Can Affect My Cat’s Eyes? How Can I Better Care for My Cat’s Eyes? What Do I Need to Take Care of My Cat’s Eyes?

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There are multiple benefits to training indoor cats to use the bathroom outside. Here are just a few: Fewer Messes: Many kitty litters can create a mess on your floors, even if your cat is using their litter box perfectly. Whether you use scoopable clay or non-clumping litter, part of your day is dedicated to cleaning up litter trails left behind by granules that stick to your cat’s feet after they step out of the sand. By training a cat to go outside, the litter remains outside, leaving less for you to clean. A Fresher Smelling Home: An outdoor cat litter box also means less odor inside your home. Odor-eliminating kitty litter is great at masking the scent of excrement, but that doesn’t mean you’ll never catch a whiff of your cat’s latest, uh, deposit. By training your cat to use the litter box outside, you can get rid of litter odor once and for all.,Jump to section Benefits of Outdoor Litter Training How To Teach Your Cat To Use The Bathroom Outside Common Reasons for Improper Cat Elimination

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