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At Bat In the Second Inning!

February 26th, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

 
A growing number of us can now expect to live close to or past 100 years, so 50 has become midlife.  Today instead of approaching midlife with the obligations of work and family, baby boomers are looking to a second half they pretty much design as they wish.  For many of them, the results don’t [...]

Tips For Stopping Spraying

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home Improvement, Home and Family. No Comments.

Anytime your cat backs himself up to a door or other object in your house, lifts his tail, and releases urine – you have a problem.  This problem is known as spraying, and is very common with cats kept indoors.  Even though it is a very annoying problem, it’s a problem that can be solved. 
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Tips For Introducing Cats

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

When you decide to add a new cat to your home, it’s normally more exiting for you and your family than it is for the cat you already own.  Although most cats are solitary by nature, most will also come to accept or eventually tolerate any additions.  Cats can be very territorial, which is why [...]

Things To Know Before Breeding Your Cat

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

The population of cats is the United States alone is unbelievable.  Nearly all experts will tell you that you should spay your cat instead of breed it.  No matter what experts have to say, a lot of people want to have a litter of kittens from their cat.  Before you decide to breed your cat, [...]

The Cruelty Of Claw Removal

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

Cats use their claws for various purposes.  The claws are important to cats, as they are an essential part of balancing.  If you’ve ever noticed a cat jumping and latching on to a high object, you’ve probably noticed that he uses his claws to pull himself up.  When climbing trees, cats tend to use their [...]

The Cat Whisperer

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

A cat whisper is somewhat similar to a dog or horse whisperer, although cat whisperers relate quite well with cats.  These types of people are unusually lucky and very successfully with cats.  In most cases, a cat will be abandoned or just show up at someone’s door.  In this event, the cat will adopt this [...]

The Amazing Cat Species

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

We all know that cats are loving and truly wonderful creatures.  These days, it isn’t out of the ordinary to see a cat in virtually every other home, sleeping in the window or cuddling up on the laps of their owners.  Although cats have been popular pets for as long as most can remember, they [...]

Taking Care Of Cats

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

These days, cats are among the most popular pet you can own.  There are several breeds available, with the most popular being Persian and Siamese.  Cats are a domesticated animal, with origins dating back some 8,000 years and beyond.  Like any other pet that you may own, including dogs, cats cost money to take care [...]

Litter Cleaning For Cats

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

Almost everyone, adults and kids alike have a natural fondness for cats.  They are loving, quiet, and very playful pets that can provide you with years of entertainment.  Although most of us have a fondness for cats, that fondness can rapidly diminish when it comes to the litter box.  Even the most hardened cat lover [...]

Keeping Cats Out Of Your Garden

February 21st, 2009. Published under Education, Home and Family. No Comments.

Your first line of defense when keeping cats out of your garden is to make sure that you have your boundaries secure.  If there are any gaps in your fence, you should make sure that you block them to prevent any low access.  Cats are very agile animals, and can jump very high.  Normally they [...]