Winter Feeding for Wild Birds
As the temperatures turn cold and the weather gets a little more blustery, the bird populations in our area begin to change. Migratory birds head farther south while new birds from the north might be settling in, calling this a good enough and warm enough spot to...
February 14 is National Pet Theft Awareness Day
Pet theft is a very real threat that can affect any pet owner who does not take precautions to protect their pets. Years ago, when my husband was a kid, his family purchased a new puppy. They happily brought him home and got him settled in his new environment. They...
Cat Behavior and Nocturnal Problems
How come cats play in the night? Cats are active at night. This type of normal behaviour is also known as being nocturnal. If a cat’s instinctual behaviour is inconveniencing the owner in any way, the cat may be trained to play late at night or late in the morning....
Cats and Their Scratching Habits
The scratching that a cat does actually has a purpose and they are not trying to just aggravate their owners. It conditions their claws, it serves as a marker both visual and scent wise. Cats also like to scratch on things to shed away ugly or sore claws and...
Cats Urine Marking: What Can I Do?
Inappropriate urinating is a common complaint from cat parents. Ten percent of cats will urinate outside of their litter box. If a cat’s litter box is not up to their standards that may also cause the cat to travel outside of the litter box. About thirty percent of...
Cat Fancy: An ending and a new beginning
Being both a magazine writer and a cat lover, I couldn't help but take an interest in the recent goings on in the cat magazine world. At the end of this last year, long-time cat connoisseur magazine Cat Fancy announced that it would be ending its 50-year run as a...
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