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Cat food ingredients: Know more about your pets
If you're a responsible pet owner, then you might want to know what your cat's food is made of. If you choose reliable and quality brands, then you can be sure that this cat food can't harm your pets, or cause allergic reactions.
Kate Yakimchuk pets food Animals 23 September 2023
Grooming after petting: Curious pet habits
Lots of people find it nearly offensive when their cat starts to groom itself right after they pet him. While it seems that cats show their unpleasantness this way, it's not always the case - cats think differently, so they often have different reasons to do what they do.
Kate Yakimchuk pets grooming habits Animals 22 September 2023
Cat wakes you up in the morning: Curious pet habits
Have you ever tried to catch up on sleep just to be woken up by your cat? They sometimes wake their owners up for no particular reason, and they clearly don't respect your right to sleep for a bit longer on weekends.
Kate Yakimchuk pets habits sleep Animals 20 September 2023
Don't do declawing to your cats: Be a good pet owner
Declawing, or "soft paws", is an operation that removes claws from your cat's paws, making them harmless. Even though it used to be pretty popular, now people understand that it's a terrible idea, and it's simply cruel.
Kate Yakimchuk pets paws claws declawing Animals 20 September 2023
Cats digging their food: Curious pet habits
When people see their cats trying to dig their food, their first thought is that they strongly dislike it - but it's not always the case. In fact, it's a pretty natural thing for a cat to do - that's how they hide their food in nature, so some of them try to do it while living at home as well.
Kate Yakimchuk pets digging habits food Animals 20 September 2023
Important to Know: How Animals Help Cope with Stress
Cortisol, a steroid hormone, is produced by the adrenal glands. It is a vital hormone for many of your body's functions. One of the main functions of cortisol is to regulate the body's response to stress. Other functions of cortisol include controlling the body's use of macronutrients, regulating blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and suppressing inflammation.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs pets facts Animals 19 September 2023
Important to Know: How to Properly Feed a Cat
In a recent paper published in PLOS One, researchers surveyed 1,418 cat owners to gather information about the effects of a meat-based or vegan diet on cats' health over at least a year.
Diana Dashkevich pets feeding animal care Animals 18 September 2023
How you can't train your cat: Learn more about your pets
Cats can be great companions and friends to many people, but they can't be trained as well as dogs - it's simply not part of their nature. Therefore, it's usually not about teaching it to do new tricks - it's mostly about reinforcing bad habits and changing them.
Kate Yakimchuk pets training habits Animals 17 September 2023
Save furniture from cat's nails: Housekeeping tips
Cats are amazing pets, but they need to scratch something constantly - that's how they keep their nails' length comfortable. Meanwhile, this habit can destroy your furniture easily - and it's especially dangerous for your sofas and cushions.
Kate Yakimchuk furniture tips scratches Helpful tips 16 September 2023
Interesting Facts: Which Animals Help with Loneliness
In the study, scientists found that owning a pet is associated with improved mental health and reduced discomfort from loneliness.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts dogs Animals 14 September 2023
Dogs and Cats: Comparison
The study found that cats visited a veterinarian on average every 146 days, and dogs every 111 days. This follows from the data provided in the publication on the official website of Banfield Pet Hospital.
Diana Dashkevich pets dogs Animals 13 September 2023
Cat getting used to new home: Be a good pet owner
Cats are pretty curious creatures - so lots of them would like the opportunity to explore everything once they got to their new home. Meanwhile, it can still be a pretty stressful experience to them - so it's up to you to make it comfortable for your pet.
Kate Yakimchuk pets changes discomfort Animals 13 September 2023
Expert Tips: How to Befriend Your Cat with Other Animals
If a cat hisses and growls, this is due to the natural desire to dominate its territory. Owners who have a new tailed family member should be patient and avoid conflicts between animals.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 12 September 2023
Cats having ear mites: Keep your pets safe
Cats often have ear mites - and that's a hugely unpleasant experience for both pets and their owners. While you can't always notice it in the very beginning, you should always keep your eyes on potential signs to detect the problem.
Kate Yakimchuk pets health ears Animals 12 September 2023
Warm, dry noses: Keep your pets healthy
Most people already know that your cat's nose should be wet and cool all the time - like it's the main sign of their health. In fact, everything is a bit more complicated - there are a few things that can affect your cat's nose, and not all of them are concerning.
Kate Yakimchuk pets nose health Animals 12 September 2023
Important to Know: Is It Possible to Sleep Together with a Cat
In surveys, some pet owners reported that their pets caused harm, while others described them as beneficial.
Diana Dashkevich pets pets facts Animals 11 September 2023
Short hair cat breeds: How selection works
People can affect and change the world around them a lot - and selection is a great example of that. For instance, now we have hundreds of cat breeds, and some of them have pretty short hair, which isn't how they used to look originally.
Kate Yakimchuk pets breeds selection Animals 11 September 2023
Cats in pain: Signs that your pet is hurt
We all want our pets to be safe and healthy, but the hardest part is that they can't tell us when something goes wrong. On the other hand, there are still a few signs that can help you understand when your cat feels pain.
Kate Yakimchuk pets pain signs tips Animals 9 September 2023
Jealous cats: Learn more about your pet
Cats might act and feel completely different from humans, but some of their emotions are still pretty easy to understand - for example, jealousy. Cats can be pretty jealous when they feel they lack something - whether it's your attention, territory, snacks.
Kate Yakimchuk pets jealousy Animals 8 September 2023
Why cats dislike their food: Learn more about your pets
Cats have personalities and preferences, so you can't just give them any food you like - they might refuse to eat it. It's not always about them being picky - sometimes it might be actually spoiled, or they might even be allergic to it.
Kate Yakimchuk pets food habits Animals 8 September 2023