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Got A Cat As A Pet? Here’s How To Keep Them Healthy…

Our pet cats are often as close to us as members of our family.
In fact, they virtually are members of our family! That’s why
cat owners should know as much as they can about cat health.
Here are the major things to know about caring for your pet cat
in a loving way:

GROOMING: Long-haired cats should be groomed regularly for
optimum cat health. Use a pet brush and groom no less frequently
than once a week.

DIET: Cat health is strongly affected by what your cat eats.
Obesity is a major factor in heart disease particularly as your
cat gets older. Choose a pet food for your cat that is right for
it’s age but feed it regularly. Consistency is the key to a
well-fed cat.

OLDER CATS: Some diseases occur simply because your cat is
getting older. These can be labeled Elderly Cat Health Problems.
As cats age their kidneys and eyesight fail and they may need
special diets.

LITTER: The litter box can be dangerous to both cat health and
human health if it isn’t cleaned regularly. Change your pet’s
litter no less than once every four days and keep a small dish
of baking soda near the litter area.

SCRATCHING: Scratching is a major cat health concern because if
a cat scratches regularly it is often a sign of other problems.
If your cat is scratching a particular area often try a
delousing product and then take your pet to the vet.

DECLAWING: Declawing your cat can be a major factor in Cat
health. If you choose to declaw your pet it is important to
remember to keep them inside at all times.

BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS: Many cat health problems relate to difficult
or uncommon behavior. Listlessness can be a symptom of
depression. Strange aggression is sometimes caused by hormone
imbalances.

STRESS: Your cat can easily get stressed out. Stressful
situations like moving, travelling, natural disasters or even
changes in the family can affect cat health. To minimize the
effects of stress on your pet, buy a tranquilizer for distance
travelling and have a place in your home where your cat can
escape if there are busy changes in the house.

POISON: Make sure dangerous poisons like antifreeze cannot be
reached by your pet. Some plants are fatal to cats so make sure
to raise your plants and lock your toxins.

PARASITES: Parasites such as ringworms, heart worms and rabies
can greatly affect cat health. Blood in a cat’s stool or
uncommon appetite are common signs of parasites.

MOUTH: Cats often have mouth diseases and this can influence cat
health. Cats are just as prone to gingivitis as humans. For
problems like rodents ulcer or bad breath, brush your cat’s
teeth with a small child’s toothbrush.

INDOORS/OUTDOORS: One of the greatest factors in determining cat
health is whether your pet goes outdoors. Cars, children, other
animals and toxins are all dangerous and should be avoided by
keeping your cat indoors.

Taking care of your cat is critical to your cats health.
Hopefully this article has provided you with information that
will make your pet’s life much safer, healthier, happier and
longer

About the Author

Michael Erder is the author of http://www.elitepetproducts.com a
site completely dedicated to pets and pet products. Visit
http://www.elitepetproducts.com and keep your pet happy and
healthy!

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How To Decide what Pet To Buy and Does the One I’m Choosing Make Sense

(By Joe Cinova)

So your child has finally expressed an interest in getting a pet. With so many things to consider how do you choose the appropriate pet for them? There are many factors you need to concern yourself with before making that final decision.

 Although pets are a truly educational and playful way for your kids to spend their time, as the person “in charge” and the one ultimately responsible for the animal you need to ask yourself an important question? What am I willing to accept having in the house?

 You would like to think that whatever you decide the child will love it and take of it forever. Realistically though, they may get bored and are you going to tolerate the pet once they are being ignored by the child?

 The first and foremost concern is to look at the age of the child. Some people are convinced that getting a new pet with a young baby creates a certain bond over the life of the pet. This may be true. But if the child is 2 or 3 years old for example and you decide to buy a huge dog like let’s say Saint Bernard, who’s going to spend all their time making sure the shear size of the dog doesn’t hurt the child? You? Do you have the time?

 In a short period of time, this dog as well as others are going to weigh a lot and will tower over the child. A playful swipe of the paw can knock them down and hurt them. All the dog wanted to do is play. How about a cat? If like most people you don’t have them declawed, those claws can be really harmful. Again all the cat wanted to do is play.

How about when your child wants his own toy and the dog has it. The child wants it, grabs it and the dog shows their teeth and maybe even nips them. I realize that this act can happen with any pet but with a smaller pet it’s a lot safer around your kids.

 I’ve raised 8 dogs, (currently 3 Min Pins), and 6 cats. So I’m certainly not against them. I’m just passing along some good advice about what I’ve seen over the years. Pets are a lot of work around children and you need to be prepared for it as the parent.

 Next, determine the interests of the child. If they tend to be more “involved” in things then don’t get a pet that won’t keep their interest. For example, having the responsibility of cleaning out a birdcage, with you helping the child, keeps the child interested.

 Feeding them and playing with the pet stops the child from getting bored. Watching a goldfish in a bowl just might not cut it. And remember who gets to take care of the pet when they won’t. You do.

 If your child wants a pet that just doesn’t make sense, then you have to talk to them about it. We all know that a “no” in this instance won’t stop them from asking. Try to get them interested in an alternate pet. One good way may be to take them to a library. Bring out lots of pet books and let them look them over. A compromise may not be far off.

 How much time and effort are you willing to put into the care of whatever pet you want to buy? Reading up on the animal, fish, reptile or whatever is a smart thing to do before you buy it. Sometimes there are certain aspects of the pet care that may turn you off to owning them. Sometimes it’s just too much work.

 I used to raise freshwater and saltwater fish with my brother. We had over 20 tanks, with the largest being over 100 gallons. For us it was great fun. For someone else it may just be a lot of work. Cleaning the filters, feeding them, what happens when they have babies, is the heater working, etc, etc, etc. Again this isn’t meant to turn you off just enlighten your decision making process.

 How about a snake, I’ve raised them too. Just Garter snakes mind you but they still can be a lot of work to take care of them. How about getting them their food or watching them eat bugs? Is this something you and the child want to do and watch?

 You know common sense really is in order when buying a pet. Taking into consideration the dos and don’ts of pets can help make the decision easier. Do you have a small or big house? Do you live in an apartment? Who takes care of the pet when you want to go away on a trip? Is the pet noisy, like a hamster taking a 2am run on their cage wheel. Is this going to bother you or anyone else in the family?

 Take some time, write down some limits for what you will and will not do or accept when dealing with a particular pet. Know where they will stay once they are in the house. Assign each child or family member part of the overall pet care responsibility. Making the most out of the situation will not only keep the pet happy but the whole household as well.

 Remember, there is no one right or wrong answer. You need to spend time to determine what is right for you. The most important thing for you is consistency and patience. Pets are great. Don’t let the little things stop you from enjoying their company. You’ll be glad you did and so will they!

 Thanks For Reading!

About the Author

Joe is an on-line author and internet affiliate marketer. As an individual that’s been involved with sports for years including martial arts (2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do), lacrosse, baseball, football, coaching and being a referee health and wellness are an important part of his life.

He has also spent years raising cats, dogs and birds. As an engineer he spends a great deal of time working on his house, designing and fixing things and developing his new business platforms.

With his experience he has written articles to share the information and experiences developed over the years.

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