Are you considering adopting a cat to be your pet and companion? Cats are excellent furry friends that can stay by your side for years to come. So what is it like being the human of a cat? Cats are relatively easy to take care of, and for the most part, are able to entertain themselves. Therefore, they are great pets for those who work full time or otherwise do not have much time to spend on training a pet. In addition, they are not too needy and keep to themselves often. In fact, it is a common joke among those who have experience with cats that they will come to visit you when it suits them. While cats are often temperate, they also have a lot of love tied up in their furry little bodies. They get attached to their owners and are quick to show affection for those they have come to love. And while they may not want anyone around to know it, they can become quite friendly with other animals in the home, even dogs. Cats are able to venture outdoors only if they have not become declawed. This is for their safety and protection. However, they are able to adapt to life as indoor only animals regardless if they have their claws intact or not. Cats with claws are best left in the home if they have a scratching post. This keeps them from tearing up furniture. Something else that can be used are claw caps, which gently cover the claws of the feline and save your furniture without hurting the animal. For a cat's waste, you want to make a litter box available to them. Cats instinctually bury their waste in the wild, and a litter box appeals to this instinct. All you need [...]

Taking care of a cat is not a difficult task. However, you have to be aware of the fact that cats can become ill at times and they may require certain medication to heal. This article will explain you everything you need to know about key cat medications, so that you know what to expect. Keep in mind, though, that you shouldn't give any drugs to your cat before asking a vet for advice. These being said, let's see what kind of health problem a cat can develop and what you can do about that. Kidney failure and chronic kidney disease are among the most common health problems that may occur in cats. Unfortunately, kidney failure is one of the top causes of mortality in cats and it can affect animals of any age. The biggest issue is that the first symptoms occur by the time when the kidney tissue is severely damaged. From this point on, the only medication you can give your cat is meant to stop the evolution of the disease rather than to heal affected kidney tissue. In such situations, most vets recommend the therapy with subcutaneous fluids. This treatment is similar to dialysis in humans and it can save the animal's life, provided that the disease is still in incipient stages of evolution. Once the evolution of this medical condition has been stopped, the cat will need to take a phosphate binder. These drugs help flushing toxins from the blood stream, taking over the function of the ills kidneys. If you stick to the treatment, you may offer your cat a few more good years of life. However, this also depends on the cat. Older ones may not be able to survive the shock of an acute kidney failure. Vaccines are also among the key [...]

As you likely already know, there are countless cat toys that are available on the market. Deciding which ones are right for your cat and their personal interests often can lead to confusion and wasted money on trial and error. Fortunately, there are a few tips to keep in mind anytime that you make a purchase so that you have the highest rate of success with buying the toys that will satisfy your cat well into the future. The first thing that you will want to keep in mind is that the primary purpose of purchasing toys is to keep your cat active. When you think of a toy you want something that will get your cat moving. This is the best way to ensure that they get the activity that they need each day and it is a great way to bond with your kitty. The first question to ask yourself while considering various toys should be how you could see it being something that will get them to run, jump and play vigorously. You should also think about how the toy might relate to things that they see in the wild. As you likely know, birds and mice are 2 of the most common things that cats are inclined to chase, whether it looks like one of these animals, or has similar features, it is more likely to get the results that you are looking for. Toys that have tails or feathers typically excite cats a great deal. The best part is that it really doesn't have to look anything like the real thing, Just enough that it spurs their natural instinct to chase. You should also consider whether or not you want a toy that has to be manipulated by you or can be played with anytime [...]