many people, young and old like cats. They can be very loving, at times quiet, and really playful animals. We love cats but sometimes some of our fondness for them seems to dissapear when we think about the litter box. Even the biggest cat lover you know may not think to fondly of having to clean the pan.Cats are very smart, and its their instinct to know to use th elitterpan. After the cat goes to the bathroom in the pan it will need to be scooped. it can be a smelly and dirty job , but takes little time to do. The box will need to be scooped daily and changed once a week, including fresh litter.
If you dont like cleaning out the litter box than you could look into getting a self cleaning one. they are easy to use and the pan will stay clean. After the cat usus it it wil clean out the pan automatically.Self cleaning litter boxes that sift the litter will usually have a round design. Once the cat is done going to the bathroom the dome will revolve to clean the pan. The litter will be sifted through a rakr type device and separated fron the waste. Then once its disposed of the litter will return back to the box for its nent use.
Self cleaning litter boxes with a raje design will often be square.When the cats done the rake will come down and clean the litter box.The rake type litter boxes are popular, but not quite as popular as the sifting kind. These litter boxes are good if you are away from home quite a bit.They are great because you dont have to scoop it, its does it for you. They are available at pet stores, some department stares, and even online. They are affortable and good if you dont like scooping the litter out of the litter box.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New Cats: Introducing Them
When you make the decision to bring a new cat into your home, it’s usually a lot more exiting for you and your family than for the cat you already have. Even though a lot of cats prefer to be alone, most of them will eventually accept the new cat. Cats can often be territorial, so you should be careful when introducing a new cat to the cat you already have. When you introduce kittens to each other, it could be short and last as little as 10 to 15 days. The way a cat reacts when you introduce a new one depends on the cat’s personality and temperament. When you introduce the new cat to the one you already have you want to be sure to give your first cat plenty of attention so he will feel secure and know he isn’t in competition for attention with the new cat.
After bringing your new cat home you should let it stay in a room by itself until you have introduced the other cats. The safe room could be a bathroom or a guest room. The point is to put the new cat in a room your current cat never goes in. You should leave some stuff in the room for the cat like a food and water dish, a litter box, a bed, and a scratching post. Your first cat may stand at the door howling and hissing to tell the other cat that he doesn’t belong. If this happens its best just to let it go, as it will only lead to further problems. Eventually the cat will be calmer when he goes near the door; this is when you should praise him for him.
When your first cat goes by the door and doesn’t hiss or howl, you can introduce them to one another. The best way to get them used to each other is to get them used to each others scent. You could do this by letting them eat out of the same dish. Even though you want to feed them at different times, the scent will be in the dish and the cat will get it by eating. After both of them have gotten used to the other ones scent, you can start feeding them closer together. When you do this, you should put the new cat in back in his safe room and close the door, and your first cat with his food dish on the other side of the door, this time feeding them at the same time. After a few times of doing this, they should eat without hissing or growling at each other. By this point, you should introduce them to each other.
Hissing and growling is expected when introducing them in the same room, even though they are used to each others scent. It may make your first cat feel awkward because the new cat is in his territory. At first you should play with both of them, so they can smell each other and greet each other in their own way. If they start fighting its best to split them up and give them time away from each other. It might take a while for them to fully get to know each other. But once they do they should be come friends and playmates for life. Cats love being social but at first it may be a little tough, even more for the first cat. Cats can be extremely territorial, more so if you there’s a kitten around. If you can get them used to other early on, it will be easier to get Moe cats in the future.
After bringing your new cat home you should let it stay in a room by itself until you have introduced the other cats. The safe room could be a bathroom or a guest room. The point is to put the new cat in a room your current cat never goes in. You should leave some stuff in the room for the cat like a food and water dish, a litter box, a bed, and a scratching post. Your first cat may stand at the door howling and hissing to tell the other cat that he doesn’t belong. If this happens its best just to let it go, as it will only lead to further problems. Eventually the cat will be calmer when he goes near the door; this is when you should praise him for him.
When your first cat goes by the door and doesn’t hiss or howl, you can introduce them to one another. The best way to get them used to each other is to get them used to each others scent. You could do this by letting them eat out of the same dish. Even though you want to feed them at different times, the scent will be in the dish and the cat will get it by eating. After both of them have gotten used to the other ones scent, you can start feeding them closer together. When you do this, you should put the new cat in back in his safe room and close the door, and your first cat with his food dish on the other side of the door, this time feeding them at the same time. After a few times of doing this, they should eat without hissing or growling at each other. By this point, you should introduce them to each other.
Hissing and growling is expected when introducing them in the same room, even though they are used to each others scent. It may make your first cat feel awkward because the new cat is in his territory. At first you should play with both of them, so they can smell each other and greet each other in their own way. If they start fighting its best to split them up and give them time away from each other. It might take a while for them to fully get to know each other. But once they do they should be come friends and playmates for life. Cats love being social but at first it may be a little tough, even more for the first cat. Cats can be extremely territorial, more so if you there’s a kitten around. If you can get them used to other early on, it will be easier to get Moe cats in the future.
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Monday, April 6, 2009
Awesome Gifts for Cat Lovers
There are a many awesome gifts that you can give to a friend who's a cat lover, a Picture frames are one of the most popular. Picture frames are very affordable, and make great gifts for anyone who owns cats and other animals. People who own more than one cat will enjoy appreciate picture frames. It gives them a chance to show off their pet. Picture frames are a good way to save a memory of a pet and keep that memory forever and ever.
Before giving a cat person a gift, you should think about the type of cat the person owns. There are a lot of different breeds out there, including tabby, Scottish fold, calico, Himalayan, Persian, Siamese, and many more breeds of cats. Someone may have more than one cat as well, which is why you should do a little research about the breed or breeds of cats the person has before getting that person a gift. You should also think about whether or not the person's cat is an indoor or outdoor cat.
Unlike dogs, cats are happy to spend all of their time outdoors. Outdoor cats can be lots of fun, especially if the owner spends a lot of time outdoors. Cats have naturally had an urge to go outside, even if the owner's cat is an indoor cat. Cats that live indoors are less exposed to sicknesses and common health problems than cats that go outdoors. Indoor cats are usually always trained to use the litter box, which makes them easier for their owners to maintain them. Mostly all gifts that are available for cat lovers and their cats are designed for indoor cats.
If you're looking for a funny and unique gift for someone, you can always give the person catnip for their cat. Catnip is a popular treat for cats, because it's a naturally occurring plant that has a hyper affect on cats. Catnip gives off certain aromatic oils that will usually make cats appear to be drunk and act very hyper, which is always great entertainment for the pet owner and their company. Catnip is completely fine for cats to eat, sometimes it's even included in cat toys like play balls, stuffed cat toys and a variety of other cat toys.
Some other great gifts for pet lovers include mats with cat pictures, which can be personalized for the owner if you choose. You can also give the person cat videos, musical cat dolls, cat stuffed animals, cat shaped mail boxes, toys and treats, cat dishes, collars and many more cool thing that relate to cats for both the owner and the cat. If you shop for cat gifts on the Internet, you'll find an endless amount of things for both you and your cat. Cats are very popular pets, meaning that you won't have any trouble finding a great gift any cat lover would love. An even a gift the cat would love too.
Before giving a cat person a gift, you should think about the type of cat the person owns. There are a lot of different breeds out there, including tabby, Scottish fold, calico, Himalayan, Persian, Siamese, and many more breeds of cats. Someone may have more than one cat as well, which is why you should do a little research about the breed or breeds of cats the person has before getting that person a gift. You should also think about whether or not the person's cat is an indoor or outdoor cat.
Unlike dogs, cats are happy to spend all of their time outdoors. Outdoor cats can be lots of fun, especially if the owner spends a lot of time outdoors. Cats have naturally had an urge to go outside, even if the owner's cat is an indoor cat. Cats that live indoors are less exposed to sicknesses and common health problems than cats that go outdoors. Indoor cats are usually always trained to use the litter box, which makes them easier for their owners to maintain them. Mostly all gifts that are available for cat lovers and their cats are designed for indoor cats.
If you're looking for a funny and unique gift for someone, you can always give the person catnip for their cat. Catnip is a popular treat for cats, because it's a naturally occurring plant that has a hyper affect on cats. Catnip gives off certain aromatic oils that will usually make cats appear to be drunk and act very hyper, which is always great entertainment for the pet owner and their company. Catnip is completely fine for cats to eat, sometimes it's even included in cat toys like play balls, stuffed cat toys and a variety of other cat toys.
Some other great gifts for pet lovers include mats with cat pictures, which can be personalized for the owner if you choose. You can also give the person cat videos, musical cat dolls, cat stuffed animals, cat shaped mail boxes, toys and treats, cat dishes, collars and many more cool thing that relate to cats for both the owner and the cat. If you shop for cat gifts on the Internet, you'll find an endless amount of things for both you and your cat. Cats are very popular pets, meaning that you won't have any trouble finding a great gift any cat lover would love. An even a gift the cat would love too.
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