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Kitty Crashed My Laptop

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:23:18 +0000

Kitty Crashed My Laptop

by P. Grimsley

I can't respond to any emails today. Something has crashed on my computer and the mouse is missing.

From: P. Grimsley

Cat Sleeping
Cat Sleeping

Kitty Dental Care

admin — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 13:02:26 +0000

I love this little bear!

From: jokerscorner.com

In our day and age, many veterinarians super-stress the importance of responsible dental care for your cats. They tell us that if a dental problem occurs and is left unchecked, it can lead to serious problems with your kitty’s liver, kidney heart and brain. Is this truth of fiction?

Did you know that 98% of cats with bad breath are suffering from severe plaque build-up. Kitty bad breath can also be evidence of unhealthy intestines. And did you know that the quality of your cat’s food can contribute to his breath-quality.

So what can I do?

Brush your cat’s teeth. If this is uncomfortable for you to do, then take Fluffy to a groomer or even to the vet – it’s that important.

What do I use for Toothpaste?

Whatever you do, don’t use Human toothpaste, which is NOT edible and can give your cat serious stomach problems. Ask your vet for what he recommends.

Here’s to your Kitty’s Dental Health.

Cat Health
Cat Health

Can you toilet train your cat? (Part 2)

admin — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 11:10:26 +0000

A Hard Day’s Night

From: bengalkitties.com

In last post, we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of toilet training your cat. Today, we are going to get a little more concrete and detail the logical progression of steps.

You will notice that there is a logical progression from one step to the next. The key to this whole process is patience, patience, patience. You need to watch your cat and observe any ‘discomfort’ from moving too quickly.

Step 1
So that your Cat will start to associate his/her litter box with the toilet, you want to gradually inch the litter box toward the toilet until is right next to it. Remember to do this slowly or it could disorient your cat, having its litter box moved too often and to quickly.

Step 2
Now it’s time to raise the litter box up to the toilet seat’s level. The key here is to do this gradually, about a 1/2 to 1 inch per day or so. Really the amount is up to your cat’s tolerance for change. Also, make sure that you keep the toilet bowl lid up and the seat down during this phase.

Step 3
Next, you want to move the litter box on top of and resting on the toilet seat. Again, do this gradually.

Step 4
Next, fit a metal bowl on the inside of the toilet bowl – make sure it’s a snug fit. Many pet stores carry these. Otherwise, you can use a larger mixing bowl. Make sure that the bowl has about 5 small holes on the bottom for draining – a regular drill can be used to make these. You are going to fill the bowl with flushable cat litter. Remove the litter box. Make sure to put down the toilet seat.Next, fit a metal bowl on the inside of the toilet bowl – make sure it’s a snug fit. Many pet stores carry these. Otherwise, you can use a larger mixing bowl. Make sure that the bowl has about 5 small holes on the bottom for draining – a regular drill can be used to make these. You are going to fill the bowl with flushable cat litter. Remove the litter box. Make sure to put down the toilet seat.

Step 5
The goal is to have your cat plant all four paws on the toilet seat and squat over the toilet. However, at first, he/she will plant down inside the bowl full of litter. So now, this is where your work and patience comes in. You need to watch for when you kitty goes to the ‘litter box’. You’ll want to gently move the cat while it is excreting from the inside of the metal bowl to the seat, using lot’s positive praise.

Step 6
The next step is to start decreasing the amount of litter in the bowl – again, this is a gradual process. Cat’s instinctively scratch in the litter to cover their waste, so be prepared for some litter on the floor.

Step 7
Get a new metal bowl, one without any holes in the bottom and replace the one you had been using. Next, gradually fill the bowl with water – a little at a time.

Step 8
When you have filled the bowl to about 1 inch from its top, it’s time to remove it altogether. You are basically done and you cat should be toilet trained.

Remember to remember to leave the toilet seat up and flush often.

Cat Litter Box
Cat Litter Box

Can you toilet train your cat? (Part 1)

admin — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:07:01 +0000

Can you toilet train your cat? (Part 1)

“There’s nothing like snuggling up to a good friend!”
From: d21c.com

Is it possible to toilet train your favorite feline? Maybe yes, maybe no. Much of it depends on temperament and personality of your cat. And much if it depends on your willingness to go through the process.

There are many advantages to toilet training your cat, the largest of which it eliminates the need for a litter box. Cat litter is not cheap and if you change it often enough, it can really add up to big bucks. There are also health reasons to get rid of the litter box, especially for pregnant women (see my article on the Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite). Another benefit is the ease of someone else to watch your cat while your gone – no litter boxes to lug around. Just explain to your friend that they need to leave the bathroom door open so that Kitty can get in and make sure that they flush semi-regularly – that’s it.

There are a couple of disadvantages to training your cat to use the toilet instead of a litter box. Because toilet seats can be somewhat slippery, there is a risk of you cat falling in and injuring himself. In addition, a cat’s urinary pattern can often be monitored for signs of sickness – this becomes harder to do with Kitty using the toilet. Also, when moving to a new house or location, a cat can become disoriented with a new toilet.

Cat Litter Box
Cat Litter Box