Archive for December, 2007

Do you walk through the pet store, see the many toys available for your cat, and wonder if the expense will be worth it? Cats can be fickle creatures, but a good time can be found with almost any toy. Cats are like children they go through stages and sometimes need age appropriate toys and can get bored very easily. Some suggestions for toys include the cat towers, stuffed mice, small amounts of catnip, stuffed animals, ribbons, and plastic balls.

From an early age, kittens learn to pick up things in their mouths. It is an instinct, just like using their claws. When a cat plays, they like to grab and bit their toys. Let us look at the toys listed above. A cat tower is a great way to teach you cat where it is appropriate to climb. It will keep them off the blinds or curtains while giving them hours of fun. There are many styles of cat towers from the two story towers to the ones rising to the ceiling. The answer to your question is, the more levels they have the more fun and enjoyment they will receive out of a cat tower. A cat will use the tower for play as well as sleep. They like to bat at ropes and other items dangling off the tower as well as going through little tunnels up to the next level. If you have two cats you will have fun watching them give chase to the top often trying to knock the other off. A cat tower can be practical because they will scratch at it rather than your couch.

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Ingredients:

1 can tuna

1/2 cup boiled rice

1/4 cup pureed liver

2-3 sprigs parsley chopped

Drain the tuna and mix everything together. Make 6-7 balls and then pat them into patties.

Store in the fridge and serve to your cat. T

This is one cat treat recipe that your feline friend won’t be finicky about.

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Ingredients:

2 flat cans of sardines in oil (Do not drain)

2/3 cup cooked rice

1 tablespoon pureed liver

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Shape into balls of desired size or simply spoon into cat’s dish and serve. These treats may be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, and may also be frozen

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Thinking a change of Flavor. This will delight your feline.

Ingredients:

3 cups boiled sliced potatoes

2 tbl grated vegetables

1/2 cup creamed cottage cheese

1 tbl Nutritional yeast

2 tbl grated carrots

1/4 cup whole milk

1/4 cup grated cheese

Layer the first 5 ingredients into a casserole dish. Then pour the milk on top of all; sprinkle with cheese. Bake about 15 minutes at 350F until cheese melts and slightly browns. Serve cool.

As a potato substitute, you can use 3 cups of cooked oatmeal or 3 cups cooked brown rice.

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Cats that have been abused can appear severely maimed and damaged all over their exterior. Some may appear to be in perfect shape on the outside, although all of the damage they sustained may be internal or emotional. Even though physical damage is bad, emotional damage is much tougher to fix. Cats who have physical abuse will still answer to a soft touch and soft voice, as long as they know that the abuse has come to an end.

When you have a cat that has been emotionally abused, you’ll need to wait until the cat comes to you. You’ll need to use patience, as the cat will be confused and not know if you plan to hurt him or not. If you take your time and let him know that you are nothing to fear, he will eventually come to you. When he starts to come to you, you can let him sniff you and pet him. After a while, he will learn that he can trust you and he will come to you when you call him.

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Ingredients:

3 oz sausage meat or finely ground beef

2 tbl oatmeal

1 egg, to bind

whisker of catnip, finely chopped

Serves one

Knead the ingredients together very thoroughly and form into a flat oval.

Broil under a medium heat for 5-7 minutes, turning frequently, until the outside is crisp.

Wait until cool, then slice into bite-sized chunks.

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Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup soybean flour

1 cup skimmed milk or water

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon Canola or Sunflower oil

1 teaspoon sea salt

Mix dry ingredients. Add liquid and honey.

Mix and let the dough rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.

Add oil and allow to sit another 1/2 hour.

Take walnut size portions of dough and flatten into small cakes.

Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 1/2 hour.

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The population of cats is the United States alone is unbelievable. Nearly all experts will tell you that you should spay your cat instead of breed it. No matter what experts have to say, a lot of people want to have a litter of kittens from their cat. Before you decide to breed your cat, there are a few things that you should think about.

The first thing you should know is that breeding cats takes time. For the next two months after the litter is born, you’ll need to clean the area on a daily basis. You’ll also need to watch over the kittens as well, and keep a close eye on how they are developing. If you plan to breed a litter of cats, you won’t have time for much of anything else.

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup canned mackerel, drained

1 cup whole-grain bread crumbs

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 egg, beaten

1/2 teaspoon brewer’s yeast, optional

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium-size bowl, mash the mackerel with a fork into tiny pieces. Combine it with the remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop mixture by 1/4 teaspoonsful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Cats normally do not need help getting and staying clean. They are fastidious about their cleanliness and spend much of their day primping and preening. Cats learn from a very young age to stay clean, as the mother always teaches their young the art of bathing. Cat owners rarely need to give their cats a bath, however, there are some situations where you may find it is time to bath kitty. You never know when your cat will get so dirty that they need a little extra help. If your cat is afflicted with skin allergies or has a flea infestation, you might need to bathe your cat. Sick and older cats may have a difficult time keeping clean, too. You will find that your cat probably resists getting a bath, but you can do it if you are prepared.

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The best place to bath your cat is in a small, enclosed room. If you have a sink in your laundry room, that would work perfectly. A deep bathroom sink would also do the trick. The idea is to get your cat in a small area to help him or her feel safer during the process. Another idea is to use a baby tub and place it inside your own bathtub. This might cause an aching back on your part, but may be just the thing for your cat.

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