If there are qualities distinctive of cats, these are independence and self-sufficiency. Indeed, you can leave your cat all alone in your house, confident that she can fend for herself. However, there are stuff you can get for your cat to optimize her health and to keep her preoccupied while you are away from her.
These stuff come in the form of automated cat products, such as the automated feeders and waterers, automated litter box, motion-sensitive toys and interacting toys, automatic laser chaser toys, and motion sensor alarms. These “intelligent” cat products serve to assist in the correct feeding of your cat, to keep her litter box clean, and to cheer her up during the day.
Specifically, the automated feeders and waterers work to keep cat food fresh and available to the cat only at the right times. By using these automated cat products, you are certain that your cat receives the right amount of food at the right time. Thus, there is no fear of over-feeding, indigestion, or food poisoning. Read the rest of this entry »
Sep 18, 2008 | | Cats, Pet Care
Dogs, regardless of what breed they are, have certain health issues, too, just like humans. Dogs can be allergic to things such as fleas, pollen, mold, mildew, dust, mites, foods, ringworms, and the like, can bring havoc to a dog’s systems. These allergens may cause four different types of dog allergies, and these are inhalant allergy, also called atopy, flea allergy, skin allergy, and food allergy. About 40% of dogs that have been tested were found to have developed flea allergy. These four types of dog allergies are seen in many ordinary dog breeds, but they are most common in golden retrievers, poodles, and bull dogs.
The specific type of allergy that most often inflicts Golden Retrievers is skin allergy, although Golden Retrievers are sensitive basically to the other types as well. However, dogs of this breed, which are known for their patience, and for not being aggressive, have a tendency to develop certain other health maladies like hip dysplasia, congenital eye defects, Von Willebrand’s disease, and even heart problems. These health concerns are very important for a dog owner to be familiar with in order for him to be able to manage his dog’s health very well. If these health conditions are managed well, it becomes possible for a Golden Retriever to have a healthy life despite these medical problems. Read the rest of this entry »
Jul 14, 2008 | | Dogs, Pet Health
The food your cat eats as a kitten is not the same food that you must give her when she’s all grown up and old. Indeed, just like the human body, the cat’s body system also changes as they mature. As cats age, their immune system begins to weaken, making them prone to various disease. Their dietary needs, therefore, must change to conform to their failing health. Assuming that your cat is not afflicted with any form of disease, however, when she reaches old age, she will still need to be bombarded with vitamins and antioxidants.
With old age usually follows the weakening of the immune system. Thus, it is common for aging cats to experience a multitude of diseases, such as cancer, oral diseases, and similar other health concerns common in aging cats. That is why it is of utmost importance that the cat’s diet must be adjusted with all these in consideration. For example, a diet that is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids is essential for senior cats with cancer. On the other hand, if your cat is suffering from some kind of oral disease, her diet must include soft foods that are easy to chew.
When you notice your cat going around for days almost without eating, subject her to a series of tests to rule out any possibility of a disease. If the tests all come out negative, your cat is simply picky about the food. In such a case, you can try warming the food, or giving it more flavor. Perhaps, you can add juice or gravy to it in order to make it more palatable. If none of these works, you can try animal appetite stimulators on your cat. However, you can do this only when you have already tried every natural appetite stimulating measure you can find and still nothing worked to get back your cat’s interest in food. Read the rest of this entry »
Jun 13, 2008 | | Cats, Pet Food
