It is always exciting to bring home a new feline friend to the household. Having a pet always brings joy to every member of the family. But before bringing home one, make sure you are opening your home to a healthy kitten.

Aside from reputable breeders, good sources of kittens include animal shelters, veterinary clinics and animal welfare organizations. If you choose to buy a pedigreed kitten, deal only with legitimate and certified breeders. Indiscriminate breeding has often resulted in hereditary defects and health problems in pets. Thus it is very important to know where your new pet will come from and if possible, take the time to meet the breeder and ask him some questions about the kitten, its parents, and how they are cared for. Reputable breeders often have their breeding animals tested to avoid any health problems that can be passed on to the offspring.

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The longest time a cat will sit completely still is when watching a bird. What is this attraction?

Your cat instinctively knows that birds’ movements and how they would fare if your cat got a hold of one of them. It is mesmerizing to your cat.

Even if your cat has never been outside, it knows that a bird would create the most interesting “sport” to hunt and pounce on, play and possibly eat this feathered, fluttering creature.

Cats love and are attracted to anything that moves sporadically, and could be within range of their hunting skills.

Smaller birds are irresistible to your cat, and you can find out more on why by clicking on this link to the site for the vet Greenwood.

Your dog just bit your child. Your child is screaming and crying and your dog is trying to hide from you…what just happened? Your dog has never shown any aggressive tendencies ever, let alone willing to bite your child or anyone else!

Your first reaction is to find the dog and hurt it, even before you have checked to see how minor or major the bite mark is on your child.

Stop and count to ten…the chances are almost 100% that your child hurt your dog and the dog reacted naturally…

Children don’t know any better. They like to pull and step on a dog’s ears, tail, fur, and maybe even hit the dog hard with a toy repeatedly.

If you were in another place for a long period of time, you should assume that your child was unsupervised and was probably at your dog the entire time (so your child provoked the dog).

If your dog is hiding, then it already knows it is in trouble and no further action is needed by you. Your chil ... Read more »

Cats are considered to be in their twilight years when they are already 13-14 years of age. As your cat gradually experiences the effects of aging, your feline pet will require special care to help him live longer comfortably

Weight problems

Senior cats are less active and have a tendency to put on weight. This can increase your pet’s risk of developing serious health problems. To prevent from piling on excess pounds, there is a need to change your senior cat’s diet. There are premium quality cat food products which are formulated specifically for senior cats. Regular physical and mental stimulation should also be given.

Since your senior cat is now more prone to dental problems,  it is best to give canned food specifically manufactured for senior cats.

Grooming needs

As a cat grows old, hair loss is usually a distinct feature. In order to promote hair growth, an old cat should be groomed ever ... Read more »