Cat breed

people own cats than dogs? According to “Pets by the Numbers,” the estimated number of pet dogs in the United States is 77.8 million, where on the other hand, the estimated number of pet cats is 85.8 million. That is a significant difference. Even though both pets are known to relieve stress, promote a positive outlook and lifestyle, and give the owner happiness, there are many reasons why cats are more practical than dogs. Being both an owner of dogs and cats, in my opinion, cats are the…

you been driving through town only to see several stray cats. From small towns to big cities, stray and feral cats seem to be a problem. How can people fix it without killing them. One option is Trap, Neuter, Return, or TNR. TNR is a humane program to save feral and stray cats. TNR is effective it is the most humane and safe way to deal with stray and feral cats. Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) saves cats lives. When one brings a feral or stray cat into a vet to get its shots and get it fixed it…

strangeland, and Feral cat all have one thing in common, they’re feral. Unlike the three aforementioned characters Feral cats are a huge quickly multiplying threat, from mass extinctions to diseases that can be transmitted to your cute non feral pet and even cuter native wildlife. So much talk of feral cats what exactly is a feral cat, is their population truly exploding, what is their ecological foot(paw)print, and just how are cities are dealing with their exploding Cat population. Stray cats…

“There are about 70 million strays living in the US. Of this 70 million, only about six to eight million cats and dogs enter the nation’s 3,500 shelters every year. Nearly half of all animals that arrive in U.S. shelters are euthanized because there is a lack of space and adopters, amounting to roughly 2.7 million dead animals every year or five out of every ten dogs and seven out of every ten cats – that’s like 80,000 animals per week” (Facts about Pet Homelessness). Those statistics are…

the foolish endeavor of giving a cat a bath. That is until you find yourself in the unfortunate predicament of having to do just that. It does not have to be a total disaster however, with injuries to both cat and owner, accompanied by trauma to both parties. Most likely only a medicated cat or a very unusual one will enjoy the experience, but it can be done in a timely and tolerable way, with adequate preparation. In some cases it becomes necessary to bathe a cat, such as when it stops…

ovaries. This way, the female cannot reproduce. Pets that have been spayed live longer and healthier lives. Spaying will help prevent uterine infections, which can be fatal. The fatalities of a uterine infection are nearly 50% for dogs and 90% for cats. Spaying before the first heat cycle will offer the best protection from uterine diseases. A good example is known as pyometra. Pyometra is a serious infection in the uterus and considered an extremely serious and life threatening infection. It…

Heath, 2005). Pheromones are detected by the vomeronasal organ, binding to pheromone-binding proteins in the olfactory tract, altering affective state via limbic system stimulation (Landsberg et al., 2013). Feliway diffusers provide reassurance to cats in stressful situations and decrease stress-related behaviours such as inappropriate urination and scratching (Bowen & Heath, 2005). Sprays can be administered near soiled or scratched areas, associating them with ‘friendly’ scents and deterring…

According to the Humane Society of the United States, estimated 6-8 million homeless animals enter an animal shelter each year. Every breed differs but most animals( speaking mainly of cats and dogs) go into heat cycle about every six months. If your dog lives to be 12 years old, that gives them 24 chances to become pregnant and reproduce litters over the course of their life. Unless you are a breeder and plan on making a income off your pets, then you should spay and neuter them. Other names…

Cats use their sharp claws and teeth during play time, which are considered normal. However, aggression and overstimulation can cause cats to accidentally sink their claws and teeth deeper than expected. If a cat did this to you, do not overreact and yell or hurt them. Instead, address the puncture wounds to prevent infection. The first you need to do is examine the wound to determine how deep or serious it is. If the puncture wound is minor and shallow, you can treat it at home. You need a…

Owning a pet in Maryland isn’t always just about playing and cuddling with your fur ball. When you own a dog or cat, you take on a tremendous amount of responsibility. Pets need health care and when an emergency happens, you may need to come up with quick cash on the spot. Maryland is a great place to own a dog or a cat, or even a few of each breed, because of the mild weather in the spring, summer and fall months. Your pet will have plenty of opportunities to get outside and play during these…