Emmett Nash
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 Emmett Nash is an expert cat trainer with over 20 years of experience. If you want to learn more about cats and cat training, read her articles at: http://www.articleweb.com
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Motivated aggressive behaviors for play is common in kittens when cats play the have a variety of behaviors that they share in their play. Exploratory, predatory, and instigative play provides a kitten the opportunity to practice these skills. All of these skills are normal need for survival. Kittens will explore new thing that moves. They like to bounce, bite, and swing at objects that are great to play with.
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Collaring your Cat-How to Safely Keep Them On
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Many owners never put an identification collar on their cat. "Cats don't like them", they say. "We don't want to push the issue and get a bite or a scratch for our efforts". Well, the dilemma with that is what happens if they get lost? You are probably thinking that your cat is an indoor pet and therefore doesn't need an ID collar. The problem with that viewpoint is that no matter how careful you are cats are sneaky.
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Train your cat for behavior problems and basic commands.
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You want to train your cat to come, sit, and stay. You can also teach your cat not to scratch at things. When you are teaching your cat to not scratch, sometimes they seem like they are pawing at you and they start scratching you. On this certain behavior you can softly stroke their paw to help retract their claws. When their claws have been retracted, you can tell them good kitty in a reassuring voice. They do not realize that this is a bad thing that they are doing and they are not trying to hurt you. The reassuring and the praise should not be followed with food. This will show them that this is one thing that will be expected of them at all times, and it is not a trick. You are going to have to continually work with them on this for a few weeks. They are not going to scratch on the first time you do this. By you telling your cat that they are a good kitty and paying attention to them is a good thing to do.
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Common Cat Allergies and How to Treat Them
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There are many people who are allergic to cat dander. But, did you know that cats also have allergies, too? There are numerous foods, household products and other items that cats can have allergic reactions to. It is estimated that at least fifteen percent of all cats in the United States suffer from some form of allergy. Cats who suffer from allergies can be treated in much the same way as humans.
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Train your cat for vacations
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When you are going on a vacation or taking your cat out for a length of time you will want to have the cat trained to ride in a car or vehicle so that the cat is not jumping all over and over the seats.
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Controlling Catty Behavior – Five Basic Tips to Co-Exist Peacefully with your Feline
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Cats can be major stinkers. We’re not talking about smell, but rather their “catty” behavior towards their humans. Cats believe they are superior to all other living things. Don’t you feel that sometimes they are just humoring us humans? Sometimes, their behavior can go to extremes and make us all crazy. Whether it is caterwauling, stalking, pouncing or displaying their dual personalities and schizophrenic tendencies, sometimes coexisting with your cat can be nerve-wracking and almost not worth the trouble. However, with a few basic tips, you can live with your cat peacefully. Ok, peaceful might be a relative term, but you get the idea!
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Train your cat to be groomed
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Grooming for a cat should be done on a daily basis for proper care of your cat. In addition, with the proper care, your cat will stay healthy.
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Dental Care for Kitties
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Most pet owners can spot their pet’s health issues right away. One health problem that may not be so easy to find is dental disease. Cats, just like humans, can have problems with their teeth. As cats age, most do have some form of periodontal disease. Only a vet can tell for certain, but there are things that you can look for when you suspect dental problems with your cat.
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Training a cat around the plants
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Oh but kitty loves plants, Grow them one? Yes, cats love green grass or plants.
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Deworming Your Cat – How Often Should This Be Done?
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Before you introduce a new cat into your family, consider all of the issues related to ensuring its good health. Regular flea treatments, veterinarian visits, vaccinations, kitty kibble and of course, entertaining toys are all a part of maintaining a happy, healthy cat. There is one major consideration to think about as well in regards to their health – the deworming process. How often should this be done? What types of worms plague cats? What are the health concerns in regards to worms? These worm issues, many times, consist of a large part of their health maintenance.
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