Of Course You Can Walk Your Cat

Do you watch dog owners in envy that they can take their pets out for a walk. Did you know there are harnesses available that most cats will wear and enjoy a walk outside.

Most cats will learn very quickly to walk with a lead and many enjoy outings with their owners. If you travel with your pet it is a good idea to have them on a lead at every stop -whether they are a cat or a dog. Many pets are lost during vacations every year because the pet wasn't on a lead during a rest stop and being in unfamiliar surroundings, the animal just kept running.

The SmartCat™ harness will provide you with a great way to take your favorite feline out for a walk and also travel with your cat. The harness is sturdy and adjustable so it can be adjusted to fit your cat's unique body contours. You can harness train your cat very quickly.

Brush him and calm him down and then slip the harness on. Continue to stroke his fur and tell him everything is okay. Repeat this every day until you cat seems bored with the process. Then attach the leash and repeat the process - most cats are ready to walk outside on a harness within 14 days using this method. Depending on how skittish your feline is, the process may be a little faster or slower.

The harness is very easy to put on, the buckles snap so there is nothing to fumble with. And because it is so lightweight, most cats get accommodated to the harness very quickly. This harness comes with a matching leash so you'll be ready to explore the great outdoors with your favorite furry friend in no time at all.
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Give Kitty a Comfortable Place to View the World

If you have an indoor cat you may be finding yourself having a constant battle to keep them out of the windows. Eventually, the cat sneaking behind the blinds will cause them to bend and break off leaving you with a cat-sized gap in your mini-blinds.

A good solution to this problem is to use a perch for your cat to view the outside world but also feel comfortable. Cats are most comfortable off the ground and even more so if they can snuggle in while they view the world.

A two level cat house will be useful if you have multiple cats and this wicker bungalow is lightweight and yet very sturdy. Place in front of a window and pull up your mini blinds and you will have a comfy place for your cats to view the outside world and the hassle of cleaning cat hair out of the windows and broken blinds will be a thing of the past.

To give your cats a great show, put a bird feeder outside the window and they can watch a myriad of local birds come to feed and enjoy watching the action from a venue that is not only safe for themselves but safe for the birds as well. Unlike many cat perches, this one folds down for easy storage or is also great for traveling.

If you're tired of having the battle over the windows and your blinds, a combination place to snooze and view the window is a great solution to your problems.
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Dog Dilemma - Chokes and Gags on a Collar/Leash Combo

If you have a dog that gags and chokes every time you put him on a leash and you feel resigned to only having a dog that is in the backyard only; there is help for your situation.

A mesh dog harness may be the answer to your problem. Much like turtleneck sweaters and neckties make some people so uncomfortable they feel as though they can not breath when wearing them; some dogs feel the same way about collars with leashes attached.

The DOGO EasyGO Harness is a very simply designed and lightweight mesh harness that just fits over your dog's chest and doesn't put any weight on his neck area so he won't feel choked. If you've tried mesh harnesses in the past, you probably found they used Velcro fasteners which just do not hold up with use. The EasyGo harness is tightened from the back making it easy to adjust to the particular body style of your dog. Also, this harness will tighten just a bit if your dog pulls in case you happen to have a "Houndini" that is an escape artist. As many dogs learn quickly from using other harnesses if they pull and then pull back the harness will become loose enough to escape from - not so with the EasyGo.

There is also a matching leash included. If your dog has a real issue with wearing a collar and a leash but you still want to be able to walk him and take him outside in safety, a mesh harness may be the answer you've been seeking.
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Help for Hairballs

Your cat will spend about one-third of her time grooming herself. That rough tongue is ideal for pulling loose hairs from her coat and those hairs are swallowed. Hair is difficult to digest but most of it will pass through her digestive tract without incident.

A small percentage of the hair will compact in your cat's digestive tract with undigested food. If the compacted hair/food mass isn't passed through; it will become an irritant inside your cat and will be coughed up as a furry, cigar-shaped mass that tends be to placed wherever you tend to walk barefooted the most.

Signs of hairball problems include frequently found coughed up clumps of hair on the floor or furniture. A dry, hacking, unproductive cough and vomiting after meals is a big give-away to a chronic hairball problem. More serious complications include weight loss or dullness of coat indicating a possible obstruction.

If your cat shows the slightest symptoms of an obstruction or her hairballs are very frequent, take her in to see your vet so other physical problems can be ruled out.

You can help your cat out by bathing her during the times of the year when she's shedding the most to help her shed large quantities of hair in the bath instead of swallowing it. Also use a good detangler and groom your cat every day. She'll love the feeling of being brushed and it's a great way to spend some time with your cat.
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Can Cats Catch Colds?

You bet. Your favorite feline companion can catch a cold just like you can. However, because of the differences in your body and your cat's body, you can't give or catch a cold from each other. Just as we primarily have illnesses that are exclusive to humans, cats get viruses that uniquely infect felines.

The symptoms will be the same. Runny nose, runny eyes, sneezing, low grade fever and just like humans, very young or older cats can have a cold that develops into a sinus or chest infection making a slight cold a very serious illness also referred to as a secondary infection.

If your cat shows cold symptoms, your best course of action is to err on the side of caution and take your pet to a vet to insure it is indeed just a cold and not a nasty upper respiratory infection or something else that is making your cat ill.

Care for your cat when she has a cold is the basics, keep her well hydrated and comfortable and let the cold run its course which will usually be from seven to ten days. Since cats are unable to blow their noses, frequent and gentle wiping will keep her able to breathe a lot easier since cats are nose breathers.

Many cats will refuse food as they will not eat what they can not smell. A good solution is to get some very strong wet food and see if that will tempt her tummy. Canned food is over 75% moisture and is also a great way to ensure your cat stays hydrated along with drinking water.
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