Been awhile

I know it's been quite awhile since I posted but just wasn't in the mood and my pc wasn't working very well. But now it's up and running again so I'll start posting ... maybe someone out there can use what I post.


DAILY CAT TIP:
TODAY´S TIP: FOOD & NUTRITION
January 15, 2009

Don't be bowled over: Use a saucer instead of a bowl
from The Cat Bible

Get rid of any plastic feeding bowls - while you're at it, get rid of bowls! Plastic bowls can retain the odor of what has been in them, even when washed, and bacteria can grow in them, too. But actually, the bowl shape is not good for a cat in any case - it forces her chin into the wet food, which can result in skin irritations. The best dish to serve on is a small plate or saucer.

The Daily Cat Tip

But she does it herself! Find out why you also need to pitch in and groom your cat
from The Cat Bible


Why do you need to groom an animal who spends a third of his or her waking hours doing that very thing? There are good reasons why your cat will benefit if you brush him or her regularly. Long-haired cats need the most help keeping their coats in tip-top condition, but even short-haired cats benefit from the strokes from your brush that stimulate the skin and help loosen the dead cells and hair.

Green and Mean!

Green and mean: House plants can be poisonous
from The Cat Bible

Cats love to dig in the earth in household potted plants - and much to your dismay you may find them using it as a litter box. But a more serious issue is that cats like to nibble on household plants, many of which are toxic to cats. The "Danger List" is so long (it's in "The Cat Bible," if you're curious) - and cats are naturally drawn to greenery - that the only way to be really safe is to make sure that you designate your potted plants as "off limits" to your cats.

Daily Cat Tip

TODAY´S TIP: HEALTH & WELLNESS

Allergens got you climbing the walls? Wipe down surfaces and walls weekly
from The Cat Bible

This might sound bizarre but it's true - you need to wash your walls if anybody in the family is allergic to cats. The airborne particles of dried saliva and dander that cats produce from self-grooming are sticky and can adhere to any surface. To clean your walls, use a damp disposable cleaning cloth - if you're opposed to using disposable materials from an environmental standpoint, then use a cloth you can rinse and wring out frequently during the cleaning process.

New item coming ...

Thought you might all be tired of all the notices I've been posting regarding the unsafe pet food that's out there. So I am starting something new here.

It will be daily cat tips from Catster. Maybe they can be of help to someone.

Enjoy.