Cats are more or less self cleaning critters, but let's face it... sometimes, they DO need a little bit of help. This is especially true for certain breeds. Sphinxes, for instance, need regular baths, while the polar opposite Persian needs frequent brushing and an occasional trim. If you're into at home cat grooming, there are plenty of supplies that can help keep your
buddy tidy and your home mess-free... well... relatively.
SELF GROOMING
Some cats love a good brushing, others would prefer to be left alone. It really just depends on your kitty. But if your furry little friend would rather do the work himself, or if you simply don't have a moment to help out with the regular cleaning chores, self-grooming products are there to help! Available items range from
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8. Low Noise Level Cordless Rechargeable Electric Pet Grooming and Trimming Clippers Kit,
Safety Blade Design for Dog and Cat Hair Shaver with 4 Guide Combs, Oil, USB Charging
Cord, etc (Concise white)
Occasionally you just need to go bald... right? Well, maybe not, but there are some things
that a simple pair of scissors just won't work for, and that's where electric shavers really
shine. This particular shaver has a low noise level - 55-59dB, in fact - which is great if your
cat is easily freaked out by weird noises. It is also designed with a useful little safety blade,
thus reducing bind-up. Actually, there's a double blade setup, which includes a fixed stainless
steel affair, and a moving ceramic blade. It comes with a built in Li-ion battery that charges
quickly and lasts a good long time, and also has a handy charging display to keep you
abreast of what your battery is up to.
BATHING
Of course, we couldn't discuss cat grooming supplies without talking about bathing. However,
many of the bathing items change so rapidly, and each cat has his own particular needs, so
instead of recommending anything specific, I'll just give you a quick rundown of things to
And use a stalk, pounce, kill and eat strategy to stay fed, this is why your domestic cat Garfield prefers to chase, pounce on toys and eat smaller meals over the course of the day and night. Also in the small wild prey tend to hide in tiny spaces in their natural environments, so one explanation for your domestic cats ' behavior to reach into containers and openings is compiled by the same curiosity that helped the continuation of the cat species for millions of years before. In the wild cat need sharp claws for climbing, hunting, and self-defence, sharpening their claws on nearby surfaces kept them conditioned and ready helped stretch their back and leg muscles and relieved some stress too. So it’s not that your domestic cat Garfield hates your coach, chair, Ottoman, pillows, curtains, toilet paper and everything else that you put in their environment. They are merely ripping these things to shreds to keep their claws in tip top shape because this is exactly what the domestic cats’ ancestors did to
"Declawing Cats: Far Worse Than a Manicure." The Humane Society of the United States. The Humane Society, 12 Apr 2013. Web. 9 Dec 2013.
This will relieve any stress that your cat may have encountered, as well as bring you both closer together. Shiny things, such as a diamond necklace, are very fascinating to death cats. Also, putting your phone on vibrate and letting your cat play with the vibration is a never ending joy for them. Playing with your cat will have him feel loved, and cared for.
A soft purr, a gentle paw. A pet cat is a luxury that humans have indulged in for thousands of years, from their beginnings in Africa and the Middle East, all the way to homes here in 2014. Cats rival dogs as the most common pet in the United States, with 30.4% of houses owning 2.1 cats each (“U.S. Pet Ownership Statistics”).While working cats, such as farm cats, barn cats, and other rural, semi-feral animals may be kept for specific purposes of keeping pest animals at bay, the vast majority of kept cats in the US are pet cats, kept in homes for companionship and affection. Cat owners want the best for their pets, and as such is important to keep pet cat indoors, for their own safety as well as the safety of the local wildlife.
“Any activity that involves going through the hair and over the skin with the hands, lip, tongue, teeth, or tail to clean out extraneous objects such as dirt, particles of sweat-salt, external parasites, or other surface materials is considered grooming”(Simonds 169). Grooming is very important for hygiene. Although many are able to groom themselves they are dependent upon each other because there will always be spots that cannot be seen. As I stated earlier I saw Parental Investment. This is a great example because the mother was grooming her child, but the child does not groom back.
Good oral maintenance includes brushing your cat 's teeth a few times a week. This can be done by getting a finger toothbrush, a special cat toothbrush, or by using a small soft cloth over your finger while gently rubbing the cat 's teeth and gums. Along with the brush, cat toothpaste is also made to help scrub away the plaque and tartar and cats like the flavor. Cats
Declawing solves the issue of torn up furniture and unnecessary scratches. Having a cat declawed puts an end to ruined furniture, torn up carpet, and having the household look a wreck. If that’s a pet owners concern, then they should definitely reconsider even having a cat. A cat's claws can inflict a considerable amount of pain and damage to their owners. Cat scratch disease may also be a result of having a cat declawed. This disease is caused by a bacteria known as Bartonella henselae. Statistics show that About 40% of cats have this bacteria at some point in their cat lives. This bacterial infection shows no signs in a cat. Kittens are also more likely to scratch and bite while they play with their owners. Although, your cat might use your hands or furniture for clawing and scratch, declawing is certainly not the
You can use one of the current top rated electric shavers in 2014 from Braun: 790cc. The shaver features an innovative Pulsonic technology that delivers around 10.000 micro vibrations which capture with precision more hair. You should know that the shaver has 3 personalization features which help you to obtain a hair-free appearance. The device has a fully flexible shaving system that delivers precise facial adaptability once you start shaving. You should also know that the shaver incorporates Activelift that safely captures flat-lying hair thus maintaining a smooth shaving experience.
The cat is a household pet his life is good. He never has to do any
As humans, having cats as pets they are expected to adapt to human lifestyle and living conditions, forgetting the fact that houses are not their natural environment. Cats, as do all animals, behave the way they do since it is in their nature, despite the opinion of some behaviors being inappropriate. A cat has no concept of what is deemed right or wrong. A cat has to be able to understand what is desired for them to do or not to do in order to live a contented life in human surroundings. Part of the way a cat learns to understand a human is by humans understanding them and why they do what they do. Communication and understanding is the key to living in harmony with a house cat.
Edgar Allen Poe’s short story The Black Cat immerses the reader into the mind of a murdering alcoholic. Poe himself suffered from alcoholism and often showed erratic behavior with violent outburst. Poe is famous for his American Gothic horror tales such as the Tell-Tale Heart and the Fall of the House of Usher. “The Black Cat is Poe’s second psychological study of domestic violence and guilt. He added a new element to aid in evoking the dark side of the narrator, and that is the supernatural world.” (Womack). Poe uses many of the American Gothic characteristics such as emotional intensity, superstition, extremes in violence, the focus on a certain object and foreshadowing lead the reader through a series of events that are horrifying and grotesque. “The Black Cat is one of the most powerful of Poe’s stories, and the horror stops short of the wavering line of disgust” (Quinn).
SpayUSA says that the benefits of spaying include no heat cycles, less desire to roam, risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer is reduced or eliminated, especially if done before the first heat cycle, reduces the number of unwanted cats, and helps cats live longer, healthier lives. Not only are many health issues reduced, but the overpopulation decreases dramatically. Those 66,088 cats are reduced even if only by a little bit. SpayUSA also says that the benefits of neutering reduces or eliminates risk of spraying, less desire to roam, therefore less likely to be injured in fights or auto accidents, risk of testicular cancer is eliminated, and decreases incidence of prostate disease, reduces the number or unwanted cats, decreases aggressive behavior, and helps cats live longer, healthier lives. This means less homeless cats walk around injured or lay dead on the side of the road. In short, if people fixed their cats, many problems could be greatly reduced.
III. Credibility Statement: I have been a cat owner for nineteen years. I have hand raised and trained my two cats since they were kittens.
Many humans own a cat. Cats are considered peaceful and content animals. Even though many people own a cat, millions enter animal shelters each year. How a cat is handled within a shelter depends on the cats’ heath, handling, and housing. Disposition depends on how socialized the cats are, although many shelters are required to determine how socialized and comfortable the cats are with humans before adoption. Shelters are very stressful for cats, and can result in cats behaving in uncharacteristic ways. Cats that are highly socialized and adoptable often display aggressive or fearful behaviour when under stress. High stress levels peak when the cats are confined to a small cage in a shelter or household. Cats in households are usually free-roaming cats; they experience hazardous encounters outdoors, which cause stress levels to peak. It is also hypothesised that cats within a multi-cat household are more stressed, because they have nowhere to hide or run when spatial dispersion is unavailable. When a cat is overly stressed out, the cat can exhibit behaviours which include, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, and fever. Cats can also recognise the voices of their owners, which relates back to the 10,000-year history humans have with cats.
However bathing a dog requires, having to give it a bath or taking it to the groomers. A dog’s nail must be cut to keep them trimmed for proper care. Unlike cats who are self-sufficient at licking them self-clean. Cats also trim their own nails by using a scratching post.