Cats

Cat Show Roars!

It was a sublime weekend for cat-lovers at the National Capital Cat Show last weekend.  This annual show is the largest gathering of cat-lovers in the metro Washington DC area, and one of the largest shows of it’s kind in the U.S.

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What Type of Food to Feed Your Cat

Some things to consider….

Cats can be very finicky when it comes to their food, and what tastes good to one cat may not be so appealing to another.  One overriding factor however is deciding on the food that is best for your cat’s age and activity level, and additionally, whether or not you should feed your cat wet or dry food.  Here are some considerations to help you decide what’s best and most appropriate for your cat’s needs…

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Oreo Louis

Oreo Louis is also known as Oreo the Cookie, sweet as a cookie, though three vets might not say so all the time because he growled like a tiger when gently prodded to participate in simple tasks like sitting on a table for an exam!  To be fair, a steel table isn’t very comfy, especially for claws (or fingernails)!  Still, at 10 years old, this “mutt” began to “talk” in high-pitched sounds like his adopted part-Siamese cat sister, mostly to say “hi” to me after a shower.  ~ Debra from Virginia

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Teaching a Cat to use a Scratching Post

Most people who like cats, but have never owned one believe that all cats will scratch furniture and other household items.  While this initially may be true for mature cats that have been accustomed to doing this, steps can be taken to correct this unwanted behavior.

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