Ringworm is a very common form of skin disease that is found in both dogs and cats. Although its name makes you think otherwise, this skin disease isn’t caused by any type of worm. It’s actually caused by fungi known as Dermatophytes that feed on dead tissues found on the surface of the skin, spreading them around the skin of the animal. With cats, there is a certain type of fungi known as M Canis that is found in nearly 95% of all ringworm cases. Normally, cats will get ringworm...

Almost everyone, adults and kids alike have a natural fondness for cats. They are loving, quiet, and very playful pets that can provide you with years of entertainment. Although most of us have a fondness for cats, that fondness can rapidly diminish when it comes to the litter box. Even the most hardened cat lover may get tired of litter box duty, especially when it comes down to scooping “you know what” from the litter box. Cats are very intelligent, instinctively knowing how...

When you decide to add a new cat to your home, it’s normally more exciting for you and your family than it is for the cat you already own. Although most cats are solitary by nature, most will also come to accept or eventually tolerate any additions. Cats can be very territorial, which is why you should always be careful when you introduce a new cat to your current cat. If you are introducing kittens to one another, the entire introduction process can be short, lasting as little as 10-15...

A cat whisper is somewhat similar to a dog or horse whisperer, although cat whisperers relate quite well with cats. These types of people are unusually lucky and very successful with cats. In most cases, a cat will be abandoned or just show up at someone’s door. In this event, the cat will adopt this individual as the cat whisperer. Oftentimes, alley cats and black cats will show up at someone’s door and decide to move into their homes. This can be a result of abandonment, or the...

Your first line of defense when keeping cats out of your garden is to make sure that you have your boundaries secure. If there are any gaps in your fence, you should make sure that you block them to prevent any low access. Cats are very agile animals and can jump very high. Normally they can jump a fence, which is why you should also invest in string or taut wire across the top. If a cat has made his way into your garden, it may be hard to get him out. Most people choose to use dogs, simply...

A lot of people think that cats work on their own agenda, not paying much attention to their owner-provided they have clean litter, food, and water. Cats can behave in odd manners at times, which can easily confuse their owners and make it really hard to determine what the cat wants. As much as cat behavior can be confusing, there are some ways that you can solve common cat behavior mysteries. A common behavior that almost all cats do is push their heads into any type of object that will...

If you are new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that health problems are a common thing. No matter what breed of cat you own, health problems are to be expected. Some may be hereditary, while others can easily be prevented. WormsNo matter what breed of cat it may be, worms are a very common and recurring problem. Tapeworms, roundworms, and hookworms are among the most common that infect cats. For cats who have problems gaining weight, problems with fleas, or if you find white...

Over the last thousands of years, cats have pretty much handled their breeding themselves. In the beginning, they were used for one purpose-hunting killing rodents. As the years progressed, we began to breed cats more to our liking.  Nowadays, there are several different breeds cats-which you can tell if you look closely. These days there are over 70 distinct cat breeds, which are recognized through cat registries. There are several registries that will recognize around 40 breeds or so,...

We all know that Golden Retrievers are beautiful and obedient, and make great family pets and hunting dogs.  Golden’s also make great guide dogs for the blind, narcotic detection dogs, and even tracking dogs for finding missing people.  Although there are many other dogs breeds out there, Golden Retrievers remain one of the most versatile and astonishing breeds that you can get. Before you rush out and buy a Golden Retriever puppy, you should first take the time to learn a bit...

A lot of people normally have the wrong conception when it comes to crates.  This conception leads people to believe that crates are a punishment for dogs, and therefore they won’t use them.  Much to the contrary, crates are actually one of the safest places you can put your Golden Retriever, which also gratifies his natural instincts to situate himself within a den. If you have a crate and leave it open, your Golden will start to go to it when he gets sleepy or when he gets...

In a dog’s world, Golden Retrievers are simply the fatal attraction. They are a preferred dog breed, making great pets, hunting dogs, obedience competitors, show dogs, and even a combination of all these traits.  No matter what your intent may be to own a Golden Retriever, you’ll have an excellent dog that will live up to its potential and then some. Golden Retrievers are calm, well-mannered, and extremely affectionate.  They are easy to train as well, very intelligent,...

The Poodle is commonly acknowledged to be the most wisely intelligent of all members of the canine race. There is a general belief that he is a fop, whose time is largely occupied in personal embellishment, and that he requires a great deal of individual attention in the matter of his toilet. It may be true that to keep him in exhibition order and perfect cleanliness his owner has need to devote more consideration to him than is necessary in the case of many breeds, but in other respects, he...