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Caring for Newborn Kittens
Like a newborn baby, the care of a newborn kitten requires special attention and focus. For most cat owners though, this care is not usually required of them as kittens are typically adopted at approximately eight weeks of age, when they have been weaned from their mothers. However, there are several instances when newborn kittens may require hand-rearing, and in those situations, it is important to have a good understanding of what these neonatal animals need for proper growth and development.
The two most common situations where kittens may need to be hand-reared are either because they have been orphaned, or because their mother is not providing adequate care. This second point can be due to a variety of reasons, but the most likely cause is that the runt of the litter may be being overlooked by the mother in favour of healthier kittens.
Exercise for cats – Pet tip 130
Your cat is waking you up in the middle of the night, swiping everything off your dresser and onto the floor. You awake from your slumber to a needy cat meowing in your ear. Destroying your favourite sofa has become …
Digestion and Vomiting in Cats and Dogs
In a normal, healthy animal, it takes about 7-10 hours for a meal to be completely digested and absorbed. The beginning of this process starts when you see your dog or cat enjoying their meal. After being chewed a few …
Play bow posture – Pet tip 105
Aside from barking and marking behaviours, one of the key ways in which dogs communicate with other dogs and with humans is through body language. Both the fine and not so fine details of a dog’s body language are of …
Cold Weather and Dogs – Pet tip 248
Every winter in North America there are days when it is freezing cold; so cold that it is uncomfortable for humans to be outside for a long period of time even when we are bundled up. But what about our …
Cats in the Bed – Pet tip 220
Cats are cute and cuddly and they often want to spend as much time as they can nuzzling and cuddling with us. Many cats are so affectionate that they want to cuddle with us when we go to sleep for …
Pulling Dogs – Pet tip 166
Trying to walk a large strong dog is usually difficult for novice dog owners and even some experienced dog owners. Especially when the dog has had no obedience training, pulling is a common behaviour that dogs will engage in on …
Tip – 11 – Cats and Strangers
Cats and strangers in the house
Why do cats tend to gravitate toward those people that don’t like cats?
This is a common occurrence at house parties. A group of friends gather together at a house that has a cat. …
