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When I left the house for a couple days to visit some friends, I came back and upon entering, immediately noticed an obnoxious smell. Apparently my cat was unhappy that I had left, and had chosen to barf on the carpet right in front of the door. The smell was overpowering, and after cleaning up the mess, it just lingered and wouldn’t go away.
The next day another friend of mine came over and commented on the smell, I told him I couldn’t make it go away, but then he offered to let me borrow his furminator for cats. I didn’t know what that was, but he said it would get out the smell. I got it to the house, turned it on, and a few hours later, the smell was gone. I had no idea something like an air purifier could remove powerful odors.
My cat, Gizmo, is quite possibly the biggest drama queen of a cat. Ever. But she’s also my best friend and she seemed quite unhappy that the only play place she has in my apartment was the old loveseat that used to sit adjacent to the kitchen. I finally wised up started looking at cat condos for her.
Eventually, I settle on a townhouse-styled cat condo, which she absolutely loves. She plays and tears up the bottom “floor” before resting upon the post. Gizmo is still quite the drama queen, but at least she can scratch up something else other than my loveseat.
I bought a cat bed for my little snoofy cat Ella and ever since then our relationship has been so much better. Every night she would curl in bed with me and by the time morning came around, it was impossible to get the cat hair out of the sheets. Although I love her to death, and she is insanely cute, there are limits as to what I am willing to put up with. My friend suggested shaving her, but there had to be a better way than that.
So for a little bit, I tried to discipline my Ella and she hardly liked that at all. Now I just gently place her in the new little home and she just loves having her own space to be as comfortable as she wants. I can even put her bed on mine if I want her to be close to me and still not get any cat hair on the furniture. The cat bed that I got was an absolute life saver and I did not regret the decision.
Suet is a common bird food, called suet cakes because of their unique appearance as blocks of compacted food. Suet bird feeders often consist of one or more cages in which suet cakes are placed, and birds then feast on the suet by thrusting their beaks in between breaks in the cages, or climbing in the cages themselves. This makes suet feeders a natural deterrent for squirrels. However, this also means mice and smaller rats will climb into suet feeders just like a bird.
Suet feeders attract a wide breadth of the winged community. Birds of all sizes will flock to suet feeders inside their bird cage to feast upon peanut butter, peanuts, cranberries, and the natural soy ingredients which comprise suet cakes.
As the temperature begins to drop and you pull out the extra pillows and electric blankets to stay warm, think of your pet, too – the same old spot on the floor, or the dog bed he slept in all summer may not be keeping him warm enough. Although dogs have fur, they get cold just like humans. Particularly if they sleep outside or in the garage, they may need some extra warmth during the fall and winter, and heated dog beds are the perfect solution.
Heated large dog beds are made from easy to clean, durable fabric and can help soothe an older dog’s joints. They also come in a variety of styles to fit in with your décor, and in many cases, they will even match your furniture. Heated dog beds can also double as crate pillows, and are so plush and comfortable; you’ll wish they were for you.
Cats have a natural instinct to scratch, which serves to mark their territory as well as keep their claws sharpened. It’s important for cats to have a cat scratching post in the home. This post provides the cat a place to scratch that is intended for the purpose of scratching. When cats don’t have a designated place to scratch, it’s quite possible their claws will turn to the furniture or the carpet. It’s important for cats to learn the place to scratch while they’re kittens, because it’s much harder to break them of a scratching habit once they’ve developed into an adult.
To teach a kitten to scratch their cat scratcher post instead of the furniture or the carpet, start with simple practices. Place the kittens paws on the post and perform a bit of assisted scratching. If this doesn’t seem to work, try dabbing the scratching post with a bit of catnip. Keep doing this and eventually you will have the kitten convinced that the cat scratching post is their place to scratch. If the kitten starts the furniture or carpet, there are sprays that can deter the kittens from scratching there because of an obnoxious smell, but this should be used as a last resort.
When it comes to traveling with a dog, it’s important that their need for a comfortable place to rest and sleep is met. While some dogs do well when an unfamiliar location is encountered, others can be more remiss to explore. Portable dog beds are the ideal solution for providing dogs a haven to feel safe. It’s well known that even the common house dog’s ancient ancestors lived in dens and caves, and dogs too feel most safe when in a similar space. Portable dog crates are practical for travel because they’re collapsible and lightweight, making them great for road trips and long distance travel.
Most professional dog trainers and show dog owners use a portable dog crate to house their dogs while waiting for a competition or dog show. Portable dog crates can also work great for puppy crate training.
Like people, dogs cannot be comfortable on a stack of worn down pillows or a hard, cold floor with sheets. Canines require the a reasonable amount of sleep and rest like humans, so purchasing a dog bed for your furry little friend would be a great idea; after all, you wouldn’t want to sleep on a cold floor yourself, would you?
There are many luxury dog beds to choose from, each of which caters to different canine needs. A heated dog bed, for example, is ideal for dogs with short coats. To some, it may seem a bit far-fetched to buy a dog a luxury bed, but why wouldn’t you do that for your best friend?
Puzzle toys for dogs are an incredible way to solve some doggy behavioral problems. For instance, if your dog feels anxious when the family leaves the home, give him or her a puzzle toy. Trying to get at the goodies inside a Kong stacked ball toy will keep your pet occupied so they won’t have time to miss you.
If your dog demands your undivided attention or chases the kids in order for affection, give him a puzzle toy. You can also use a puzzle toy and a sandbox as a means of keeping your dog from digging up the backyard. Puzzle pet toys are easy to come by and are affordable. Your dog will be entertained for hours and many of their bad habits will be abated simply by having a more productive activity to focus on
Cat lovers from 112 countries, in droves over 90,000, have had the chance to play with the kittens at the Oregon Humane Society, all with the simple click of a mouse. Real-time technology developed by iPetCompanion allows cat lovers to play with the kittens by using computers to manipulate the kittens’ toys. Human playmates can watch via cat-cam as the furry felines play with the toys.
Apriori Control, the company behind the cat toy, first developed the technology in their home state of Idaho. The iPetCompanion was first tried out at the Idaho Humane Society in Boise. Cat adoptions have increased at both locations, with Oregon reporting an increase in adoption of 16 percent. There are benefits for humans too, as playing with the kittens, even remotely, can have soothing effects.