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How to Use a Cat Flap

One of the most useful pieces of equipment to purchase is a cat flap. It will save a great deal of time and energy if you intend your cat to…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Turn Your Cat into a Gourmet

Cat owners are faced with an amazing range of different cat diets, and choosing a diet is largely a matter of personal choice. When you have decided which food provides…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Walk on a Lead

This requires considerable patience, and, in some cases, you may find the cat's resistance is difficult to overcome. I have found that a harness is easier to use than a…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Use a Scratching Post to Sharpen His Claws

When a cat scratches his claws, he is not being wilfully destructive. He is sloughing off the dead outer husks and maintaining the claws' sharp points. It is also a…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Swim in the Bath

Contrary to popular belief, some cats do have a fascination and even an affinity for water, whether it drips out of a tap or sits reflecting sunlight in the washing-up…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Sit on Command

Many people think it is impossible to train a cat to perform tricks, but when you think about it, large cats have been trained to perform tricks in circuses for…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Sit Comfortably Inside His Cat Carrier

In most cases, cat training is of direct benefit to the cat, helping him to adapt to different circumstances and situations. Before attempting any training session, make sure your cat…

Fred Goodson May 7, 2010

Sports & Fitness

How to Know the Pros and Cons of Competitive Swimming

The big advantage of competitive swimming is that very early in their lives children learn to be independent as well as learn that, if they want to achieve anything, they…

Ralph Crutcher May 7, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Settle in a Cattery

The occasion may arise when you have to put your cat in a cattery. This may be because of holidays or because of illness. Even if you do not see…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Retrieve the Toy That Is Thrown by You

Cats can be taught to retrieve items, such as paper-balls and catnip toys. Some moggies and indeed a few pedigree breeds, such as Orientals and Siamese, show an innate predisposition…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Get On With Other Cats

You cannot put two cats, who have never seen each other before, into the same room and expect them to strike up an instant friendship. However, there are some measures…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Lie Down

This particular trick does not rely on the behaviours that have been taught in the previous sequence of tricks. We are training the cat in a new foundation behaviour that…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Enjoy Bath-Times

Fortunately, cats do not need frequent bathing, although longhaired cats need more attention, particularly if you plan to show your cat. There is no doubt that adequate preparation beforehand can…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Behave in the Cat Shows

This is where the fun begins! In fact the training required for showing is all part of a socialisation process which all cats would benefit from - and they certainly…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Adapt to a New House

Moving house is traumatic enough for the human occupants, so imagine what it is like for your cat, who is a territorial animal by nature, for an easier moving process…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Accept Ear Cleaning

A weekly dental inspection and care can be followed by the inspection of your cat's ears. Generally speaking, a healthy cat does not mind his owner holding the ear pinna…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat to Accept Dental Care

A kitten's milk teeth start to appear at approximately 2-4 weeks of age and will number twenty-six. These will be replaced by thirty adult teeth well before the cat is…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Train Your Cat Not to Scratch Furniture

Cats that have the run of the outdoors find that nature has provided a wide range of scratching materials. However, many cats are kept indoors and need to be trained…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Persuade Your Cat to Take Whatever Medicine is Prescribed

When they are sick most cats prefer to be left alone to recuperate in peace, but, occasionally, you will need to aid your cat's recovery by giving him tablets and…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010

Pets & Animals

How to Introduce a Cat to Babies

Many couples start life together with a kitten or cat before having a family. Sadly, the advent of a baby can result in the cat being rehomed. Many parents fear…

Fred Goodson May 6, 2010