Cat myths have been around for centuries, with some of them persisting into the present day while others have fallen by the wayside. Do you know which cat myths are misconceptions and which are based on fact?
Myth #1: You Can’t Train Cats
Although it’s usually more difficult to train cats than dogs, it isn’t because of a lack of intelligence.
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I took Soldier to see the veterinarian earlier this week because, right on cue, his seasonal pet allergies have flared up. Every spring and fall like clockwork, he begins obsessively scratching himself and rubbing his ears on the carpeting. It takes just a day or two for the angry, red rash to appear on his belly and groin area. Within that same amount of time, Soldier usually starts chewing his feet, often until they are raw and bloodied.
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With floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes causing upheaval across the country and triggering huge losses, it can be depressing to visit Facebook these days. We hear about pets left behind by their owners, evacuation shelters that are overloaded with animals and other disheartening stories. But there is also hope and kindness and disaster animal rescue operations. Let’s take a moment to be grateful for all the good people and fine organizations out there that are doing their best.
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For many people, tomorrow is a bittersweet day – it’s Pet Memorial Sunday in the United States, a day to remember the animal companions who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge to join other pets waiting patiently for the day when they will see their families again. After the loss of a pet, you know that even years later you still cherish them in your heart.
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While surfing Kickstarter recently, I came across a new concept in leashing and collaring your dog. The title reads, “MAGDOG: Magnetic Dog Collar, Harness and Leash + ID System. The ultimate, simple and secure pet safety system.” That’s a tall order for any leash, collar and/or harness combo; adding in pet security makes the claim even more impressive. There’s a short (less than 3 minutes) video on MAGDOG’s Kickstarter page that sums up the details that make the magnetic collar system so unique.
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Dog proofing your house is a must when you’re bringing any animal into your home in order to protect them from potential hazards, but it is particularly important if you have a senior pet. Senior dogs may have difficulty seeing, mobility issues such as weak hind legs and other problems that need to be addressed when you pet proof your house.
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Some pet owners can’t imagine not sleeping with their fur babies in the bed; others are convinced that sleeping with their pets in bed with them is a bad idea. Whether it’s just comforting to snuggle with your pet at night or you simply can’t imagine not having him with you every moment, there are actually several good scientific reasons why you should sleep with your pet!
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Last week I posted that our cat, Peanut Butter, had suddenly gone blind. It was traumatic for the cat and worrisome for the rest of the family. At that time, the vet stressed that her vision might not return, so we prepared accordingly. But I’m excited to say that the blood pressure medicine seems to be helping! She is still obviously visually challenged, but she’s seeing some out of her left eye.
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Please visit The Contemporary Pet’s Rainbow Bridge Page to share your photos and memories of any pet you have loved and lost!
Also consider visiting Deb Barnes’ blog at Zee & Zoey to enter this year’s Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Giveaway! You’ll find awesome prize opportunities from Deb Barnes, the founder of RBRD, and several other pet websites and blogs.
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Sudden blindness in cats isn’t as unusual as you would think. Last night my husband and I realized that Peanut Butter had gone blind. If I get emotional telling you this story, you’ll have to bear with me, because I’m not talking about hypotheticals. For the past several weeks, we’ve had Peanut Butter on an oral pain medication to help her cope with the pain of advanced arthritis.
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