http://www.thedailycat.com The Daily Cat is a site for cats and cat lovers alike with tips, products and know how about anything cat related. en-us Copyright ©2001-2009 Studio One Networks Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:10:11 EST Fri, 6 Nov 2009 03:10:11 EST Dogs webCOMAND http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.thedailycat.com/images/banner_logo.jpg http://www.thedailycat.com 0 0 http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/vitamins/index.html Vitamins can often do more harm than good, especially as quality commercial cat foods provide the correct balance of vitamins, nutrients and calories. Check with your veterinarian before considering supplements. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/vitamins/index.html Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/nose_to_tail_exam/index.html Give your cat a nose-to-tail exam, making sure that its ears and teeth are clean and odorless, fur is free of parasites, skin is lump- and bump-free, and weight has remained stable. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/nose_to_tail_exam/index.html Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/litter_preference/index.html Don't overfill your cat's litter box, as most cats prefer to dig through approximately two inches of material. Fine-grained litters, such as scoopable and clay varieties, also appear to hold kitty appeal. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/litter_preference/index.html Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/cat_travel_us/index.html With proper documentation, cats can travel freely throughout the United States. Hawaii is the only exception, requiring all entering cats to be quarantined for 30 to 120 days. Check with officials prior to your trip or move. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/cat_travel_us/index.html Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/warm_food/index.html Entice your feline to eat soft food by placing it in a microwave-safe dish and heating it until warm to the touch. The produced aromas and added warmth often appeal to kitties. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/warm_food/index.html Mon, 2 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/illness_symptoms/index.html Common symptoms of kitty illness include hiding for more than a day, loss of appetite, change in litter box routine and lack of grooming. If you detect any of these behavioral changes, meet with your veterinarian. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/illness_symptoms/index.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/birdfeeder/index.html To make your cat's day, set up a birdfeeder outdoors and then provide your feline with a comfortable, sunny window seat to watch the avian action. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/birdfeeder/index.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/fun_toys/index.html Many cats enjoy playing with light, bouncy ping-pong balls or plastic practice golf balls. Keep a few on hand for your cat. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/fun_toys/index.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/hairless_maintenance/index.html Hairless cat breeds, such as a Sphinx or a Peterbald, don't necessarily mean less maintenance. Although these cats are beautiful, unusual and affectionate, their exposed skin often requires more care than that of a typical furry feline. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/hairless_maintenance/index.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/stray_help/index.html If you find a stray but cannot keep it, try socializing it before finding it another home. Train it to use a litter box and to be petted and held, since socialized kitties stand a better chance of being adopted. Latest Tips http://www.thedailycat.com/tips/stray_help/index.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT