http://siamesecats.com ...and Burmese, Bengal & many others daily 1 http://siamesecats.com/644489-Training-your-hyperactive-cat.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:40:11 -0600 You walk in your home after being gone for a short time, or allday from work and your cat has taken over the house. The drapesare hanging not where they should be, a cup was tipped over withthe last few drops of coffee that has left a stain in thecarpet. The morning paper, which you were unable to finishreading, is torn in shreds. Now is the time to put a stop to allof that and train your cat. When you get home at night afterwork or gone for a short time, you can come home to a nicequiet, clean ... http://siamesecats.com/644489-Training-your-hyperactive-cat.html http://siamesecats.com/926445-Feline-Owner-s-Guide-to-Hypothyroidism-in-Cats.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:46:47 -0600 Hypothyroidism in cats occurs when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones. This condition is quite rare. Although it isn't life-threatening, it will significantly reduce your cat's quality of life. So, what exactly causes this condition to occur when it does?CausesIronically, hypothyroidism in cats is usually caused by medical treatments for hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism occurs when the gland produces too many hormones. It is treated with radioactive iodine or surgery to remove all thyro... http://siamesecats.com/926445-Feline-Owner-s-Guide-to-Hypothyroidism-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/343981-An-Owner-s-Guide-to-Anemia-in-Cats.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:35:46 -0600 Anemia in cats is a condition that occurs when there is not enough hemoglobin or red blood cells produced. It is not a disease, but merely a symptom of an underlying condition or disease. So, what exactly causes it?CausesMany things can cause this condition. The kidneys are responsible for producing hormones that stimulate red blood cell production. So, kidney disease is one of the most common causes. Parasites such as ticks, fleas, and hookworms are another leading cause.Anemia in cats can also... http://siamesecats.com/343981-An-Owner-s-Guide-to-Anemia-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/886594-So-you-want-a-cat.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:33:36 -0600 So the time has come and you are thinking of buying a new pet. http:www.petmillions.com is the leading pet contest online supporting pet charities across the globe. Cats & dogs remain the most popular household pet, with of US households owning at least cat & . million cat owners in the UK. However every year close to of animals find their way into animal shelters.At http:www.petmillions.com we find that most cat lovers have at least cats, giving you as an owner that extra responsibility.So ... http://siamesecats.com/886594-So-you-want-a-cat.html http://siamesecats.com/714221-Owner-s-Guide-to-Distemper-in-Cats.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:43:38 -0600 Distemper in cats is a very serious disease that can easily be fatal. It is caused by a highly contagious virus. The virus can be transmitted through contact with other cats and humans. Your cat can also be infected with this virus from litter boxes, bedding, and water bowls.SymptomsCats begin to show symptoms about days after being exposed to the virus. He will begin to display signs such as loss of appetite, depression, diarrhea, and vomiting. Your cat may also stop grooming himself on a regu... http://siamesecats.com/714221-Owner-s-Guide-to-Distemper-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/404888-Training-your-cat.html Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:33:43 -0600 Training your cat can be fun and a rewarding experience.Patience and time is something that will be necessary withtraining. You can train your cat do have good behaviors so thatwhen you are gone you will know they are safe. Kittens are much easier to train then an older cat, because akitten is like a child and we have to teach them the right andwrong. With the older cats, it is not easy as they are set intheir ways, but they are still trainable.Some of the reasons you might want to train your ca... http://siamesecats.com/404888-Training-your-cat.html http://siamesecats.com/305703-Cat-Ringworm-an-Owner-s-Guide-to-Ringworm-in-Cats.html Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:43:30 -0600 Ringworm in cats is caused by various fungal organisms. Since cats less than a year old don't have fully-developed immune systems, they are affected most often. Cats with longer hair also have more problems with ringworm. The condition is also very infectious as it can be transmitted to other cats, dogs, and even you.FormsAs I mentioned earlier, cat ringworm is caused by various fungi. They include Microsporum Canis, Microsporum Gypsum, and Trichophyton. Most cats are affected by Microsporum Can... http://siamesecats.com/305703-Cat-Ringworm-an-Owner-s-Guide-to-Ringworm-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/425028-Life-Lessons-I-Learned-from-my-Cat.html Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:42:03 -0600 Even if you are not a cat person, bear with me, this story goesfar beyond cat mania. Our little tabby cat was frightened andhighly-sensitive from the day we rescued her from the SPCA, twoand a half years ago. No doubt being jailed there for fourmonths messed her mind. As we came to learn Shylos nature werenamed her Shybaby. Practice Patience, Breathing and BeingExtreme patience was the first virtue Shybaby taught us. Wewould have to be still, with arm out stretched, finger pointingtoward her, a... http://siamesecats.com/425028-Life-Lessons-I-Learned-from-my-Cat.html http://siamesecats.com/756281-Cat-Pneumonia-an-Owner-s-Guide-to-Pneumonia-in-Cats.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:28:34 -0600 Pneumonia in cats is a serious condition. It occurs when there is inflammation in the lungs. The condition can quickly become life-threatening as it progresses. As the disease advances, your cat will have more and more trouble breathing. It can effectively be treated if caught early enough.CausesThe inflammation in the lungs is a condition caused by bacteria. However, this is usually the result of a viral infection that affects your cat's lower respiratory tract. Common viruses that can result i... http://siamesecats.com/756281-Cat-Pneumonia-an-Owner-s-Guide-to-Pneumonia-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/721779-An-Owner-s-Guide-to-Hyperthyroidism-in-Cats.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:21:29 -0600 Hyperthyroidism in cats occurs when one of the thyroid glands become overactive. This endocrine disease is relatively common, especially in middle-aged to older cats. If left untreated, this condition can lead to heart failure and death. You may be wondering what could cause your cat to develop this disease.CausesThe most common cause of this condition is development of adenomas in the thyroid gland. Adenomas are groups of benign, or non-cancerous cells. Hyperthyroidism can also be caused by can... http://siamesecats.com/721779-An-Owner-s-Guide-to-Hyperthyroidism-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/739306-Cat-Constipation-an-Owner-s-Guide-to-Constipation-in-Cats.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:36:15 -0600 Constipation in cats is a relatively common occurrence. Like you, your constipated cat will have trouble having a bowel movement. This condition is very common in older cats. However, cats of any age can have a bout of constipation. So, what exactly causes it?CausesCat constipation can be brought on by a range of factors, even though it can occur naturally for no apparent reason. Dehydration is one of the leading reasons your cat can have trouble having a bowel movement. The lack of water will r... http://siamesecats.com/739306-Cat-Constipation-an-Owner-s-Guide-to-Constipation-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/719637-Training-a-Cat-to-Hunt.html Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:51:52 -0600 How to train your cat to hunt with out eating the preyDoes you cat seem to be hunting all the time, pouncing on thetoys as they were going in for the kill, raking their claws overyour feet as if they are a piece of meat ?Hunting is a natural behavior for your cat. Will they eat theprey? Kittens when they are born have the natural instincts to hunt.However, cats do not to eat their prey. Eating the prey is ataught behavior not one that is natural to a cat. Allowing a catto eat its prey is not a g... http://siamesecats.com/719637-Training-a-Cat-to-Hunt.html http://siamesecats.com/464798-Training-a-Cat-not-to-Chew-on-Dangerous-Objects.html Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:41:11 -0600 Cats chew, lick, or eat non-food objects for medical andbehavioral reasons. Out of curiosity, a cat will try to chew onmost things. Easy to swallow items will need to be put up out ofreach of your cat. Cats chewing and eating items, which are not food, thought to bea lack of certain nutrients in the diet. Vitamin imbalance couldbe some of the cause. Making sure, you are purchasing healthywell balance food for your cat. Healthy eating for a cat meanshealthy bones, muscles, and brain functions. If... http://siamesecats.com/464798-Training-a-Cat-not-to-Chew-on-Dangerous-Objects.html http://siamesecats.com/541682-An-Owner-s-Guide-to-Kidney-Failure-in-Cats.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:23:07 -0600 The kidneys are responsible for producing hormones, controlling blood pressure, and removing waste products. Kidney or renal failure in cats occurs when damage is done to the organs. This can occur suddenly or progress over time. CausesNumerous things can cause your cat's kidneys to fail. Age is one of the most common as kidney function will naturally decline as your cat gets older. Certain infections can also lead to this condition. Other causes include ingestion of antifreeze and some medicati... http://siamesecats.com/541682-An-Owner-s-Guide-to-Kidney-Failure-in-Cats.html http://siamesecats.com/279468-Small-tips-on-training-your-cat.html Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:32:52 -0600 This article is for the small behaviors that could be medicaland with tips to help in the right direction for training.Teeth grinding could be a sign of improper bit of a kitten. Amature cat that has just started this would be a time to visitthe vet to find out if there is some medical problem with thecat's mouth, teeth, or gums. Changing the cat's diet also canhelp. Usually in older cats, the dry food becomes hard to chewand you will need to change to soft food or a wet cat food. Whendoing this... http://siamesecats.com/279468-Small-tips-on-training-your-cat.html http://siamesecats.com/191878-The-Right-Cat-Litter-Box-For-Your-Cat.html Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:43:52 -0600 Your cat will develop and keep good cat litter box habits withthe right cat litter box. Here are your choices for differentcat litter boxes, and how you can determine which ones are rightfor your cat.If you receive pet product catalogs, you'll see there areseveral different types of cat litter boxes you can choose foryour cat. However, since The Cat is the boss, and you are thecat staffer who answers to The Cat, she'll tell you what shelikes. How does she do that? Usually in the most direct way ... http://siamesecats.com/191878-The-Right-Cat-Litter-Box-For-Your-Cat.html http://siamesecats.com/431564-Declawing-Your-Cat.html Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:23:31 -0600 Declawing Your CatThis is a very controversial topic which has a lot of emotionbehind but it needs to be looked at. As a cat owner who hasexperienced difficulty dealing with the cat scratching issue inmy home it is difficult not to be biased but let's give theissue of declawing its due and see what exactly the pros andcons are.There are types of surgical procedures which are commonly doneto eradicate this problem. One involves cutting the tendon thatattaches the claw to the bone in a cats foot... http://siamesecats.com/431564-Declawing-Your-Cat.html http://siamesecats.com/171175-The-Cat-and-the-Evil-Parakeet.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:37:34 -0600 Parakeets were in during the winter of , and my littlebrother David had his heart set on one. On December , Mamma,Daddy, and I went to a parakeet breeder, paid ., and broughthome the pretty green bird we had reserved. The parakeet washidden in the back bedroom overnight, but, in the early morningdark of Christmas Day, the softly glowing bubble lights on ourtree revealed the birdcage on the living room floor among theother gifts.At six that morning, Daddy and Der Doc the cat came into thehouse af... http://siamesecats.com/171175-The-Cat-and-the-Evil-Parakeet.html http://siamesecats.com/620874-Training-a-Cat-to-a-New-Environment.html Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:28:50 -0600 When bringing home a new cat or kitten to a differentenvironment with other pets and additional family members thisdoes not have to be an overwhelming experience for the new cator kitten and family. Cats and kittens adjust quickly todifferent environments than we do. Depending on the nature,breed and the environment of a new cat or kitten is how theywill adjust. Kittens will adjust quicker and smoother than anolder cat. Especially if the environment happens to be a busy,crowed home. Here are a f... http://siamesecats.com/620874-Training-a-Cat-to-a-New-Environment.html http://siamesecats.com/581278-Rabies-in-Cats-the-Truth-About-Feline-Rabies.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:21:49 -0600 Most people associate rabies with dogs. However, rabies in cats is much more common nowadays. This disease is caused by a virus that is almost always deadly.TransmissionThe virus that causes feline rabies is carried in the saliva of animals. These infected animals can transmit the disease to other mammals by biting them. This is the most common method of transmission. However, cats may also become infected if they have an open cut that allows the virus to enter their body. Some cats get the dise... http://siamesecats.com/581278-Rabies-in-Cats-the-Truth-About-Feline-Rabies.html http://siamesecats.com/383152-Famous-cartoon-characters.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:15:03 -0600 The English-dubbed rendition of the Sailor Moon anime that was released in North America is quite a given of the most wellknown of up to date s anime dubs for the treatment of two reasons. The in the beginning is that its hero worship introduced anime to multifarious viewers in North America who had not in preference to heard of such a thing. The is the overwhelming amount of changes, censorship, and cuts which fool caused multitudinous English-speaking fans to froing to fansubs or other subtit... http://siamesecats.com/383152-Famous-cartoon-characters.html http://siamesecats.com/475552-How-to-Train-Your-Cat-on-a-Leash.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:45:13 -0600 Is it possible to train a cat to walk with you? Yes it is andnot hard to do. Patience, practice, time, and you will bewalking with your cat soon.The best time to start to train a cat to walk with a leash iswhen it is a kitten. When a kitten is small, needs to be taughtthe correct behaviors. Molding a kitten's behaviors is just asif we would do with children. They are new to the behaviors anddo not really know what is right and wrong. An older cat could be harder to train as it is set in some ofi... http://siamesecats.com/475552-How-to-Train-Your-Cat-on-a-Leash.html http://siamesecats.com/784850-How-to-Litter-Train-Your-Kitten.html Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:57:45 -0600 Cats are naturally clean creatures. Teaching them to use thelitter box encourages this good behavior. They will continue touse this litter box unless it gets dirty. Here are a few tips ongetting your cat to use the litter box all of the time. Pick out a litter box that would be right for you and your cat.There are various types of litter box's, there are big ones andsmall ones there is also a automatic cleaning box that has arake that rakes the dirty litter in a storage bag. Some peopleuse the d... http://siamesecats.com/784850-How-to-Litter-Train-Your-Kitten.html http://siamesecats.com/120347-Natural-Cat-Training.html Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:15:50 -0600 Tired of coming home and having puddles all over the house, thecat meowing as if you have left for a weeks on end. All of this is natural to a cat, even as it is annoying to usmost the time. Just remember your cat has never learned anydifferent. Let us look at natural cat training. One of the first things wehave to learn is the natural instincts and behavior of a cat. Kittens are born with a great sense of smell, before they caneven see. This is a sense that you will want to help build in akitte... http://siamesecats.com/120347-Natural-Cat-Training.html http://siamesecats.com/321667-Cat-Training-Tips.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:31:56 -0600 When starting to train a cat, a couple of things you will wantto take in consideration. Learn more about your cat, have theproper tools to do the training and have lots of patience.Setting goals to high for you and your cat at training can getvery stressful. Make it simple and fun for your cat training,then both you and your cat will enjoy the bonding from thetraining. The right tools are essential when training your cat. Manydifferent items, books, articles, and places will help you withall the... http://siamesecats.com/321667-Cat-Training-Tips.html