We face stress in our daily life due to a variety of reasons like death, job loss or work-related tension, and its effect is sometimes devastating. The physical impact of stress can result in back or abdominal pain, heart attacks, diarrhea, blood pressure, hypertension, depression, ulcers, paralytic attacks, etc. Stress plays a major role in improving or decreasing productivity and accordin... read more »

When most of us get a new pet, we are not thinking about the problems that can arise. We should start though as it can save us from heartache and not to mention, money. A common and alarming problem in male felines is crystals forming in their urine. This problem can cause major distress to the animal as well as bacterial infections, kidney problems, and sometimes even death. Once a cat ha... read more »

Pets are integral to many families and almost treated like one's own children. They have their own rooms, beds and favorite places in our home. An unknown author has rightly pointed out that, "A pet is such a special friend, A friend in many ways, Sharing love and companionship, Just looking for your praise." When you own a pet, your residence becomes filthy with hair, fle... read more »

Dealing with Problems Outside the Litter Box All cat owners have gone through it at one time or another. A small spot against the wall or a piece of furniture vertically spotted by cat urine with little to no warning. The litter box is accessible, yet for some reason that spot seemed more attractive to your furry friend. After cleaning up the mess and possibly a few admonishments to the offend... read more »

When my husband and I brought home our new baby earlier this year, we were very nervous about what our cat may do. She is the kitten of two wild cats, and is pretty wild herself. (I guess that answers the nature vs. nurture question.) She is fixed and declawed, but still caused a lot of mischief around the house. When we brought our daughter home it was a nightmare. The cat pooped and peed ev... read more »

Most people in the United States have some sort of companion. Whether it is a human companion or one of the animal varieties, companionship and friendship is key to happiness in someone's life. I've already written some advice on how to maintain a healthy relationship…for humans. Now let me give you some insight on how to find, care for, and love a friend from the animal kingdom. ... read more »

Has your cat gone crazy? Are you sleeping with one eye open? Worry no more! This is how I broke my cat of strange behavior. One day, my cat Felix, whom I had always had a warm relationship with, crouched down and started growling at me. Felix is a small, thin cat so when he came at me slashing at my ankles with his claws. It surprised me, so I found myself backed into a corner trying to t... read more »

Playing Fetch with Kitty Generally, cats are fairly independent creatures. Unlike dogs, they do not drool on you, do not depend on you to take them outside to poo, and can climb onto high places and find all your cubbyholes that you hide their food in. However, with some practice and a kitty that is willing to play, the traditionally dog dominated playtime activity of fetch can be transferred ... read more »

Pets are important to youngsters and adults due to emotional attachment. In order to protect them from severe diseases that are contagious, medical researchers have developed various powerful vaccines. Some vaccines are administered only once in a pet's lifetime but there are others that need periodic dosages. Vaccines are important to a pet's health because of their exposure to othe... read more »

So you've done it -- "it" meaning you have recently adopted a cat or kitten into your family. Whether this is your first cat or your fourth, or whether it's been two weeks or two years since you owned a cat, you may not be too experienced in all things cat. The only problem is, this little guy or girl was some random stray animal you picked up. After ensuring that it truly is ... read more »