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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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As a checklist, here are the pertinent things to remember:. Understand your cat's need to scratch. Forget punishment- it doesn't work. Provide a suitable place for your cat to scratch. Make the scratching post attractive to Kitty- i.e. use sisal posts. Make the place she's been scratching unattractive - physical or scent related deterrents. Whenever possible start cats young. You may want to trim your cat's claws. For indoor cats, consider Soft Paws. As extra insurance or easy alternative. Above all, don...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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INAPPROPRIATE URINATION IN CATS:. Inappropriate urination is the most common behavioral problem reported by cat. Owners. Both male and female cats seem to exhibit this problem leading us. Away from the myth that only male intact cats will inappropriately urinate. The majority of cats that are euthanized for behavioral problems are due. Cats generally prefer privacy. Placing the litterbox in a busy location may cause kitty to avoid using it there. Substrate Aversions and Preferences:. Cats are also very s...
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Summary Information: click on subject to learn more . . . Number of Boxes and. CLEANING THE LITTER BOX. Scoop the box twice a day. It takes only a few minutes and will keep you and your cat happy. It also allows you to monitor elimination, which helps monitor your cats health. After scooping, apply a fresh layer of litter to the box. Do not flush liter down the toilet. You will eventually require the services of a plumber if you do. If using clay litter, the box needs to be completely cleaned weekly....
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The Litter Box and Your Cat
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Summary Information: click on subject to learn more . . . Number of Boxes and. SIZE and TYPE OF LITTER BOX. The Bigger the Better:. Most cat boxes are too small. They are designed for the convenience of humans, not felines. The litter box should be at least 24 inches wide or long. Some cats do prefer covered boxes because of the privacy. If you use a covered box, you should scoop it out twice daily. You should also provide an open box in close proximity. I have used covered boxes without the lids in area...
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Fun Stuff
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Ask Dr. Schelling. Get social with Fancy:. Mewsletter.com and the Mewsletter/newsletter are not intended to replace professional consultation, diagnosis, or treatment by a licensed veterinarian. If you require any veterinary-related advice, contact your veterinarian promptly. Information at Mewsletter.com and on the Mewsletter/newsletter is exclusively of a general reference nature. Do not disregard veterinary advice or delay treatment as a result of accessing information on this news...
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Ask Dr. Schelling
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Ask Dr. Schelling. Ask Dr. Schelling. Dr Christianne Schelling is a graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a leading advocate for cats keeping their claws and is devoted to increasing the health and happiness of all companion animals. She shares her home and office with several rescued cats and dogs. Dr Schelling's Past Columns:. Issue 41: January 11. Why some cats do not like closed doors and how to deal with this behavior. Issue 40: January 10. Issue 23: A...
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Pet Supplements: Enzymes
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Enzymes are vital to your cats health. Without them your cat would not be able to survive. Enzymes are required to break down food into components that can be used for energy. They are also needed to enhance absorption of essential nutrients. Enzymes are normally present in raw foods, but can be destroyed by heat and processing. Enzymes do not survive the high heats required to process commercial pet foods. Benefits of Enzyme Supplementation. 149; Increases transit time of food through the gastrointesti...
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Pet Supplements: Vitamins
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Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential to your pets growth and development and day-to-day life-support functions. Veterinarians are increasingly recognizing that nutritional supplements can lead to better health and resistance to disease in pets. A targeted program of supplementation may mean the difference between your pet thriving and merely getting by. Energy metabolism. Required to make enzymes function properly. Necessary for the formation of red blood cells and white blood cells from th...
