Published on Thursday, April 22, 2010 by katherine Most pet owners can easily teach a dog to shake hands.  But cats?  Believe it or not, it is actually possible to teach your cat to shake. One must be patient and consistent when teaching a cat to handshake.  And one must ALSO have yummy cat treats, of course! To teach your cat to shake, first be armed and ready.  Purchase a few jars of chicken baby food and ...

Published on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 by katherine Many pet owners live in areas that see raptors, eagles, great horned owls and other birds of prey.  There have been stories of birds taking off with dogs and cats.  But is this really possible?  Do small dog and cat owners need to worry about birds of prey?  The short answer is yes and no with a side of maybe. Falcons, eagles, owls, condors, hawks, ospreys and ...

Published on Thursday, September 3, 2009 by katherine Dead bird in the back yard.  Dead mole on the front porch.  Sound familiar?  Probably so if you have an outdoor cat.  And honestly, your cat is only doing what his or her brain is wired to do. Yes, cats are hunters.  And this means dead critters if you let them outdoors.  This is especially distressing for animal lovers who enjoy both domesticated animals as ...

Published on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 by katherine In our eyes, nothing can be harder than giving a cat medicine.  It ranks right up there with a bath, don’t you think?   Before you even reach for the bottle your cat senses the impending battle – quickly running to the back of the house where you just know there is a hidden claw sharpener!  There are a few things a cat owner can do to make medicine time a b...