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  Spaying a female cat or neutering a male is the process of making them sterile, a performance called ovariohysterectomy in scientific parlance. The essence of spaying or neutering a cat is to prevent them from being fertile and making them incapable of producing children. But beyond this reason, there are certain health benefits accruing from spaying and neutering your cat that will enable them to live longer? Below are the obvious benefits your cat gets from being spayed or neutered. 1. Spaying reduces the risk of developing cancers . Spaying a female cat will eliminate the risk of developing ovarian cancer since the ovaries and the uterus have been removed. In the same vein, the female cat will not run the risk of developing breast and mammary cancers. Likewise, a male cat that has been neutered is free from testicular cancers 2. Spaying eliminates pyometra infections, caused by bacteria, which affects the uterus . Another life-threatening infection is called metritis whic...

Cats show affection to people they are closed to, demonstrating it through body languages, postures and vocalization. Cats are quite subtle naturally and so the way and manner they demonstrate love towards humans are not loud and boisterous, unlike dogs. And because of this subtle nature of cats, people tend to misunderstand this love gestures and sometimes overlook them. Unlike dogs, cats do not wag their tails or kiss all over when they are being passionate towards their owners. Instead, cats show affection through some kind of whisper. But be that as it may, you will understand this demonstration of love and affection if you take time to study cat’s mannerisms. The aim of this article is to show you some of those body languages of the cat that are indicators of love and affection. 1. The first indicator of how cats show affection to their owners is the blinking of the eyes. When your cat looks at you with a half-closed eye, she is letting you know that she trusts you and enjoys yo...

  Cats spend long periods of the day licking themselves. This unique aspect of their behavior is what keeps them so clean and why they can be considered among the neatest animals on earth. It is also common for cats to lick each other. Sometimes cat try to extend that duty to their owners and other amenities within the home including their toys. And although this may look like a show of love when your cat licks you, there are other reasons why she would lick your body the same way that she licks her kittens. Below are some of the reasons why your feline would feel duty bound to lick you. To establish ownership of her territory Licking is one way the cat tries to mark her territory and establish ownership. Whenever it licks, it leaves her scent behind. This scent tells other animals that may want to intrude to stay away from her properties. Mother cats lick their kittens to establish ownership of them. And any time your cat extends the same activity on you, like it does her kitt...

There is nothing more satisfying for a pet owner than to have a trained dog, and while it is possible to train an adult dog to learn certain behavioural patterns, it is recommended that the training begins as early as possible in the dog's life when he's still at puppy stage. The reason for this is  because puppies are more receptive to instructions. Training your puppy does not come easy but with patience and consistent practice, your puppy will acquire the needed behavior that he will carry into adulthood. If you do not have the time, patience and the skills required to train your pup, we recommend that you enroll him in a professional puppy training class near you. In the end, your puppy will be comfortable and safe around people and have the mental stimulation to lead a happy and interactive lifestyle. Below are some of the benefits you and your puppy will derive from giving him the right training. 1. Like  we noted earlier, several benefits accrue from having your do...

You probably have wondered what is causing your dog to bark at night when you are sleeping. This behavior may keep you awake and you may wonder what is causing such behavior in your pet. A number of reasons may explain why your dog barks at night, from hunger to having the wrong diet. In any case, you are not alone and all hope is not lost as there are a number of steps you can take to stop your dog from barking at night. Moreso, taking the time to understand the possible causes of your dog barking at night will help us learn more about what we can do to stop your dog from barking at night. Below are some of the possible causes of your dog's nighttime barking.   Hunger One possible reason your dog could be barking and whining in the nights is that it may not have been getting enough food. It is important, therefore, that you feed your dog in the evenings before retiring to bed. If you are concerned about the need to not overfeed your dog, you may need to feed it a litt...

  To live like cats and dogs is a cliché which suggests the almost impossibility for cats and dogs to live peacefully in same environment without the usual altercation associated with these pets of somewhat strange bed fellows. For people who already have either of the two pets, bringing the other into the home may pose a major challenge. For while it may look like a dog is always able to over- power the cat, it is possible for the cat to severely injure a dog in a fight. However, despite the challenges this may pose for cats and dogs to live peacefully in a home, it is not impossible for these two pets to achieve friendship. But a lot will depend on you.   Before you can think of bringing a dog to your house to meet your cat, it is important to learn a few tips that will help you. Have it in mind, though, that not every dog is suited to co-exist with a cat in same environment. Such dogs are very aggressive and will not hesitate to attack your cat. If you have such an aggressi...

  To introduce a new dog into the home can be, somewhat, challenging for most pet owners. If you have always been a one-pet family, one major challenge you may face is how the dog at home will react if you bring in a new dog to share his space and the attention he’s getting from you. Even if dogs are pack animals, you will still notice that the dog at home will not be receptive to the new dog at the first instance. This is because dogs always do not want any other dogs invading or threatening their territories. But in spite of the challenges this may pose initially, with adequate preparations and if you pay attention to the following steps, you will, no doubt, succeed in building friendship between your two dogs so that your home will become the peaceful heaven you want to make of it. Introduce them on a neutral ground Ensure that you introduce the new dog to your dog on a neutral ground. Some ideal places to make such formal introductions are a park, a pet shop or any other pu...