House Cats

House Cats

House Cats - Should You Keep Your Pet Indoors?

Whether our feline pets should be house cats or allowed to wander outside is a subject people usually have a pre-formed opinion on. For some people, cats are allowed free reign, and can go outside night and day. For others, they are kept strictly indoors all the time. Still other pet owners let them out during the day or under supervision, and keep them in at night.

The question is, who is right? And what's in the best interests of your cat? To answer this, it's a good idea to distinguish between our domestic pets and their wild ancestors. Whilst wild cats lived and hunted outside, cats have been domesticated since ancient times. Not only that, many have been bred to create certain characteristics of color and style. Consequently, they are very different animals. Our domestication and interaction with them, as loving owners who feed, look after, cuddle, and pet them, has had an impact on their psychology, personality, and behaviour. Add to this mix the fact that the outside environment natural to them is now gone. In its' place is a world with automobiles, pet thieves, toxic chemicals, dense population, and other dangers.

In short, not only are our cats different, but the world we share with them is. As a result, it is generally recommended that cats be kept indoors at all times. House cats tend to live longer, they are less susceptible to catching diseases which could be deadly to them, and they avoid the dangers of getting into fights with neighboring felines over territory.

However, because cats often want to go out, many owners think they are depriving their cats of adventure. And perhaps they are, though cats that are provided with a lot of toys and cat trees, can still live happy lives. Many owners also get a second kitten as companionship, so their pets have someone to chase and play with, and so they aren't alone all day when their humans are at work. Ultimately, it comes down to weighing up the dangers with the benefits.

This is a topic that is hard to generalize, as we each live in such unique locations. Some will be in high rise apartments, or near busy roads, or simply in dangerous neighborhoods. In these situations, the choice becomes very clear - keep your cat in the house at all times. And play games with your cat when you get home. They love chasing hands under the doona, or pieces of string attached to a stick (to keep your own hands safe)! And if your house or apartment has some great windows, house cats can still bask in the sun and enjoy fresh air.

If you are fortunate enough to have a backyard, you could consider setting up an enclosed run or pen so your cat can go outside but still be safe. Some people have even erected them on the perimeters of buildings or through gardens so that they can really explore the world outside but not escape.

Some breeds are said to be better suited to being indoor cats. For example, tonkinese are considered to have poor road sense. Having said that, I let my tonkinese cat, as well as my 3 mixed breeds, out to play when I am at home during the day. I don't live on a busy street however, and I don't let them out the front. Plus, I keep an ear out for any sounds of fighting. They always come in before it gets dark, too. I think because they have each other to play with there, they are less likely to look for trouble out of boredom.

Whether your pet is a house-only cat is a matter of individual choice. The benefits to their health and lifespan have to be weighed against possible disadvantages like disease. Plus, your own individual circumstances should be factored in. One thing to keep in mind is that cats do roam at night. This is when a lot of fights happen, and is one of the reasons it is recommended they stay indoors then. One thing is for certain though - with a loving owner who makes sure their pets' needs for affection and play are still met, a house cat is still a happy cat.

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Cartoon Cats Playing House $49.99 Cartoon Cats Playing House - Giclee Print

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Pet Naturals of Vermont Bladder Support for Cats 60Tabs $10.99 A supplement to support bladder control and health in cats especially those with incontinence issuesAn advanced combination of ingredients that work together to support bladder muscle strength, bladder emptying, and bladder healthAvailable in a palatable fish flavored chewable tablet for cats

The Cats Of Sanctuary House $27.2 Tells the stories of many lost and stray cats who have come to live in a unique courtyard community at Sanctuary House in rural Maryland, to be cared for and looked after by the author.

The Cats` House (Paperback) $22.65 Any cat would give up one of its nine lives for a shot at living in the Cats` House, a wacky fantasyland for cats created by Bob Walker and his wife, Frances Mooney. They`ve turned their California home into a feline fun house. It`s the perfect mix of cat-friendly and cat-fantasy. And now cat fans can get an inside look with the first-ever paperback edition of The Cats` House.The house is all cat, and nine of them call it home. Bob Walker shows us the cats` living space, giving us a peek into 140 feet of brightly colored aerial walkways, spiral staircases, giant scratching posts, and playful peepholes.It`s cat care combined with interior design.

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BlueBonnet Cats Claw Extract 60Caps $15.95 Standardized Cat?s Claw Bark Extract Vcaps (Una-de-Gato) Description: ? Cat's Claw Bark Extract 200 mg ? Dietary Supplement Bluebonnet?s Standardized Cats Claw Bark Extract Vcaps provide a highly advanced plant extract standardized to 3% alkaloids (6 mg/serving) and 15% polyphenols (30 mg/serving) from pure cat?s claw bark extract. Plus e-d-s, an enzyme delivery system from 100% plant sources. Available in easy-to-swallow vegetable capsules for maximum assimilation and absorption. Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 1 Capsule Cat's Claw Bark Extract(uncaria tomentosa, una-de-gato, 3% alkaloids & 15% polyphenols) 200 mg e?d?s, Enzyme Delivery System (Plant enzymes: pectinase, amylase, CereCalase, cellulase, lipase, glucoamylase, protease, peptidase) 10 mg Other Ingredients: 100% Kosher vegetable capsules, vegetable cellulose, silica, vegetable magnesium stearate. Free of: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar. Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed.

Gaia's Cats Claw 1oz $11.99 Cat's Claw Description: ? Supports Healthy Functions of the Immune System? Promotes a Healthy Inflammatory Response Supplement Facts: Serving Size 30 drops Herb Strength Ratio 1:3Amount per serving size EXTRACT? Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)? Each 30 drops contain 333 mg crude herb equivalent. Other Ingredients: Water, Grain Alcohol 50-60 % Directions: Take 30-40 drops of extract in a small amount of water 3-4 times daily between meals. Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your Doctor before using this product. Keep away from children. Use only as directed on label.

Pet Naturals of Vermont Bladder Support for Cats 60 Tabs $15.99 A supplement to support bladder control and health in cats especially those with incontinence issuesAn advanced combination of ingredients that work together to support bladder muscle strength, bladder emptying, and bladder healthAvailable in a palatable fish flavored chewable tablet for cats

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Dancing Paws Shak'N'Zyme For Dogs & Cats 4.4oz $20.29 ideal way to deliver daily enzyme supplementation Description : OUR PETS ARE WHAT THEY DIGEST, NOT WHAT THEY EAT ?Shake 'N' ZymeTM is the ideal way to deliver daily enzyme supplementation necessary to promote proper digestion and nutrient absorption. ?Contains organic dulse, an edible sea vegetable found in the Atlantic Ocean, which is high in minerals and helps spark enzyme activity. ?Supports proper weight management. ?Human Grade and vegetarian ingredients quaranteed. ?Great tasting, all-natural Cheddar and Romano cheese flavor that your pet will enjoy. Proper digestion is the foundation for superior health. Enzymes assist the body in properly digesting food and assimilating nutrients. Shake N Zyme is an all-natural, Cheddar and Romano cheese flavored, vegetarian enzyme formula with a probiotics boost to help ensure optimum digestion, assimilation and utilization of nutrients. Our comprehensive, proprietary formula also includes organic dulse, a rich source of minerals, to help spark enzyme activity. In addition, Shake N Zyme was designed to address allergies inflammatory/irritable bowel conditions, dermatitis and colitis. With our convenient shaker, proper dosage and regular use for your pet will be as easy as spicing up your favorite dish. When pet foods are heat processed, as most are, enzyme concentration is significantly reduced. For this reason, adding digestive enzymes to your pet's food will enhance absorption of nutrients. A high quality, broad spectrum supplement like Shake'N'ZymeTM provides the required enzyme activity to help your pet achieve superior digestive health. With daily use, you should see marked improvement in the skin, coat and energy of your pet, and less gas formation (or flatulence) and improved consistency in the stool. ---Dr. Nancy Scanlan, DVM Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 0 5-6 shakesServings per Container: 125 Protease 6,500 HUT *Lactase 130 LACU *Cellulase 94 CU *Maltase 62.5 DP *Invertase .1 IAU *Amylase 1,312.5 DU *Lipase 107 LU *Peptidase 75 U *Glucoamylase 3.375 AGU **Daily value not established. Other Ingredients: Cheddar cheese, romano cheese, organic dulse, plant based enzymes (see above), lactobacillus acidophilus. Directions: Shake on Food? Up to a 4 month supply depending on daily use. ? dogs & cats under 20lbs....2-3 shakes ? dogs & cats 21-40 lbs....3-4 shakes ? dogs & cats 41-80 lbs....5-6 shakes ? dogs & cats 80+ lbs....6-8 shakes Warnings: Always consult with your professional health care provider before changing any medication. REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING. This product is intended for intermittent or supplemental feeding only.

The Cats House By Walker, Bob $19.29 Describes catfriendly home improvements, offers plans and suggestions for enlivening housecats environments, and relates how a roomdivider project transformed the authors home into a cats playground Author: Walker, Bob Publication Date: 2009/04/21 Number of Pages: 92 Binding Type: Paperback Language: English Depth: 0.50 Width: 7.00 Height: 8.75

Nature's Herbs Cats Claw 100Caps $10.99 Non-Irradiated Description : Wild Countryside Nature's Herbs Wild Countryside Cat's Claw Bark grows in the highlands of the Peruvian Amazon. A woody vine, Cat's Claw, also known as U�a de Gato, has been used for centuries by native Indians. Today, Cat's Claw is the subject of ongoing scientific research. Each preservative-free gelatin capsule contains Wild Countryside Cat's Claw Bark. Our exclusive FreshCare� System inhibits normal plant oxidation, maintaining product potency and extending freshness. It includes all-natural antioxidants in each capsule, oxygen-absorbin packets in each bottle, special air-tight seals and amber glass packaging for uncompromised quality. Unconditional Product Guarantee: Nature's Herbs unconditionally guarantees this completely natural product to your satisfaction. Nature's Herbs products are non-irradiated. Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 2 Capsules Servings per Container: 50 Cat's Claw Bark 1000 mg **Daily value not established. Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 capsules 3 times daily. Notes: Free Of Preservative-Free. Warning: Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

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Cats on the Counter $6.99 Cats are wonderful companions, but when they misbehave it can be challenging, if not outright difficult, to successfully treat the behavior problem in order to restore feline harmony to the home once again. In Cats on the Counter Dr. Larry Lachman uses his unique approaches, borrowed from human therapy, to analyze what makes kitty tick, and what happens when his behavior gets out of control. Using a case-by-case format, behaviorist Lachman and journalist Frank Mickadeit deal with common problems such as clawing furniture, refusing to use the litterbox or spray marking in the house, fussy eating, and fighting with other cats. Cats on the Counter is filled with fascinating stories, excellent advice, and empathy for both misbehaving pets and their long-suffering people. Other topics include: The Freudian Feline and Family Therapy: cat personality and structural family systems therapy The Jekyll & Hyde Kitty: cat aggression Kitty Prozac: preserving your cat's mental health Ailurophobia: the fear of cats and how to treat it Kidproofing your Cat: teaching your children how to care for your cat Lassie Meets Morris/Morris Meets Simba: introducing dogs to cats and cats to cats The Final Feline Moment: pet loss, grief and how to say goodbye "Holy Cats Batman!": Kitty ESP, catnip treats, and afterthoughts

The Cats Of Sanctuary House By Winifred, Mary $22.1 Tells the stories of many lost and stray cats who have come to live in a unique courtyard community at Sanctuary House in rural Maryland, to be cared for and looked after by the author. Author: Winifred, Mary Publication Date: 2005/05/27 Number of Pages: 192 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Height: 7.50

Pet Naturals Of Vermont Immune Support For Cats 1 Oz $12.99 Immune Support For Cats N,N-Dimethylglycine (DMG) is produced naturally in both humans and animals. It supports proper immune response, cardiovascular function, skin health, glucose metabolism and proper nerve and brain functions. Since DMG supports the immune system, your cat can have greater immune support and maintain good health. DMG helps the body to better utilize oxygen at the cellular level and to support respiratory function.DMG can help your cat build wellness by contributing methyl groups for transmethylation. This process of transmethylation is essential for the synthesis of vitamins, hormones, enzymes and for supporting liver detoxification.DMG is water-soluble. It is metabolized by the liver and therefore not stored in the body. DMG has been recommended by thousands of veterinarians for almost three decades.Active Ingredient Per ml: N,N-Dimethylglycine (DMG) . . . .100 mg Each Drop Contains: N,N-Dimethylglycine (DMG) . . . . .5 mg Inactive Ingredients: citric acid, distilled water, sodium benzoate (a preservative).

PHD's Wellness Powder Supplement For Dogs & Cats 8oz $20.99 You Save 25% Description:Wellness: Multiple Vitamin, Mineral / Herbal Blend. 8 oz. Ingredients: Chicken Liver Digest, Scandinavian Kelp, Ascorbic Acid, Dried Brewers Yeast, Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Aspergillus oryzae and Bacillus subtilus Fermentation products, Montmorilonite Clay, Carbon, Dolomitic Limestone, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginger, Manganese Proteinate, Iron Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Magnesium Oxide, Diatomaceous Earth, Methionine, Caraway, Licorice, Charcoal, Carob, Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Yucca schidigera Plant Extract, Iron and copper and Cobalt Choline Citrate, Peppermint, Cayenne pepper, Vitamin A Acetate, d-Activated Animal Sterol (source of Vitamin D3), Niacin, Riboflavin Supplement, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Garlic, Thiamin Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Pantothenic Acid, Inositol, Copper Proteinate (organic, chelated trace mineral), Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol (source of Vitamin K), Calcium Iodate, Cobalt proteinate, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Folic Acid. Product Notes.Related Products: Unleash Powder B-Complex Tablets: Small Lollipups

Nature's Way Cats Claw SE 60Caps $20.49 Latin NameUncaria tomentosaDescriptionCat's Claw bark with a guaranteed natural potency of 3 % alkaloids.UsageA traditional tonic herb for well being, Cat's Claw was historically used by the indigenous people of South America for its health promoting benefits.*Recommended Daily Dosage540 mg per capsule. As an addition to the daily diet, take two to three capsules three times daily with water at mealtimes.The following list is for serving size of 3 capsulesPrimary Ingredients Amount USRDA Cat's Claw, bark 1.45 g 0% Other IngredientsGelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Millet

Solaray's Guaranteed Potency Cats Claw 200mg 30Caps $10.99 Cat's Claw is intended to provide nutritional support for a healthy immune system and joints. Solaray Cat's Claw contains a guaranteed potency extract that provides 2.4% Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids (POA), a key ingredient believed to be the source of its health benefits. The level of Tetracyclic Oxindole Alkaloids (TOA) is monitored to ensure maximum health benefits.Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule one or two times a day with meals or a glass of water.Serving Size: 1 Capsule1 Capsule Contains: Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) (bark extract) (Guaranteed 4.8 mg [2.4%] POA [pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids]) 200 mg, Cat's Claw (uncaria tomentosa) (bark) 200 mg

Solaray's Cats Claw Bark 540mg 100Caps $10.09 Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 or 3 capsules three times a day with meals or a glass of water. Serving Size: 1 Capsule Contains: Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)(bark) 540 mg

Pet Naturals Of Vermont Quick Relief Liq For Cats 4 Oz $31.99 QUICK RELIEF is a highly-palatable, fast acting formula for cats with gastrointestinal conditions associated with microflora inbalances, garbage gut, food sensitivities, stress, age and traveling. It contains a specialized yeast extract (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) that is rich in Mannan Oligosaccharides (MOS) along with Direct Fed Microbials, Digestive Enzymes and B Vitamins in a new liquid formula for easy administration.Active Ingredients Per 1 1/4 Teaspoon: Beta-Glucan . . . . . . . . . . . . 779 mg Pantothenic Acid . . . . . . . . . 4.85 mg Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6) . . . .1.15 mg Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) . . . . . .0.46 mg Mixed Lactic Acid Bacteria . .6 x 10^6 CFU Saccharomyces cerevisiae . 1.56 x 10^6 CFU Bacillus subtilis . . . . .1.74 x 10^5 CFU Aspergillus oryzae . . . . . .6 x 10^4 CFU Inactive Ingredients: cornstarch, dried aspergillus niger fermentation extract, dried aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, dried bacillus subtilis fermentation extract, dried enterococcus faecium fermentation product, dried lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, dried lactobacillus casei fermentation product, dried lactobacillus plantarum fermentation product, glucose, glycerin, glycerol esters, guar gum, lecithin, maltodextrans, mucilage, primary yeast dehydrated, silicon dioxide, soybean oil, and yeast fermentation solubles.Directions For Use: Shake well. Give recommended amount listed below until results occur.Body Weight Servings Per Day Up to 10 lbs: 1 1/4 tsp 2 times 11 - 20 lbs: 1 1/4 tsp 3 times

Millions of Cats $16.44 A very old man and a very old woman live in a tidy little house that is surrounded by flowers. They should be happy, but they aren`t because they are lonely. Hoping to cure this dilemma, the very old man goes off in search of a "sweet little fluffy cat" to keep him and his wife company. The very old man climbs hill after hill, and finally comes to a hill covered with felines. Unable to select just one, the very old man ends up bringing all the cats back home with him. However, as his wife points out, they don`t have the means to care for so many pets--they can only keep one. When the very old man and the very old woman tell the cats to decide amongst themselves which one will become their pet, they inadvertently set off a huge, and quite dangerous, fight. Will the very old man and the very old woman end up with no cat at all? With the irresistible refrain "Hundreds of cats, thousands of cats, millions and billions and trillions of cats," this classic picture book is illustrated with B&W drawings. In print since it was first published in 1928 (prior to the existence of the Caldecott Medal), MILLIONS OF CATS is a 1929 Newbery Honor Book.