Some days we feel like a million bucks other days,we feel bummed out and want to be alone. Our cats are the same as us in this way. Our cats would sometimes get up on the “wrong side of the bed.”  Sometimes they would shy away or even swat us if we approached them. The first thing I would do is assess their health. Sometimes it could be that they are not feeling well. Are they eating, pooping and peeing normally? Are they drinking enough water? If everything seems normal, it probably means that they are just not in a good mood today. Give them time and they’ll come around!

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How Much Water Does a Cat Need?

A healthy cat can go four or five days without water, but please don’t make her go through that.

Dehydration is a slow and painful process that thickens the blood, saps energy and disturbs the balance of salt and water in the body. Dehydration affects older cats more quickly than it does younger cats and in any case can happen more quickly in warmer conditions.

Your cat needs to drink 20-40 milliliters per kilogram in weight. A cat that weighs 6 kilograms (12 pounds) should be drinking around 180 milliliters (6 fluid ounces) of water a day.

This information was retrieved from Felineliving .net.

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Dogs can see colors but not as well as we can. They have a smaller ratio of cones to rods in their retinas.  Cones enable color vision and rods, black and white. There are a lower number of cones in a dogs retina. Dogs can see much better in dim light than we can. Remember, dogs hunted in the dawn and dusk hours so it makes sense that they can see well in dim light or the dark. The dog’s eye also possesses a light-reflecting layer   that acts as an image-intensifying device. The reflection makes objects that are seen in dim light, more clear. Dogs eyes shine in the dark.

Dogs don’t see as much detail as we do but they perceive motion much better. If an object is far away and is stationary, it is nearly invisible to a dog.  Tests have indicated that a dog cannot see it’s owner if he stands still 300 yards away but a dog can easily detect someone a mile away waving his arms or running back and forth.

Dogs have a wider field of view than humans do.  A greyhound has a visual range of 270 degrees. Typical dogs have about 250 degrees. Humans have only 180 degrees.

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As we know, there is a very large variety of cat food available.  Wet food, dry food, semi moist, beef, chicken and seafood are only some of choices. There are several combinations of seafood alone. These range from shrimp to crab and fish. Fish includes several species, usually salmon, cod, yellow fish, white fish and tuna.  So as a cat owner, how do you choose?  If you read the guarantee analysis on the labels, you’ll notice that even though the ingredients vary between the flavors offered, within one brand, the percentage of proteins and other key elements will be somewhat consistent. So find what what your cat likes best and serve it to her with lots of love!

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Trimming your cats nails can be very tricky. My cat Millie wouldn’t have it and ran and hid under anything. When Molly was here, I used to be able to trim a few nails at a time before show would pull  and wiggle her way away. The ASPCA has put together a comprehensive outline on how to care for your cats nails. I hope you find this helpful.

Does your kitty disappear when the clippers come out? Do you have to wrap her in a towel to give her a manicure? Follow these steps to help your cat relax while you trim.

Canine Leishmaniasis is a potentially fatal disease that is caused by a parasite. Dogs can become infected when bitten by an infected sand fly. Sand flies become infected by biting an already infected animal. Some signs of Leishmaniasis include dry skin, dandruff, hair loss around the eyes and muzzle and skin sores, especially on the dogs head and legs. Severe weight loss is another symptom. This disease was recently discovered in hunting packs of fox hounds in the south eastern United States. In areas with infected sand flies, dogs should wear collars impregnated with insecticide. They should stay indoors when sand flies  are most active from just before sunset until sun up.

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Older dogs have special nutritional needs and some of those needs can be given in the form of vitamin supplements. Check with your vet for some recommendations for higher level of vitamins that your dog may need.

A large percentage of older dogs suffer from arthritis. There is a daily supplement that contains glucosamine that helps dogs suffering from arthritis, hip dysplasia, or other bone or joint problems. Make sure that your dog is eating a balanced diet. If he isn’t then vitamin supplement may be required. Again, check with your veterinarian to get the best advice and don’t try to be your dogs doctor.

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Infertility in male tom cats is not usually a problem. Unless your a cat breeder with a valuable, champion tom cat, it can’t fulfill it’s reproductive obligation. Veterinarians who specialize in reproductive disorders, will conduct a microscopic examination of the tom cats sperm. Is it mobile and able to move about spontaneously? Does the sperm have the proper morphology?  Other conditions that could affect the fertility of male cats include malnutrition, obesity, too much liver in the cats diet and hypothyroidism. There are pet medications that could control a thyroid problem. Sometimes it just comes down to a weak libido. Luckily there are treatments for most of these problems.

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Cats may be considered quite cryptic but others know that it’s their body language that tells the inside story.  If you observe their tails you’ll get know your cats moods.  Their mood can be revealed through  their tail’s position, movement and hair posture. An upright and bristled out tail usually means aggression.  The same upright tail with flatted hair, indicates a friendly greeting. If she is swishing her tail side to side, this means that she is angry. If her tail is tucked between her legs, she is afraid. Other parts of the body such as ears, eyes and legs are also indicators of your cats mood.  If you take the time to understand your cats body language, you’ll be rewarded by a stronger bond and better communication.

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