My 18 1/2 year old cat Millie has a routine, she wants her treats at special times throughout the day. Usually I provide treats in the evening but lately, she has that treat craving earlier and earlier. Her first treat is a moist puree of fish and chicken and later she gets some dry treats. I will admit that I have spoiled her terribly. She gets up from the living room chair and stands by her treat bowl four or five times a night. Of course I usually oblige and give her a few treats each time. You really need to limit treats. If I give her treats too early, I find she eats less of her regular food. This is not good because her regular food is high quality and nutritious.

Woman’s of Style and Substance .com has some good suggestions on treats for your cat. Here is an excerpt from their article.

Even the most disciplined humans indulge in the occasional treat, and felines are no different. Indeed, many cat owners use treats to reward their felines for good behavior. Positive reinforcement is vital for kitties learning new routines and conforming to their owner’s behavioral expectations. Treats can become expensive during such times, but a quick online search reveals various recipes for making homemade, bite-sized treats.

Another treat that many cats adore is catnip. It is part of the mint plant family and easy to grow. Most cats respond to catnip by becoming relaxed, happy, and very affectionate. However, not all have this reaction. Some cats are more active, playful, or aggressive after consuming catnip. Experiment with catnip treats to see how your cat reacts before incorporating it into your cat’s treat regime.

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You may wonder why your cat is always cleaning himself. The fact is that within a 24 hour period, your cat will spend 1/3 of his time grooming himself and this is perfectly normal. When cats are not sleeping or grooming themselves, they are thinking about eating. (I’m always thinking about eating!)  The rest of your cats time is spent under comfy blankets, playing with toys or occasionally racing around the house for no particular reason.  There are some instances when a cat grooms himself all the time because of a medical condition or even due to stress. If all he does is groom himself,  it’s always a good idea to have a vet check him out.

Don’t worry about normal grooming habits. After all, did  you ever hear someone say “get that smelly cat away from me?”

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Follicular conjunctivitis is a type of eye inflammation that usually occurs in the fall and spring. Some puppies experience eye discharge throughout the year. Most young dogs will outgrow this condition. You will notice red eyes and an increased eye discharge. This condition is not contagious to other pets or people and in most cases the signs of it will decrease as the puppy ages.  Your vet will prescribe a topical steroid/ antibiotic drop or ointment. This will control the condition for most dogs.

Make sure that you keep your dog’s eyes clean with moist cotton and apply the medication as directed by your veterinarian.  Sometimes the condition will re occur but have your vet check your dogs condition while you are still administering the medication to make sure the there is significant improvement.

My cat Molly had this condition when she was very young.

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