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Feeding stray cats – palm leaves as dishes
One of the biggest problems is making them a nuisance to the neighbors.. Condider using Palm Husk or leaves to feed and water so that the dishes do not call attention.. see great ideas at web site below.. Feral Power… The below is borrowed from Stray Cat Alliance http://www.straycatalliance.org/index.php ONE: Feral cats should be humanely [...]
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“the dog was outside all day and then came in and peed!” Dumb dog.. no dumb owner..
Here is what happens… Fido is alone all day in the yard while you are at work… He hears your car pull up and he wakes up.. all happy and tail wagging to see you. You are such a happy owner so you let Fido into the house… Guess what? Fido has not peed since [...]
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FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is a feral cat?
This is borrowed from http://fixnation.org/ FAQs Frequently Asked Questions What is a feral cat? Feral cats are outdoor, free-roaming cats who have never been socialized to humans and are living in a “wild” state. This could be a formerly domestic cat who has been abandoned and has reverted back to a “wild” state, or a [...]
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Discover the Truth about Feral Cats A feral cat is not socialized to humans.
Get Informed: Discover the Truth about Feral Cats A feral cat is not socialized to humans. from: Feral Cat Alliance Though feral cats are members of the domestic cat species and are protected under state anti-cruelty laws, they are typically fearful of humans. Feral cats should not be taken to animal control pounds and shelters. [...]
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Dog Or Cat Itching & Scratching?
Why Is My Dog Or Cat Itching & Scratching? Allergies In Your Pet Ron Hines DVM PhD Next to fleas, allergies are the most common cause of itching and scratching in your pet. Also common, are two forms of mange, sarcoptic and demodectic which can also be responsible for hair loss and scratching. Fleas are [...]
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Are You Sure Your Pet Bird Gets All the Nutrients He Needs?
from Dr. Karen Becker Are You Sure Your Pet Bird Gets All the Nutrients He Needs? Jan’s 23 year old Huey and Seattle Calling all bird owners! In this short video, Dr. Karen Becker shares her tips for a balanced, nutritious diet that will have your pet bird feeling and looking his best. // Pet [...]
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A catfight over neutering program
latimes.com/news/local/la-me-feral-cats17-2010jan17,0,1225635.story A catfight over neutering program Bird lovers take issue with a city-subsidized nonprofit in Sun Valley that traps, sterilizes and then releases feral cats, saying it violates state environmental laws and doesn’t reduce the population By Kimi Yoshino January 17, 2010 The line forms even before the doors open at FixNation in Sun Valley. [...]
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Fix Nation.. Do you have homeless cats in your neighborhood that you would like to get fixed?
Click the link below Fix Nation Do you have homeless cats in your neighborhood that you would like to get fixed? Do you have a friendly stray cat that you are concerned about? Have you noticed litters of kittens springing up left and right? Or are you a responsible pet owner and would like to [...]
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Cats in HEAT
Female cats that have not been spayed will come in heat (or estrus) at stages in their lives. This may happen from as young as the age of 4 months and recur seasonally (usually summer seasons with more daylight). The cat stays in heat for normally 4-6 days and during the summer season will come [...]
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How to Check a Pet for Dehydration: Skin Pinch Test
* The Skin Pinch Test: Begin by pinching the pet’s skin at the scruff of his neck and pull the skin upwards creating a “tent.” Release the skin and watch to see how long it takes to return to normal. A healthy, hydrated dog’s skin will flatten out immediately, while a dehydrated dog’s skin is [...]
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