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Eco-Friendly Pet Collars

More pet parents want to be more environmental in their purchases and the industry is responding with more choices in ecologically sound products like green pet collars. Green pet colors doesn’t necessarily refer to color, although it can. These pet collars simply made from things like recycled or sustainable products.

There are some really creative and innovative companies that are fulfilling a need and creating a business they feel passionate about. Some companies are recycling products like bicycle tires and making them into pet collars. Other companies are using sustainable products like hemp and organic cotton to make soft but very durable pet collars and leashes.

Automatic Litter Boxes

by Susie

Cats can be very picky about the cleanliness of their litter box and they won’t use it if it’s too dirty. If you have a cat like this you might want to consider getting an automatic litter box. Even if your cat isn’t quite this picky there are several reasons why you could be tempted by automatic litter boxes.

If you have more than one cat you should still have more than one litter box, but if one of them is an automatic litter box they know they’ll always have a clean litter box. Keeping your cat happy in this area can help you avoid some unwanted cat behavior problems.

Reunited – A Happy Ending And A Good Lesson

by Susie

I read an article that serves as a perfect example of why it’s so important to have pet identification tags on your pet at all times. This story is also a good reminder of the positive effects of helping our fellow beings, whether they’re human or furry.

A guy noticed an unfamiliar cat in his back yard so he went out to check on her. The cat was friendly and seemed excited to get the attention. She looked very thin so the guy gave her food and water, which she quickly devoured. It was obvious that she had been lost for a while.

Common Cat Health Problems

by Susie

Cat health problems can be genetic or a result of factors out of your control, but I can’t stress enough the importance of a healthy feline diet and the availability of fresh water when talking about cat health care. A healthy, species appropriate feline diet can go a long way towards prevention of some of the more common cat health problems.

Knowing this ahead of time can create a much happier life for you and your feline friend by decreasing the human and cat stress that go along with cat illnesses, as well as the unpleasant frequent and often costly trips to the vet.

If you notice specific symptoms or if you suspect your furry friend isn’t feeling well consult your vet. Here are some of the more common health issues to watch for.

What To Consider When Choosing Cat Litter

by Susie

There are so many types of cat litter on the market. Where do you begin in choosing the best cat litter for your household?

Some things to consider when trying to choose the best cat litter include ease of use, odor control, health risks, and environmental impacts. It will depend on your cat as well because some cats are more sensitive to clay litters than others, of course some cats are picky about the type of litter you use. So you may need to do a little experimenting, but here is some basic information that may help you with your decision.