Ideally small puppies rely on their mother’s milk for all their nutritional needs. Orphaned puppies or puppies whose mothers cannot nurse them for one reason or another, need to be supplemented with puppy milk replacer. There are several commercial puppy milk replacement formulas available in pet stores and online platforms. However, you can easily make …
The most critical stage of raising kittens is weaning them to solid food. To wean kittens smoothly to solid food you need to slowly transition them through the use of kitten gruel. What is kitten gruel? Kitten gruel is a mixture of food that is made specifically for kittens. It is used to wean kittens …
I have had cats all my life. When I was younger, I had a cat named Suzzy who could literally fit in anything. She would sit in a tiny box for hours. To understand her behavior, I did extensive research on why cats love empty boxes. The mystery of cats and empty boxes is an …
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You need to feed a weaning kitten on a diet that is 100% complete and healthy. This is because kittens at weaning have several nutritional requirements that need be met. A weaning kitten needs food that will promote their bone, teeth and muscle development. They also need food that will boost their immunity as well …
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Keeping indoor cats is tasking as one has to plan their schedule around potty breaks. More so when your cats litter is located in a separate room such as the laundry or the basement. Cat flaps and doors give you and your cat the freedom you need by allowing access to your cat. Here is …
Taking a cat to the vet can be quit stressful and handy. Some cats are better at it than others. My biggest worry when taking my cat to the vet was weather I had the right carrier for the job. For the longest time, I borrowed a cat carrier from my neighbors. Truth be told, …
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The keeping of a healthy puppy depends almost entirely on the puppy’s diet. When raised by mum, puppies depend solely on the mother’s milk for the first few weeks. Orphaned puppies depend on milk replacement formulas. At about 3 to 4 weeks, puppies start nibbling at solid food. A process known as weaning. To maintain …
Raising puppies to well socialized adults is a rewarding venture. It is easy and fun when the mother is around. This is because she does all the hard work. Taking care of orphaned puppies on the other hand is tasking. Orphan puppy care requires around the clock dedication and a lot of patience. You have …
Choosing the right cat bowls for wet food is not about picking the cutest pattern in the market. Wet cat food has high moisture content. Additionally wet cat food has high fat content which tend to stick on some bowls. As such, you need a bowl that will not spill the food and soil your …
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One of the perks of keeping cats is their meows. If you are like me you get excited when you understand what your cat is trying to tell you. One thing I find intriguing about my cats is the silent meow. It always has so many meanings depending on the occasion. So, why do cats …