Cats

November 25, 2007

Top 10 Christmas Gifts For Cats 2007

Filed under: Cats, Cat Toys — vanessa @ 9:59 pm
Sometimes I feel like dogs get so much attention but what about the loveable cats in our lives. If you don’t believe me just notice the next time you are at the store, the dog aisle compared to the cat aisle. To make up for it there are some really great sites online where you can spoil your cat like crazy. Here is a list to help you shop for the cat in your life this Christmas.

1) Cat cottage/ playhouse

If your cat loves a box then he or she will love this. It’s the perfect place to hide and feel safe and warm.

2) Merry Go Round

Your cat will love watching his toys go round and round as he trys his very best to swat them away.

3) Cat Toy Gift Bucket

This is perfect for your favorite feline, a bucket of toys for him to place with all day long.

4) Cat Stocking

Now he or she will have a place on the mantel as well . Full of toys and treats to delight your kitten or cat on Christmas morning.

5) Holiday Play-N- Squeak Cat Toys

I have bought these toys for my cat and he loved them . I bought them last Christmas and he couldn’t stop playing with them.

6) Catnip

If you really want to give your cat a wonderful surpise that will keep him or her entertained for hours then give a toy with catnip . They make the cutest catnip cigars.

7) Cat Bowls

Why buy the standard common bowl when he can have one that defines his personality.

8) Thermo Kitty Bed

This has to be the greatest purchase I ever bought my cat. He loves this bed, I know exactly where he is on a cold night , all cuddled up and warm.

9) Hammack

This is one of cutest gifts I have seen for a cat when I was looking online , he can now live the good life and lounge in style.

10) Cat Treats

I hope this list helps you with your Christmas shopping for the loved cat in your life.

 
 

July 12, 2007

What cats like to play with Posted By : Guido Nussbaum

Filed under: Cat Toys — vanessa @ 12:07 am

In order to understand what cats like to play with, you need to first understand the nature of you cat. We call cats pets but actually 90% of their nature is still “wild”. Cats don’t “think”, they act in most cases on their natural instincts.

Cats can be categorized as “sneakers and hunters”. They hunt birds, mice and other small animals. Their method is, they sneak as close as possible towards their prey. Then they have the best chances to suddenly appear right next to the prey and grab it. If you understand this hunting behavior, you can have a lot of fun playing with your cat. Playing is absolutely necessary for the health and feelings of your cat. Here are some ideas on how you can do it:

- Take a straw and hide behind a furniture. Leave only a little piece of the straw that can be seen by your cat. Then move the straw backwards, so that the cat can see less of it. I bet you, the cat will jump at it before it’s all gone behind the furniture.

- Take a piece of paper and crumple it to a ball. Then put a little cord around it and tie it up. Your cat will love this toy, you can use it for any kind of stuff. You hand hold it just as high that your cat can reach the ball. You can will jump at it. My cat used to do even somersaults when I used that toy.

- Cats will run after all kinds of little balls, like those little ones made of paper. Unfortunately they don’t bring the balls back like dogs do it…

- You can use long tiny branches, sticks or blade of gras to play with your cat.

So there are various ways to play with your cat. Keep in mind that they like to chase, hide and creap than you will be able to come up with all kinds of new ideas on how to play with your cat. Be aware that cats don’t always want to play. Cats sleep a lot during daytime and they might not want to be boughered. They are just different than dogs, they have their own “will”. You can not force a cat to do anything, the cat will show you what it likes and what not, so listen carefully!

Finally you should give your cat the possibility to go outside the house, if possible. Cats love the nature and they love to play in the garden. Don’t be afraid that your cat runs away, it will come back if you treated it good… You should get the cat used to be outside the house when it is little, then it will be able to build it’s natural instincts.

Guido Nussbaum, a 28 year old cat-friend from Germany. I run the website cat urine cleaner

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July 11, 2007

Toys For Your Cat Posted By : Daniel Moore

Filed under: Cat Toys — vanessa @ 10:07 pm

Cat toys are a great way to keep your cats occupied and entertained. They arouse the cat’s curiosity and the cat spends considerable time chasing, mangling, twisting, and playing with the toys. The toys that excite them most are usually those that make sounds, swing on strings, or are easy to catch. Cats have a limited attention span, however. It therefore makes sense to rotate out the toys on a weekly to monthly basis. Otherwise your cat will lose interest.

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