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Desperately seeking those trifling, but all-important, little” giftettes” to use as stocking fillers?These little items, usually bought in late night garages on Christmas Eve, can also be imaginative and creative. Chosen with care, the stocking filler can even be more appropriate and appreciated than the so called main present and reveal the depth of your empathy, insight and connection with a loved one.

Now, it’s a well know fact that Christmas gifts for pet lovers, especially cat people, are notoriously difficult to get right.Do you buy for the moggie or for the doting owner to give to the moggie?People who regard their animals as human beings and describe themselves as the cat’s “mummy” or “daddy” are clearly mental.The ideal gift would be a straight-jacket obviously, but most of us will prefer something that panders to that delusion without insulting the owner or the flea-ridden object of obsession. Stocking fillers for the special lady in your life (and let’s face it – cat lovers tend to be women) can demonstrate your empathy and support her belief that if she leaves her cat in a room with a spoon, a couple or paperclips and some string, before you know it Tiddles will have made a fully functioning helicopter. Wheras in relality Tiddles will likely just wee on the Bedroom furniture and claw the carpet up a bit.

Gifts for her who maintains “love me, love my cat” come no better than Dr Ivor Kitten’s (really!) “How Clever Is Your Cat Test”. It will establish if the moggie is an intelligent creature of comfort or just a cunning homicidal maniac through a series of tests that measure curiosity, body image and intelligence. A free catnip mouse is included to give the mog a bit of encouragement. So if you’ve always suspected that, insanely jealous of your relationship with its “mummy, you’ll wake up one morning tied to the cat’s scratching post, putting Tiddles to the test can at least prepare you for that possibility. Or it can reassure you that there are no darker motives, and all it wants to do is scratch your eyes out if you touch that particular spot in the middle of its back!

To keep your cat healthy a majority of time, all you really need to do is give him good shelter, food, and plenty of water.  Like other living things however, cats can get sick from time to time no matter what you do. 

As a cat owner, you’ll want to ensure that you feed your cat only the best.  Premium cat food is the ideal for cats, as the food is designed to keep your pet happy and healthy.  You’ll also need to pay attention to his behavior, so you’ll know when he’s sick and when to take him to the vet.  Most of the more common ailments and sicknesses are minor, although there are some cases where a vet can be the determining factor between life and death for your cat.

Your cat’s behavior will be one of the most critical factors when you are trying to determine whether or not he is under the weather.  Acting sluggish, laying around all the time, lack of energy and not eating are all signs that you need to take him to the vet immediately.  His coat is also a good thing to watch as well.  If you notice his coat dull and patchy or notice him shedding abnormally, you should contact your vet as soon as you possibly can.

Diarrhea and vomiting are sometimes common, even with basic sickness.  On the other hand, if your cat seems to be doing either one of the two for more than a day, you should contact your veterinarian.  Coughing is common as well, simply because coughing will cats dislodge hairballs.  If your cat seems to be coughing for another reason, you should have him checked out as soon as possible.

In order to protect you cat from most common cat diseases, you should see to it that it’s vaccination is not neglected. There are several diseases out there that require vaccinations, including rabies and feline distemper.  Feline distemper is one of most devastating diseases a cat can get, yet it is also one of the easiest to prevent as well.  The disease strikes cats very fast, and leaves you as an own very little time to seek treatment.

Feline leukemia is another disease that is very deadly, yet can be prevented early on with the proper vaccinations.  Although the disease isn’t possible for humans to contract, it can be spread quickly among cats.  There are vaccinations that can treat the disease these days, although you’ll still want to be careful and not expose other cats around a cat you know has feline leukemia.

One more issue, especially with cats those spend a lot of time out of the house, is worms.  Cats that have worms will normally have a lackluster coat and little to no appetite.   There are several different types of worms, including ringworm and hookworm.  Worms can come from fleas, lice, or even the organs of dead rodents that cats consume.  Normally, the cat will digest the eggs which will later mature and attach themselves to the walls of the intestines.If you include garlic in your cats feed on regular basis then you can surely reduce the risk of worm infestation to your cat drastically.

If you take care of your cat, chances are you’ll keep him healthy for years to come.  You should always make sure he has quality food, and doesn’t miss any of his scheduled checkups with the vet.  If he gets the proper vaccinations when he is required to get them, he should be safe against numerous pests and diseases.  Taking the proper steps with your cat now will prevent anything from happening in the future.

Cats demonstrate a typical feline behaviour, at times they also modify some characteristics of their behaviour that makes them appear feline. Typical cat behavior includes purring, sleeping, and climbing. The most typical cat behavior would undoubtedly be its purring, which is often thought to be a sign of it being contented and, is the case, in most instances. However, kittens as well as queens will purr while nursing and, a typical cat purrs when it is being petted or when it enjoys familiar as well as safe and comfortable environments.

Purring Is Common To Cats

Purring may be common to cats but it is not always indicative of its being happy. Sometimes, it may purr when sick or injured or under stress. It may thus be seen to be a way for it to calm itself and is similar to a person smiling nervously. The typical cat is also fond of its sleep and, though many factor, both individual as well as environmental, affects its sleep, a typical cat may be found sleeping for as many as sixteen hours in a day. Additionally, it has been scientifically proven through brain waves scanning, that cats dream during sleep.

In typical cat behavior, its sleep habits are indicative of its state of health and older cats show these signs more distinctively and, one may need to contact a veterinarian, if these habits show significant changes. The typical cat may also be a catnip junkie because when it consumes this non-addictive drug, it gets pleasurable reactions. Cats demonstrate a typical feline behaviour, at times they also modify some characteristics of their behaviour that makes them appear feline. Quite a few catnip toys are available today, fresh or dried catnip toys might be given to a cat.

The typical cat can be seen climbing to high places because elevated perches may be safe places for them. In addition, height gives them a strategic advantage and the cat is able to view the goings-on, without being seen and, this behavior in a cat is most indicative of what a typical cat is – a predator. Cats may also climb to be comfortable since the higher the perch, the warmer it is bound to be and, it also provides them security, while they take a snooze. It may also be indicative of social climbing, as dominant cats may normally take up the highest vantage point, available.