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Someone on this thread mentioned Microwave Disks that can be put under covers to help stray/ferals stay warm in winter. I see them online but not in stores. I live in a small town but could get to Toronto. Is there anyone on this board from Canada who has seen or bought these from a pet store...

I once had a cat who refused to put his feet in litter of any kind. In fact, he preferred to do his business outside on the lawn, like the dog. In the winter when it was too cold to go outside he would perch on the edge of the litter tray - all 4 paws. Sometimes his bum would be facing into the...

A couple of years ago I took a mini course on pet emergencies. One of components was choking. If you believe your cat is in serious trouble, ie choking on something, you will have to try to get it out. And yes you will get scratched and/or bitten. Anyway, heres what they taught us. Open the cats...

There is a website www.petfriendly.com that gives the names of places that allow pets in their rooms. I used it last year when I was travelling with my cat. If I were driving with 6 cats and I hope I never have to, I definitely would want a motel room for the night to unwind and relax. Also, my...

I had the same problem with my new cat Tiger. He was peeing everywhere, but especially on paper, and in a house filled with books, (most of them in boxes on the floor while the basement was being repainted) this was definitely a problem. I got the cat litter called Cat Attract, and also ripped...

About a month ago I adopted a 9-month old male cat, and have now started him on the training process. He is only on the wearing the harness around the house for a couple of hours stage right now. I have a website about harness and leash training based on my personal experiences training the...

What a good idea. I have 3 cats, 3 litter boxes, and all the cats like to build a hill before they go and then start throwing litter on top of that when they are finished. Needless to say, a ton of litter goes over the sides. My solution was to just keep a broom and dustpan beside each box, and...

And she never ate, drank or used the litter box until we got to the motel in the evening. We stopped at parks along the way and she got out and walked about a bit (on her leash). I offered her food and water, and the litter box was on the floor for her to use but she just ignored them. It's...

I live in an area where there are a lot of abandoned/stray cats. Too many people just put their cat out when they decide they don't like it anymore or its too much trouble or they move and leave the cat behind. It is very disheartening. The poor things can't defend themselves and are totally...

It takes a while, and a lot of patience, but they all loved going outside and enjoying the fresh air and the smells, sounds. After being stuck inside for the long winter months, it really seems to perk them up when spring comes and their world gets larger and more interesting. Hope you give it...

I used this when I drove half way across the country with my cat, who hated being in the car. Just put a few drops in her water before we started out and some in it each day. It can also just be put behind their ears. I learned about it on a website called Ramblin Cats. It worked a treat. I was...

Bach Rescue Remedy is an herbal product. I got it at my local health food store. You could call Petcetera and other pet stores and ask. It's recommended a lot for anxious pets (as well as people) so they may carry it.

It took 3 days, 2 nights in motels. I used Rescue Remedy. Put some behind her ears and a few drops in her water. It really worked. She usually wails all the time shes in the car, I was prepared to be a wreck after the trip from listening to her for 3 days but she made the trip like a trooper...

Had a look at the cat fence site. It does look good. But so does the enclosure, since it would keep them from being able to attack and kill birds. I like birds too. At the moment my finances are too tight to afford either, but one day.... I wish I could get GPS tracking for all the cats that...

I've only seen one cat run set up in real life. A guy who had 5 cats had made a cat run in his very large backyard. It had stations (very large cages) with cat trees in them in different areas so the cats go around the yard if the wanted and/or just sit on the perches and watch the birds. The...