Got long-haired cats? Got mats in your cat’s fur? These can be difficult to remove, especially when an old cat can no longer groom herself–it can really get out of control! Learn how to remove mats easily from her fur.
Keeping Cats Warm In Winter
But, in the winter is a bit different. Where I currently live, the winters can be bitter cold. Sub zero wind-chills for 8-12 weeks straight. That gets mighty cold for a cat. Here’s some tips on how to keep outdoor cats warm in the winter.
Rescuing Sick Kittens, Finding a Lost Dog and One Extra Special Gift of Gratitude
This is a story of one the most rewarding days in my life. It involves rescuing sick kittens, caring for them and finding a qualified home after fearing they might die in my hands… Discovering a frightened lost dog who had been missing for several days after running away from a pet sitter… And a […]
Importance of Flea Prevention in Household Pets
Did you know an adult female flea can lay up to 40 eggs each day? Did you know that the total number of visible adult fleas only account for 5 PERCENT of the total flea population in your household? Learn the basic life cycle of a flea, tips to keep fleas out of your home, […]
How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden
When Spring comes, and you are preparing the beds for plating, there is a lot of loose dirt. I am not sure why, but nothing says “FREE BATHROOM” to a cat like loose dirt and sand. Since our cats live outside, they are in the garden. They also seem to invite all the neighborhood cats […]
Keeping Pets on a Homestead
Pets can be a controversial issue among homesteaders. There are those of us that name all our chickens, teach them tricks, and even put little costumes on them. Then there are those who don’t keep any animal that does’t “pay for its keep” and there are homesteaders everywhere in between. Learn about the benefits of […]
