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Here Are Some Home Remedies for Common Cat Ailments

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Natural remedies are becoming more and more popular for both pets and their owners alike.  While you should always count on the expertise of your vet with any health concern regarding your pets, there are a plethora of natural remedies for common ailments that you might find helpful.  Below are several holistic methods that are done with standard tools and ingredients found in your own home. Constant Itching There are many different causes of itching including, but not limited to dandruff, allergies or pests such as fleas.  Regardless of the culprit, itchy cats are generally grumpy and standoffish pets.  Turn that frown upside down with a homemade remedy made of peppermint, rosemary, or pennyroyal.   Use caution when using essential oils as cats are finicky and don’t respond well to ingesting them.  Alternatively, you can try a calming bath with tea and catnip or aloe to soothe your cat’s irritated skin. Is dandruff or skin flakes the problem? Skip the dandruff sham

Which is the most recognized cat in the world?

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Abyssinian cat hunting for something in summer park  When it comes to the Abyssinian this cat is one of the most recognized in the world because of its fur . It has a very silky and multicolored look that means that it is immediately recognizable to those who see it. The bands of hair have many different colors which make this cat incredibly stunning . This cat is medium in size and also has a very graceful look. The Abyssinian has amazing eyes that are gold or that are green and that always bring the viewer back to them as they are gold or green. What is the Personality or Temperament of the Abyssinian? The cat is known to be incredible and curious . The Abyssinian is always happy and is always curious about everything that is going on. Although the Abyssinian is very independent; it will wonder how it can be a part of everything that you are doing . What that means is that you may need to have an area of your home that is cat free so that you will have some down

5 Ways You May Be Shortening the Life of Your Dog

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Considering that you are a parent to your pet, it is important to do all that you can to make sure that you can offer him or her the longest life possible. That comes from making sure that you give your pet great food, play with them, love them and also give them your time. What that also means is that there is a lot that goes into raising a healthy dog . When your life is busy, it is important to make sure that you can find the time to still play and spend time with your dog and not neglect him or her. There are many simple things that we do not do that mean that we are lowering the life expectancy ofour pets. There are many things that we can do that will allow us to extend the lives of our pets on a regular basis and that means that it is possible to have a better relationship as well as a healthier outcome with your pet by implementing a few changes. Here are the suggestions of some of the best vets in the USA. Keep Your Dog a Healthy Weight: Whether we w

Pet Boarding vs. Pet Sitting

We’ve finally decided to truly compare the differences between pet sitting and pet boarding. For those of you who are not clients of 2 Paws Up Pet Sitting , we ask that you still read through this blog;  because it contains a lot of valuable information. After you have really had time to consider the differences, we want you to choose the option best for you! Every pet is different, and truthfully every pet parent is going to have a different opinion when it comes to their furry friend. The only thing that we are trying to do is inform you of the real differences. We know a lot of people do not seem to think about some of these things, and since your pets are family we feel that this is very important to know! Pet Boarding Believe it or not, pet boarding is the most common method that pet parent’s select whenever going out of town. This was one of the main reasons why I decided to write this blog post. I feel that if more pet parent’s were informed this may not be the cas