October 3rd, 2008 at 10:56am
Under Breeds
By Michelle Bery
Choosing a pet can be a momentous decision; there are space
considerations, time commitments, and a general overall
dedication to the daily love and care of another living thing.
It is not a decision to take lightly. Of course, there is also
the equally significant choice between varieties of pets. Pet
owners are often split down the middle between dog lovers and
cat lovers – with owners of both thrown in for spice. Cats may
seem like the simpler of the animals from which to choose. But
the truth is that there are a variety of cat breeds to explore –
each of which has its own look and personality.
Each cat breed is something very different from the next. It is
important, therefore, that you consider the personality of your
family and what cat breed would best integrate into your
lifestyle. The biggest difference between each cat breed is
generally the level of human contact they need or tolerate. Some
cats are perfectly content to stay to themselves and only emerge
when they need to be fed. This may be a good choice of cat breed
for a busy professional couple with no children. For an active
family who wants a participatory pet, however, a cat breed with
a more social personality may be a better fit.
When considering a cat breed it is also important to consider
their hair length. Long-haired cats require an enormous amount
of grooming because of the possibility of mangled, knotted hair
– an uncomfortable prospect for the cat and an equally
aggravating prospect for the owner. A short haired cat breed
requires far less grooming and may be a better choice for those
owners with minimal time to dedicate.
When researching a particular cat breed, you have a number of
different resource options. Chat with other cat owners about
their favorite cat breed and the pros and cons of ownership;
consult a trusted veterinarian about the temperament of a
particular cat breed and how it would fit within your family;
and speak with knowledgeable pet store employees about their
experiences with each cat breed. Lastly, the Internet holds a
vast amount of information on whichever cat breed most interests
you.
If you do proper research regarding your cat breed of choice,
you will find that you soon have another family member that will
bring you a lifetime of love and joy.
About the Author: For easy to understand, in depth information
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By Fred
July 24th, 2008 at 01:06pm
Under Cat Care+ Cat Owner
By Sven Ullmann
Cat allergy symptoms afflict many people. Sufferers are in real
trouble if they happen to own a cat. This might not make sense
to the ordinary person but to a cat lover it does. The symptoms
may developed long after they have acquired their furry
companion so getting rid of the rascal my simply not be an
option. So for many cat lovers and owners living with cat
allergies is a real problem that they have to live with.
Allergies in general are still not completely understood by the
medical community. Inroads have been made but the fact remains
that not enough knowledge has been gained on allergies to
completely eliminate them. Some of the best experts on allergies
in the medical community are themselves allergy sufferers. This
in itself has allowed them to make the observations necessary to
gain a better understanding of allergy symptoms.
Cat allergy symptoms can manifest themselves in many forms.
They can appear singularly or in combination. They can come and
go for no apparent reason. So you may have been mistaking your
symptoms for a lingering cold and or a sore throat that comes
and goes. A rash that sometimes responds to topical treatment
and sometimes doesn’t. Sneezing fits that you blame on dust or
pollen allergies.
Some of the symptoms are clogged and ringing ears. Sneezing
fits. Red and watering eyes. Burning eyes. Skin rashes.
Cold-like symptoms. Sore throat. Sound familiar? If you are a
cat owner and you have these symptoms on a regular basis that
you may be suffering from cat allergies. You can however take
steps to reduce your suffering and still keep your beloved
friend.
Until recently the actual cause of the allergy symptoms was a
mystery. People thought they knew but in the end no one really
knew for sure what in fact was on the cat that was causing the
suffering. Hair?small skin flakes? The cat box? It turns out it
is the cats saliva that is the culprit. By licking its hair,
which is a cats favorite past time, your cat is spreading the
stuff that is the root of your suffering.
The best method of determining if you are suffering from cat
allergies is to remove your cat from the house for about two
weeks and vacuum and clean anything your cat is in contact with
and see if the symptoms disappear or are lessened. Not doing a
thorough cleaning defeats the purpose of this test. This is a
common test for most allergy sufferers. Remove the suspect
material and see if it goes away.
Assuming that you have made a determination that you are in
fact suffering from cat allergies then the next question is what
to do about it. The easiest and most complete solution short of
finding your cat a new home is to make it an outside cat. This
might seem like a great sacrifice to yourself but your cat may
love it once it has adjusted. A cat door can be installed on a
side room or garage so it can still come in from the weather.
Other solutions can be had but they are not as completely as
effective as putting your cat outside. Vacuuming and cleaning
your house more often helps. It’s a lot more work for yourself
but the allergen can be removed. Receiving medical treatment for
your allergies can be effective if you respond positively to the
treatment. Limiting your cats access to your whole house
particularly your bedroom is a must.
About the Author: Article by Sven Ullmann, who runs
www.deservedhealth.com - information on health for you
and your family. Read more about
www.deservedhealth.com/symptoms-of-cat-allergy/
Source: www.isnare.com
By Fred
