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Simple tips for introducing 2 cats

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You are a cat lover and have only one cat?? That’s pretty extraordinary but don’t let the uncertainty of the hows and whys hold you back. You might have heard horror stories about introducing a new furry friend to your older, very territorial fur baby but if you do a quick google search, you’ll find loads of heartwarming videos that will make you want to get not one but two more squiggly, furry cats. Here’s how to make the introduction as smooth as possible. Slow Introduction The best tactic you can deploy that’ll help you keep things in control from the start is a slow introduction. Do not force the interaction, let them take things on their own pace. Keep the new cat contained to a certain area or a room until it gets acquainted, especially if it’s an older cat. The new cat needs to adjust to new scents, living area and on top of that, another cat. So, having patience is the best thing you can do to keep things smooth. Your instincts will be the best tool to analyze that when...

5 Tips To Help Choose A Cat Sitter

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Choosing a cat sitter has more similarities to choosing a babysitter than it has in common with choosing a dog sitter. Cats are inherently territorial and less sociable which means that bringing a complete stranger into their well-established ecosystem may not attract very pleasant results. However, displacing them completely and taking them to a pet care facility will be a lot more traumatizing, so you are wise to choose the lesser of the two evils. The preferred option is always a friend or a trusted relative however sometimes even that is not a possibility and you have to hire professional help. Here are some tips to help you decide who may be best suited to take care of your fur babies while you are away. · Look for references Whenever you meet the pet sitter, ask for references and contact all of them. In addition, look at the online profiles and read the reviews. Cover all your bases to make sure that the individual is capable of taking care of your babies. Also, as...

5 ways your cat shows you it loves you!

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When It comes to being a cat owner, there’s one thing you continuously hear, ‘Do your cats even love you?’ It’s really annoying to hear this when you obviously know your cat does love you regardless of how moody or distant they are. It’s just cat nature, they love having their space and if you’re anything like me, you’d be relieved that you don’t have to deal with a pet who’s always roaming around you. Nevertheless, your cats do love you. They’re the sweetest creatures on the earth; they just have a different way of showing their affection. Here are 5 ways your cat shows you it loves you: 1. Bringing you a present: You heard that right. Cats love to bring you presents! How you ask? Well, remember that time you were just sitting, reading a book and your cat came up to you with a really old slipper that you’ve been looking for since ages. Your furry friend hands it over to you and you’re wondering, why? Well, that is a present from your cat to you. According to experts, cats love ...