Cat Bedding

David Beart Posted:


Once you bring your new cat home, you’ve got to scribble down a quick list of supplies to go pick up. Here are the basic items that you will need to help your new cat or kitten adjust to your home.

Litter Boxes

The very first item on your list of cat supplies will be a litter box. That’s usually the second thing that a cat will look for after food when he or she arrives at a new house, but it is a first priority if you want to avoid an accident on your carpet. Most kittens learn how to use a litter box from their mothers, so once you have one, all you have to place your new cat in front of the box and allow him to inspect the area.

After a few months of scooping bad litter out of the box, you’re probably going to start wondering if there is another way. Luckily, there are motorized products like the LitterMaid on the market that will automatically dispose of your cat’s waste. Other litter boxes allow you to lift the cover, sift out the good litter, and trash the bad stuff.

If you have multiple cats, the general rule of thumb is that you should have one litter box to every two or three cats, depending on how finicky they are and how close the cats are to each other.

Cat Food

An experienced cat owner knows the difference between a cheap, filler cat food (also called “grocery store food”), and a premium cat food that is full of the nutrients that a cat needs to become and remain strong. Your vet will probably also explain this difference to you when you bring your new cat in for a checkup.

Many cheap cat foods are full of by-products like wheat and corn gluten. Excessive consumption of foods that contain a lot of these by-products are a major cause of health problems in cats down the line. So be sure that you are buying a premium or all natural cat food for your new kitty.

If you have a kitten, you must purchase a special food that is formulated for kittens. This is because a kitten has different dietary needs as compared to a full grown cat. Because they are still in the growth and development phase, kitten foods have more nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, water, and protein. Senior cat food is not that much different as compared to regular food, it may just have lower calories and protein. Check with your vet to see what formula is best for your cat.

Flea and Tick Preventative Medication

Many cat owners neglect the need to purchase flea and tick products to protect their cats. The news flash doesn’t come through until the owner’s home is overrun with fleas or other creepy pests! Head off this problem by getting the right cat supplies in advance.

In addition to flea collars, there are easy to use products that you can place on your cat’s skin to kill fleas at the first bite. Revolution and Frontline are two popular and effective flea and tick preventative medicines.

If you ever have a problem with a flea infestation, you will also need to purchase a flea bomb and flea sprays for your home and the pets in order to fix the problem. Again, order these products and other similar flea and tick supplies ahead of time so that you can treat your cats as soon as there is a sign of a problem.

Cat Bed

If you don’t buy a cat his or her own bed from a young age, his or her bed will likely be YOUR bed. Cats generally don’t like to sleep on the floor (who does?) -they prefer to be elevated. It is an instinctual thing; they can oversee their surroundings and protect themselves from threats better when they are up off of the ground, especially when sleeping.

If there is anywhere a cat can sleep other than the ground, such as a chair, a table, or other elevated surface that is where he will go, so to avoid this habit get him a nice, comfortable regular or elevated cat bed.

Cat Toys

It’s not a dire requirement that you buy your cat toys, but a cat owner who cares about the social behavior and activity level of his cat will understand that recreational items are more of a necessity than an option. A happy cat is active and curious. There are a variety of cat toys that your cat will love, and some that he or she will probably just sit and look at.

The best toys give your cat a sense of accomplishment. Cats like to conquer their “prey” in order to feel contented. A few popular toys are wands, danglers, and devices that make your cat go on the chase. Purchase plenty of toys to keep the cat occupied. You can also make homemade toys, like “catnip in a sock,” run around your house with an iron cord hanging (it looks like a mouse to a cat) or dangle strings of yarn from doors.

Scratching Posts

Finally, if you like the way your couch looks now (you know, the non-shredded look) you will make room in your home for a scratching post. Cats need to stretch and sharpen their claws frequently, and they tend to do so on furniture and carpet. A scratching post will give your cat an alternative surface to dig his claws into. There are scratching posts that double as fun toys, like spinning posts that have dangling objects, or apparatuses with compartments that your cat can hide in (like a jungle gym).

You’ll think of even more cat supplies to buy as you spend more time with your cat. Thankfully, cats are usually very low maintenance. Just place the items that they need in the home and they will take it from there. They play by themselves and sleep for the majority of the day. You’ll know that they recognize and appreciate all that you do for them when you get an affectionate rub up against your leg or even better-a loving two-eyed wink from your cat!

Joshua Simms Posted:


Some cats enjoy traveling where others do not; it really depends on your cat’s personality. Traveling can either be and easy or difficult task when you have your cat in tow. There are different ways that you can travel and there are also different things that you need to consider with each mode of transportation.

Articleing your Air Travel

Traveling by plane can be quite tricky if your cat hates flying. You might have the option of having them on the plane with your or having to send them below into an air conditioned cargo area especially designed for pet travel. Some airlines allow you to take your cat along in a carrier that can fit below the seat in front of you. You need to specifically ask the airline if this is an option or not, plus you need to consider if your cat will fit into such a carrier.

If this practice is not allowed you will have to have your cat in a carrier and check them into the cargo area. If you plan on traveling with your cat you need to make your reservation far in advance and inform the airline that you will be traveling with a cat. You also have to make sure that your carrier fits the criteria of the airline. You might even be able to have your cat sedated for the flight time frame by your veterinarian to make travel a little easier.

Packing up the Car for a Trip

If you cat likes to go on car trips with you, then traveling a long distance by car is going to be a piece of cake. On the other hand if they detest it, it might not be the most enjoyable trip. Either way, you need to make sure that your cat is ready to travel with you. First, you definitely need a cat carrier when you are driving to help keep your cat safe and so you won’t become distracted while driving.

You also need to make sure you cat has their collar on with their identification tag on it. If you cat doesn’t like the car, you might want to try getting him used to it in advance by taking your cat out for short trips around the block or down the street. Before you leave on your trip, you need to make sure to pack your cat’s bag as well as your own.

You need to make sure that you have their bowls, food, medication, litter box, litter, cat bed, cat toys, and some sort of scratching post so he doesn’t tear up the room of wherever you are going. If you cat absolutely freaks out when you put him in the car, you might need to come up with another plan for your cat while you are away.

Not Brining Fluffy on the Trip

If you have the cat that freaks out whenever you try to travel by plane or by car, you will probably have to come up with a different plan. You can choose to leave your cat with friends, at home, or in a boarding place. Whatever you choose will probably depend largely on your cat and their attitudes and ability to adapt. A boarding place will allow you to leave your cat in a place where they will be taken care of.

Unfortunately not all pet boarding facilities are a great place to leave your pet, so you will have to do a lot of careful research before just dropping off your cat. A friend of family member might take in your cat so they can take care of all your cat’s needs while you are gone. You can also choose to leave your cat at home if you will only be gone a short time, or have a cat sitter stay at your home with your cat.

Don’t ask just anyone, make sure they can be trusted, and make sure to leave them with a list of things such as what food you feed, when you feed, when to clean the litter box, and any emergency numbers as well. For some, this might end up being the best option for their cat.

flem0061 Posted:

The usual routine when we change the bedding … Cat bedding

expertvillage Posted:

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Jesse Akre Posted:


You are a new cat owner and you realized that your furry little companion is full of spunk and energy, tearing around the house every chance that it gets. So far, it has not really ruined anything and to keep it that way, you need to purchase some cat furniture for it. Otherwise say goodbye to all your stuff because your cat is going to do a number on it.

There is a wide variety of cat furniture available, making it easy to get exactly what you need for your cat so it can play, rest, and relax in comfort and style. For example, there are a lot of options when it comes to the different furnishings that allow your cat to get rid of all its pent up energy. You could get it a multi-level cat tree that is made out of wood and covered in a durable carpet fabric where it could climb, run, and jump around. Normally the levels on cat trees will be connected by tall pillars and some of them will even have perches along with other juxtaposing limbs, giving your cat an ideal place to just have a good time without damaging your furniture.

If you do not have room for a huge cat tree, not a problem because there are other cat furniture selections that let your get blow off some steam. Like, the infamous scratching post, which gives your cat a nice place to just go nuts with its claws instead of your sofa. Or, maybe you are sick of your cat sleeping on your head every night. Well, to keep that from happening, just get it a nice place that it can call its own for resting and sleeping. A kitty condo would be a nice option. Just like with the cat tree, a kitty condo usually is made out of wood and is then covered in a durable carpet fabric. However, unlike the cat tree, it will usually be cylindrical in shape and feature enclosed openings where your cat can crawl inside and just take it easy. Again, if you do not have the space for one, another great choice would also be a cat bed and there are many plush ones to choose from.

For a great way to check out the different cat furniture options, instead of getting into the car and heading to your local furniture store, just jump on the internet and do some online shopping. There, you can compare products and prices of all the online stores in a matter of minutes and then when you do find something you like, it is shipped right to your front door. Shopping has never been more convenient.

In the end, if you are a new cat owner and feel like keep your house in one piece, then it is probably a good idea if you purchase some cat furniture for your space. If you do not, then your cat might tear about your house and you definitely do not want that to happen.

Kate Tilmouth Posted:


Ever noticed your cat shaking it’s head or scratching madly at its ear? Well it might be time to check your pet’s ear to make sure that they don’t have any unwanted visitors like the ear mite.

It is very important to make sure that your cat is free from ear motes as they are not only contagious to other cats in the home but can also infect other animals who live in the same environment. It is also important to keep your cats ears healthy as they rely on their hearing to listen out for their prey and to be able to protect them selves from being crept up upon and being attacked by other cats. Their ears also help them with balance when climbing trees etc. that if not functioning properly could cause all sorts of nasty accidents.

Ear mites are small spider like insects that love to make the inside of a cat ear their home. Unfortunately they cause infections and can cause damage to the eardrum causing a permanent loss of hearing. They are passed from one cat to another, this could be simply sharing the same sleeping places to close contact with other cats whilst grooming or playing together. The mites can also live for a while in the general environment so even if your cat hasn’t come directly in contact with another cat, there is still a possibility of them being passed on by your cat simply passing through a place where another cat with mites has been previously.

It is therefore wise to check your cat’s ears on a regular basis for any signs of infection of the mite itself. It is possible to see them with the ***** eye and they look like small white dots against dark earwax. You may even get some indication that your cat has a problem in the ear by noticing vigorous head shaking or excessive ear scratching by your cat or you may notice a build up of excessive earwax that is very dark in colour and has a strong odour. It is always wise to make sure that these symptoms are caused by ear mites and not some other medical condition, so always get a vet to check the ears if you do suspect something is wrong.

If ear mites are correctly diagnosed it is important to kill them off before the infection becomes any worse or that it spreads to other animals. The vet will wipe away a lot of the earwax along with some of the mites that can be seen, he will then administer some eardrops that will be able to get deep into the ear canal. These drops will have to be administered for a three-week period to ensure the total eradication of the ear mites.

It is also important that you treat the cats fur at the same time with a flea powder, this will kill off any dormant eggs which may have lodged themselves in the fur. All the cats bedding and usual sleeping places need to be thoroughly washed and cleaned and the home should also be treated with a flea powder for the home. This will prevent any further re-infecting of your cat after treatments stops.

Other general care for your cat’s ears should include:

Protecting them during the summer months from sunburn with a non-toxic sun cream. This is very important for cats with light coloured ears. These areas are very prone to skin cancers and many cats in hotter climates end up having to have their ears amputated.

Make sure the ears are clear of any debris such as grass seed. If debris is left in the ear it can cause fungal or bacterial infections

Watching for any signs of imbalance or apparent dizziness in your cat. This could indicate an inner ear problem that will need urgent treatment by a vet.

horrorflickchick8815 Posted:


So i have a 1 1/2 yr old dog and a almost 10 week old kitten. My dog is spoiled with tons of toys, meat, walks and she comes on trips with me. The cat has a few toys (8 balls and a pack of springs) and a cat tree (a huge one with platforms, a hammock, a dangling thing to bat back and forth and a hole to go in),she eats kitten food, she plays with anything she sees around including most of the dog toys and she has cat treats. I don’t plan taking her outside or on trips with me.

My roommate says that the kitten is going to be miserable unless i treat them the exact same. However she has a cat and her cat hardly has any toys and she leaves the cat alone for weeks. My cat with have my brother to keep her company. She expects me to treat my cat exactly like my dog which seems unreasonable to me. Plus she expects me to treat me kitten way better than she treats her own cat. So by that logic if my cat is miserable being treated better than her cat but less than the dog then her cat must be incredibly miserble. Right?

New Cat Like-er Posted:


She mostly does it when she is playing with me dogs or laying in my arms.I think it is a good sign. Sometimes she scratches at her chin while holding her head this way, but not more than one or two swipes so I don’t think its an itch… Imagine a cat lounging on a hammock with her paws behind her head…
Also, she has done the rolling on her back/side to show me her belly, but this is new lol.

Jesse Akre Posted:


It never fails, every time that you go to bed your cat decides that it is time to play. And, the kicker is that it always decides the best way to play is by running and jumping on and off your bed. Well, there is a simple solution to this problem, just turn to cat trees. They give your cat a nice place to expel its energy and you can put it far from your bedroom so you can get a good night’s rest.

What makes cat trees such a great option for your cat to play around is their design, which will normally feature interconnecting limbs, perches, and levels where you cat can easily jump and climb. They are made from wood that is usually covered in some kind of durable fabric, like carpeting, so it also provides your kitty with a place where it can scratch and claw, a great alternative to your furniture. Some cat trees will even have toys, like those of the hanging variety, built right into them and others will even feature sleeping areas.

Cat trees are just one of the many cat furniture options that are available and some of the other choices include cat houses or kitty condos, cat gyms, cat houses, and lovely cat beds. Each serves a different purpose and is a great option for pampering your cat. Like a cat house or kitty condo is the perfect spot where you cat can sleep while the cat gym is just another great option where you cat could play and have a good time. Cat beds also provide nice sleeping areas and what’s great about them is how they are smaller in size so they can fit pretty much anywhere.

If you are not in the market for cat trees or furniture, but still want to pamper your furry little friend, no problem because there are a lot of other products and items that let you do just that. For example, you can get your cat some jewelry to give it a glamorous appearance. Or for a nice place to eat its food, turn to decorative food and water dishes. There are even kitty litters that clean themselves so your cat will have a clean, fresh spot to go every time that it needs to.

For a fast and easy way to check out all the items that you can get for your cat, forget about going to your local pet store. Instead, just hop on the Internet and do some online shopping. There you can breeze through all the selections and when you do come across what you want, it is shipped right to your door so you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home.

So, if your cat is keeping you up all night long with its crazy ways, give it a nice spot to get rid of its energy with lovely cat trees. One is an ideal solution option to ensure that you finally get a good night’s sleep.

Jim Otto Posted:


If you own a cat then you must be aware that cats have an innate urge to scratch. According to the expert veterinary doctors, scratching on a sisal scratch post acts as a form of therapy or stress release for your feline. Otherwise, your cat scratches your bed and furniture. To avert such a saddening situation it is wise to buy cat condos and cat beds.

If you don’t provide your feline with a scratching post, you may witness various negative results on your sofa or your favorite carpet. This is the reason why people nowadays prefer to buy separate cat condos and cat trees so that cats can get some privacy and can also use that place for scratching.

Cat condos and cat trees provide your cat a perfect place for claw-sharpening. Apart from that it also acts as a source of entertainment and exercise, for your cat can play, climb, hide and scratch. Last but not the least cat condos provide your feline friends a place to relax. Seeing its real worth and importance nowadays you can find various types of cat condos and cat trees, and the internet is the best place to find various types of cat condos and cat trees available in different sizes, colours, fabric and material.

If you are looking for the best cat condos and cat trees then Pet Supply Factory is the best place to get one of the best and most comfortable cat condos. Furthermore, it also offers various types of cat furniture like cat beds and even a cat gym.

Your cat deserves a great place to laze and enjoy life. That’s why buying the best cat condos and cat trees becomes the obvious and best solution. But prior to buying any cat condo or cat tree, try to keep various checkpoints in mind.

While buying any cat condo or cat tree, make sure it is sturdy in order to avoid any accidents. After safety, it’s durability. Durability is something which can’t be ruled out while selecting a cat condo. Thus make sure that your bought cat condo is durable and you get true value for your money.

Thus, if you want to provide your cat maximum comfort then simply buy one of the best cat condos and cat trees from Pet Supply Factory. For more information on cat condos, cat trees, cat furniture and cat beds please visit www.petsupplyfactory.com.