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If some day our beloved pet be it a dog or a cat faces some accident or any other emergency and immediate medical help is required, and you simply cannot afford at that time then what would happen? That is the time where pet insurance plans are really fruitful and trustworthy. These insurance plans save the precious life of your pet.

Without pet cat insurance plan you will be helpless in such serious conditions. Sometimes the cat may face accident and get fractured in it. The cost of this fracture can be as high as few thousand dollars which is really a big amount. Then the cat insurance policy can pay off all the expenses of your veterinarian and also the prescription bills along with the lab tests, hospitalization, surgery and expensive drugs.

There are cat insurance policies that cover the routine checkups also. This routine checkup will include spaying, dental cleaning, neutering and timely vaccinations also. Pet insurance policies are available for every age group only the premium amount may vary with the age and the health conditions of the pet. These policies can be for treatment of disease also without any time limit which means that if your cat is suffering from a disease which requires a long term treatment then it will be covered by the cat insurance plan that you have opted for.

Even the hereditary and disease that is by birth is also covered by some of the pet insurance companies. Sometimes the kittens swallow some piece of yarn accidently while playing with it, and then the cat insurance plan will help you out by taking care of all the medical expenses. We cannot avoid such incidences but can only be prepared to face them by having a good and reliable best pet insurance policy for the beloved pet.

If you are a cat owner you have probably have asked other owners which is best wet or dry cat food. Some will answer dry, while others will say wet. Or, some may say both. The reasons for each response may vary but, dry dog food is more affordable than wet canned food so it’s easier on the family budget. This article will address this topic to help you decide.

Wet Verse Dry Cat Food

Now, let’s compare between the wet and dry cat food so you can decide which is best to buy for your pet.

Wet Cat Food

Cats by nature are carnivore animals. If left to getting food on their own they seek out prey like a missile. This is what their bodies are made to thrive on. Basically, this is what keeps them healthy.
The main ingredient you are looking for in cat food is meat. The best flavors are fish and chicken.
Do not get fooled by meat by-products and fillers. Stay away from these. They are not the healthiest products for you cat to eat.
Wet cat food contains between 40 – 50% water. Out in the wild, this would be up to 70%. This is how a cat gets most of its water is through prey.
Providing wet cat food simulates what your cat would be getting in the wild. Cats use the fluids of their prey to keep them hydrated.
Cats that primarily eat wet cat food are healthier in their protein consumption but offend in foul breath.
You will be cleaning their teeth more often to remove any buildup of plaque.

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Cats do not get a vacation from the dog days of summer, and they need your help to keep summertime annoyances at a minimum. Learn how to keep your kitties cool and free from parasites, hairballs, and other nasty things that savage their comfort during the year’s hottest season, with these tips for summertime comfort for cats.

You know the drill: the sun is blinding, relentlessly beating down reminiscent of a Stephen King novel. If you don’t have air conditioning, you seek out shady spots and sigh in relief from the slightest breeze, otherwise you huddle inside. Your thirsty body craves fluids, and the beverage of choice suddenly becomes water. Consider that long before you reach this state, your cat may be exhibiting signs of heatstroke. Learn the symptoms and what to do.

Don’t Let Fleas Win the War!

You’ve seen them – tiny, quick creatures that scurry through your cat’s fur, feasting on her blood, and causing painful itching – so bad that kitty may scratch herself raw in seeking relief. Summertime is particularly bad for fleas, making it even more important to nip those little suckers in the bud. Help your cat with regular flea control.

Give Kitty a Safe Outdoor Experience

Cat lovers who want their cats to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the ambience of trees, bushes, and plants, often feel guilt by confining their cats to the indoors. Today, however, we understand the hazards of allowing cats to roam freely, either by personal experience, hearsay, or through the media, including the Internet. On the other hand, there are some safe compromises to offer your indoor cat the best of both worlds, without the potential hazards of free roaming outdoors.

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Some cat lovers seem to overly focus on breeds, and are not happy until their cat is classified neatly within a certain breed. For years I have received emailed photos with the question “what breed is my cat?” I finally published Feline Breeds, Domestic Cats, and Color Patterns, to provide a handy reference guide to help readers recognize the difference.

What is a Purebred Cat?

The Cat Fanciers Glossary defines purebred as, “purebred: A cat whose ancestors are all of the same breed, or whose ancestry includes crossbreeding that is allowed in the breed standard. For example, a purebred Bombay may also have Burmese cats in its background.” Generally a cat’s pedigree (list of ancestry) must be certified by the registry, before it can rightfully be called a “purebred.”

“If it Walks Like a Maine Coon…”

“Purebred” is sort of a lazy lay term used by those of us outside the cat fancy to describe a cat of a given breed. More commonly however, people will subscribe to the “if it walks like a duck and talks like a duck, it must be a duck” theory. A very common example is the Maine Coon cat, with its distinctive ear tufts, ruff, bushy tail, and sweet voice. I’ve received many photos over the years for my Maine Coon gallery, of beautiful Maine Coon look-alikes. Then, upon reading the story behind the cat, we find that the cat was adopted from a shelter, or found wandering on the street. It rightfully could be claimed as a Maine Coon mix since it lacks the necessary documentation for a full-fledged Maine Coon. The first two photos illustrating this article show a registered, pedigreed Maine Coon, and my Billy, a possible Maine Coon mix, but more properly known as a DLH (Domestic Longhair cat).  Read more...