Tips for dogs and cats

If you don't know of anyone that can come into your home and take care of your cat - there are professional pet sitters that are licensed and bonded that you can pay to watch your cat. If your cat has medical issues that require daily treatments, sometimes you can check with local veterinary clinics. Often they have a pre-veterinary student or a veterinary assistant that works for them that is comfortable administering treatments and could use a little extra cash. Be warned though, they are not bonded, so if something goes wrong, they have no legal culpability as opposed to a professional cat sitter who is bonded. Always get references. As a last resort, you might consider boarding your cat - just make sure it is a cat-friendly boarding facility. Always ask to inspect the boarding area before you leave your cat there. But, if you absolutely must travel with your cat, either because you are moving, or because you just really do not want to leave your cat alone without you, we have a few travel tips for you to try and make it a little less stressful on all.

👉 Cats and dogs are wonderful pets but their mutual relationships are usually quite turbulent. Wanna avoid it? Check out the TOP 10 most dog-friendly cat breeds in the world and find out the perfect new pet for you and your dog... --- Cats and dogs may be man's best friends, but their mutual relationships can get quite turbulent. Is there a way to make cats and dogs get along? Of course! However, being careful about which breeds you get as pets does help. 10. The Siberian Cat. 0:34 Siberians are certainly friendly cats, but they're also known to have an adventurer's spirit within them. Often playful and happy to explore, they usually won't mind making friends with a dog. These cats enjoy spending time with their families, and they make for excellent pets due to their calmness and good behavior. 9. The Tonkinese Cat. 1:24 The active and playful Tonkinese cat strongly desires to spend time with its people and participate in everything they do. Their friendly, open-minded approach means they are well-suited to families with children, other cats, or even dogs that would be open to having a feline friend. 8. The Norwegian Forest Cat. 2:29 Norwegian Forest Cats are yet another playful breed and love to soak up everything happening around them. These lovely cats are typically known as one of the most dog-friendly breeds, considering they sometimes get along better with dogs than with fellow cats. 7. The Ragdoll. 3:29 Ragdoll cats are everyone's best friends! They adore their families, children included, and get along swimmingly with other pets, especially dogs. Ragdolls have good manners, and living with them is a joy. You can often find them on your bed or couch, but they are generally not very interested in climbing much higher. 6. The Maine Coon. 4:34 These good-natured, likable cats are highly adaptable and can coexist with many different personalities. They're delighted to receive people's attention. However, even if you don't have much time, they're satisfied with just being near you. Cute, right? 5. The Japanese Bobtail. 5:01 Perhaps the most recognizable feature of Japanese Bobtail cats is their rabbit-like tail that's very short and kinked or curved. And there's never a dull moment with them! Although Japanese Bobtails aren't as well-known, they're very playful and smart. 4. The Bombay Cat. 5:58 Bombay cats are playful, fun-loving, and gentle. Families love them since they tend to get along well with children. They also seem to like dogs and other cats. 3. The Birman. 6:54 The Birman is a curious and intelligent cat that loves being around people. They can adapt to all kinds of environments, though they only get active if they feel like it. They even prefer the company of other animals. Although Sacred Birmans are beautiful, believe it or not, they don't need a lot of grooming. 2. The American Shorthair. 7:36 American Shorthairs are very popular with families since they get along swimmingly with children. And while they make for quiet cats, they're also gently playful, even when they grow older. Though some of them are lap cats, the majority nonetheless prefers having a degree of independence and doesn't require much attention. 1. The Abyssinian. 8:25 Abyssinian cats seem to live their lives to the fullest. If you're thinking of adding an Abyssinian cat to your family, you'll need a lot of toys to keep her occupied! They're friendly cats that get along well with just about any other breed. Do you own a dog-loving cat? Do you have any tips for making dogs and cats get along? If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave them below the video! Would you like to see more?

In today's video, we are going to talk about Basic Cat Training Tips. The cat is a very independent animal, and many cat owners will tell you that it is this independence that makes the cat such a comfortable companion around the house. Cats are not as demanding of attention as dogs. And, unlike dogs, most cats don't make any particular effort to win your approval, they'll often wait for you to come to them rather than run around trying to catch your eye. All this means that the cat is a very easy going creature who is polite and self-possessed. But it also means that it can be difficult to train a cat. If you and your cat don't see eye to eye over a certain kind of behavior, you might have a hard time getting him to do things your way. However, don't give up hope, it's not completely impossible to modify your cat's behavior. Probably the very first training you’ll want to give your cat will be in using the litter box, for very obvious reasons. Can a cat be trained? The answer is a resounding "Yes!", but it has to be done on feline terms. Everything in this video designed to help you see the world from your cat's perspective, which is an important key to training. You can train a cat to jump through hoops or roll over on command. However, a more valuable training goal is teaching him to stay within the boundaries of acceptable behavior in society. Litter Box Training. Training a cat to use a litter box usually isn’t difficult. Cats are generally clean by nature and have a natural inclination to bury their waste. Use these steps to train your cat to start using a litter box. Place your cat and a clean litter box, the kind without a cover in a confined area, like a room in your house. Be sure your cat has plenty of food and clean water. If your cat ‘goes’ outside of the box, place the waste in the litter box. Usually, within a day or two of being confined with the litter box, the cat will begin to use the box regularly. If the cat isn’t using the box within a couple of days, try this. After the cat has eaten, place the cat in the litter box and then just scratch the surface of the litter a bit with your fingertip. If it’s still a no-go, make sure the box is clean. If it’s ever been used before, clean it with baking soda and fill it with clean litter. You can also try several types of litter, sometimes a cat will be fine with one brand and turn up its nose at another brand. Also make sure that the box is located in a quiet, secluded area. If nothing seems to work, consult your vet. Occasionally an underlying medical problem can be the cause of a cat’s reluctance to use a litter box. End furniture scratching. Furniture scratching is a natural feline behavior. They scratch to condition their claws, get exercise, mark territory, and simply because it’s fun. Remember, screaming or hitting doesn’t work. Try these tips instead. Trim your cat’s claws and re-channel energy toward a scratching post or a cardboard scratching pad. Praise your cat and give her a treat whenever you see her use the scratching post. Make your upholstered furniture less inviting by applying double-sided tape or spraying a cat repellent around the area where your cat scratches. Behavior Training. If your cat is doing some things that you’d really prefer it didn’t do, there’s a good chance that you can train that bad behavior away. But first, try to understand why the cat is behaving that way. There’s a reason, and from the cat’s perspective, of course, the behavior is perfectly reasonable. If the cat is clawing your furniture, for example, it’s driven by instinct to do that. It needs to claw something, it’s a survival instinct. Doesn’t have to be your furniture, but something. So there’s not much chance of getting your cat to stop clawing. But you can train the cat to focus its clawing instinct on acceptable objects, like scratching posts. Train your cat to behave appropriately by using positive reinforcement, not punishment. Don't hit the cat when it scratches the furniture. Please subscribe to my channel