All About Cats & Kittens

Kittens

Choosing a Pet
Thinking about something petty? If you are considering enhancing your lifestyle with a pet then you are about to enter into a relationship that will cause you constant delight and you will wonder how you survived without your new buddy. We get something from our pets that we just don't seem to get from any other source, not even our fellow human beings.

New Kitten Checklist
The Pets Unleashed MUST HAVES for you and your new kitten.

Smitten with Kittens
They are cute, cuddly, fuzzy, furry little buzz-balls. Kittens are a delight and a joy, but they do need proper care. As there are lots of kittens around at the moment, let's go through the basics of kitten care to make sure you're doing all that is necessary for your purring puss.

Training

Keeping Your Cat Entertained and Happy 
We often hear people tell us that their cat does not play with the toys they buy them. For cats it’s all about finding out what it is that gets their curiosity going...

The Litter Kwitter Cat Toilet Training System 
The award-winning training system designed to teach cats to use a human toilet and rid the house of an unhygienic litter tray...

Food & Nutrition

What are Dr B's BARF Patties? 
Dr B's BARF patties contain healthy fresh raw foods like muscle meat, organ meat, bones, vegetables, fruit, eggs and yoghurt, which is rich in essential fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, natural photochemicals and anti-oxididants...

A Holistic diet for your cat?

Harmful Foods for your Cat 
Cats, like dogs, can have extreme reactions to some foods.  But cats, unlike dogs, can get to places where risky food types may be within easy reach.  Read this to help keep them safe...

Food Allergies in Dogs & Cats 
Many, many dogs and some cats have food allergies which lead to prolonged and irritating skin conditions.  Pinkish or reddish skin, hair loss, flaky & itchy skin...

Making a Meal of It
Feeding pets is a big responsibility. They have no choice but to eat that which is put in front of them.  If you get it wrong, the effects can be devastating and long lasting.

Bones and Pets
Do you consider yourself to be a SNAPO - a Sensitive New Age Pet Owner??  SNAPO'S are the pinnacles of pet owning society - blessed with more than the average share of compassion towards the creatures we share our lives with - the soul mates of canine cognition and feline philanthropy.

Health

Heartworm Prevention
Heartworm disease is a silent killer of dogs and cats. It's a slow, insidious disease that gradually incapacitates pets. By the time you notice the telltale signs of the disease, the damage that has been caused is serious. This is one disease that can be totally prevented and now, a new form of heartworm prevention is available to make your job even easier.

Help, My Pet Has Fleas! 
Some dogs & cats are highly sensitive to flea bites and only one flea bite can cause them to itch terribly. Sometime this leads to them gnawing away at the hair and bald patches may occur...

Ten Tooth Truths!
How much do you know about your pet's teeth?  Sadly, many pet owners don't think about their pet's teeth often enough with the result that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats suffer from dental disease by the age of three.

The Danger of Paralysis Ticks
Ticks are nasty, sneaky venomous little parasites. They are a lethal danger to your dogs and cats too.  When it's Paralysis Tick season, what can you do to protect your dog against ticks?

Skin Allergies in Dogs and Cats
Allergic skin disease in dogs is a very common problem but trying to diagnose the problem and to treat it correctly is often difficult. Perhaps this article will help.

Modern Flea Control
The creeping, crawling, gnashing, nasty nibblers are on the march! They're everywhere - in your carpet, between your floorboards even in your garden and the blood thirsty blighters are seeking out your pets too. Yes, the Ferocious Aussie Flea is back - and with a vengeance. Stop your pet suffering from these parasites and hop into serious flea control.

Ringworm Disease in Pets
It's wonderful sharing your life with a pet but not so good when the pet shares disease with you. Ringworm is the 'social butterfly' of pet diseases and is quite happy to flit from pet to pet and, from pet to owner. It can even spread from an infected owner to his or her innocent pet!

Portly Pets
Podgy pooches and portly puss-cats are in plague proportions! Our pets are not only living in the lap of luxury, they are lapping up the living luxury and getting fatter in the process. The result is that 25-30% of dogs and cats are now overweight.

On Deaf Ears
Science is coming to the aid of deaf dogs and cats with better diagnostic protocols and even the installation of pet hearing aids being possible. Deaf pets can be difficult to manage. With the inability to hear their owners or to detect dangers such as approaching motor vehicles, deaf dogs and cats need dedicated and caring owners.

Intestinal Worming and Your Pets 
Intestinal Worms are more common than many people think and can be quite debilitating on our pets. Many can also easily be passed on to humans – especially children...

Vaccinations Keep Kitty Cute
Look at your cat.  Do you have a needling worry that you've neglected something?  Has your puss-cat been vaccinated in the last twelve months?  Oops!!

Chronic Renal Diseases in Dogs and Cats
Chronic renal disease (CRD) is a common condition that can affect all breeds of dogs and cats. It could be a cause of sudden blindness if the blood pressure is elevated. The mean age at diagnosis is about 7 years in dogs and 9 years in cats. However, animals of any age can be affected.

Disease Free
Are you up to date with the new cat vaccinations that are now available or do you have some needling doubts?

Ear Mites in Cats
It's the stuff nightmares are made of. The monster from the deep canal strikes again. Imagine an alien beastie invading your ear. How would it feel to have an eight-legged, hairy, ugly demon exploring every part of your ear, crawling relentlessly next to your ear drum, eating your own body fluids, defaecating with abandon as it moves and relentlessly produces more of its kind?

Anal Gland Disease and Its Treatment
Anal Gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and is one of the common causes of 'scooting' behaviour - where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet.

Easy Street
Have you noticed how pet care is getting easier? When was the last time you heard of a dog dying from distemper or even from heartworm disease? Rampant flea infestations and life-threatening disease from intestinal worms are much rarer than they were a few years ago and its all because pet care is now and easy street. 

General Wellbeing

Indoor cats - good or bad?
The RSPCA recommends pet owners keep their cats indoors from dawn to dusk. Many people are now choosing to keep their cats indoors at all times. Why?

Winter Pet-siderations  
Top 5 tips for winter pet care

Tips for a Safe & Warm Cat This Winter 
Cats will quite often seek out the warmest places in the house & you can also spoil them with a cosy cuddler or cat bed... Also check out these great winter warmers for your cat this winter...

Identifying Your Dog or Cat 
Ever had that sinking feeling after coming home to an empty house when there should be a furry family member there to meet you? Here's some tips that may help you and your pet be reunited...

Spring Care of Your Pet
Spring into action now that spring has sprung to ensure your pet is prepared for the warmer weather.  You will need to groom your pet to remove the remains of its winter coat and you should watch for the hundreds of fleas and ticks that are organising their assault on your pets. These nasty parasites have just stirred after their winterýs rest. Mosquitoes are all a buzz and are ready to spread heartworm disease. Even flies and worms are set to worry your pets.

Check Up Time
Many of us neglect our once-a-year pet-care jobs because we forget when those duties are due.  Nevertheless, it becomes easier to remember such things when we link them to a particular annual event such as the group of holidays that occur around Easter time. With Easter closely followed by Anzac Day and then Labour Day, times like this can be use to remind us of our yearly duties for our pets.

Diseases You Can Catch from your Pets
Can your dog spread disease to you with the greatest of ease? And what about your cat? Are there man-eating microbes oozing from every one of your cat's hair follicles? 

Christmas Presents for Pets
If its Christmas time and you're a Sensitive New Age Pet Owner, then you have already compiled a long list of the presents that you are going to give to your pampered pet. If you're a little short on ideas though, maybe the following will help.  

Pregnant Paws
If you have a female pooch or puss-cat and are thinking of having a litter, then you are in for a fun time. Infant puppies and kittens are so cute and it is fascinating to watch them grow. It is also very expensive and exhausting - so be warned!!

Santa Claws Applause
If you need a Christmas gift for your favourite pet lover, or even for your favourite pet, the choice this Christmas is bigger that it's ever been.  Use this list to get your Santa's sack bulging.

Why Groom Your Cat?
Cats require different levels of grooming depending upon their coat type. Long-haired breeds will require more grooming than short-haired breeds, and older cats more than younger felines. All cats should be brushed or combed regularly to remove loose and dead hair. More...

Product Reviews

The Litter Kwitter Cat Toilet Training System 
The award-winning training system designed to teach cats to use a human toilet and rid the house of an unhygienic litter tray...

Solving Pet Urine & Pet Odour Problems 
Want to know how to Remove Urine Odour in Carpet?  Need a Cleaner that Removes Dog Urine from Tile? Looking for the Best Urine Odour Remover? Whether it’s a pet urine or pet odour remover that you're looking for – there is help out there !!...

More coming - please stay tuned...