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January 11, 2009
Cat Gifts For Cat Lovers!
Posted by: Kent Johansson : Category: Tips
There are a lot of great gifts that you can give to cat lovers, although photo frames are among the most popular. Photo frames are very affordable, and make a great gift for anyone who owns a cat or other pet. Those who own more than one cat will truly appreciate photo frames – as it gives them a chance to show off their pet. Cat lovers can also frame pictures of their pet for memories as well – and keep them forever and ever.
Before you give a cat lover a gift, you should take into consideration what type of cat the person owns. There are several breeds out there, including tabby, pure breeds, calico, Persian, and of course the infamous Siamese breeds. Someone may own several cats as well, which is why you should know a little bit about the breed or breeds someone owns before you get them a gift.
Another thing to think about is if the cat lover has an outdoor or indoor cat. Cats, unlike dogs, are more than happy to spend all of their time outdoors. Outdoor cats can be a lot of fun, especially if the owner spends a lot of time outdoors. Cats have a natural urge to go outside, even if the owner has an indoor cat.
Cats who reside indoors are less exposed to sicknesses and common health problems that outdoor cats are exposed to. Indoor cats are almost always trained to use the litter box, which makes them easy to maintain for their owners. Nearly all gifts that you can get for a cat lover are designed for those who keep their pet indoors.
If you’re looking for a humorous yet exciting gift, you can always give the gift of catnip. Catnip is one of the most popular treats for cats, as it’s a naturally occurring plant that has a unique affect on a cat. Catnip gives off aromatic oils that will often make cats appear to be drunk and very hyper – which is always great entertainment for both owners and guests. Catnip is completely safe for cats to consume, often times being included with gifts such as chew toys and play balls.
Other great gifts for cat lovers include decorative mats with cat pictures, which you can get personalized for the owner if you prefer. You can also give cat videos, musical cat dolls, cat shaped mail boxes, toys and treats, and various other goodies that are directed towards cat lovers. Something really special , a collection designed so you and your precous pooch or kitty can wear the matching necklace and be the center of attention at any party you are at!!
If you do your shopping on the Internet, you’ll find that the possibilities are endless. Cats are very popular pets – meaning that you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect gift for the cat lover in your life.
Here at Cat Automatic Shop you´ll find some awesome gifts for cats and other pets!
December 18, 2008
Automatic Pet Feeders Can Stop Pet Obesity
Posted by: Kent Johansson : Category: Automatic Feeder
Automatic Pet Feeders Can Stop Pet Obesity
Author: Paul Counts
Pet Obesity is a growing concern according to a report which ranks the healthiest U.S. cities for cats and dogs based on 30 criteria, including weight, preventative care, air quality and pet-friendly legislation. As in humans, pet obesity is dangerous and unhealthy. It can lead to liver disease, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, joint, and even back problems. People who love their pets dearly don’t realize that they could be actually slowly killing their pets by overfeeding them.
The biggest contributor to pet obesity is overeating. Most pets will eat whatever is put before them because it is their natural instinct. For example, dogs are natural scavengers that think every meal could be their last so they eat whenever food is offered to them. Many times dogs will eat even if they are not hungry because of this natural instinct. That is why it is important to feed your animals perfectly portioned meals which many automatic pet feeders can do for your animals.
Many pet owners will turn to more expensive options like special foods or even pills. The two biggest things that someone can do for their pet is get an automatic pet feeder so they can eat perfectly portioned timed meals, and also make their animal gets plenty of exercise. Those two things will help reduce weight for a pet, and they are less expensive than other alternatives.
Pet feeders generally range from $39.99 to $125.99 depending on the kind of feeder you need for your pets. There are feeders for cats and small dogs and also feeders for larger dogs. The important thing to look for with an automatic pet feeder is whether or not it has an electronic timer that will automatically provide food to your animals at a specified time each day. The goal is that no matter how busy your schedule is, your cat or dog will eat at the same time every single day. Some automatic pet feeders will provide 5 meals, others provide 6, and others provide up to 8 meals. With an 8 meal automatic pet feeder you can choose to feed your animals twice daily over a four day span for instance. Each time the food is released it will only release the exact amount each time.
Pet feeders provide multiple benefits including helping to combat pet obesity, giving pet owners a peace of mind that their pet is being fed at the right time even if they are running late, and they also are excellent for use while owners are away for a few days on vacation. It is highly recommended and encouraged that while pet owners are away that they still plan for someone to visit their animals while they are gone to check up on them and make sure everything is going well.
Pet obesity could end up killing your pets, so it is extremely important that you take action, and an automatic pet feeder allows you to take that action without breaking the bank.
About the Author:
Paul Counts is the co- owner of Petronic.com, an online retailer of innovative pet care products including the automatic pet feeder. They carry a variety of unique products for dogs and cats. For more information visit www.petronic.com.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/automatic-pet-feeders-can-stop-pet-obesity-154116.html
December 07, 2008
Automatic Pet Fountain
Posted by: Kent Johansson : Category: Automatic Cat Fountain
Pets require water for survival and constitutes approximately 70% of a cat’s or dog’s body. The pet fountain is a waterfall of fun and health for your pet. Cats tend to like drinking from running faucets and this would be a safer option than allowing your kitty to stand on the kitchen counter and drink at the sink. Encouraging your pets to drink more water helps promote their health and well-being. These pet water fountains are a great way of increasing a cats water intake.
Even cats who don’t jump on counters to drink from faucets may drink more water using the pet water fountain. Why is this important? As the veterinarian who created the drinkwell fountain for her own cats knows, many cats may not drink as much water as they should.
Cats with urinary tract or kidney disease have a critical need for water to support kidney function or prevent crystal formation and obstruction. Cats, and smaller pets love the free flowing fresh water the pet fountains provide and it continually aerates your pet’s water with healthful oxygen. Recirculation keeps the water fresh and oxygenated, which makes it more interesting to pets who are usually drinking stale, stagnant water.
Floor cat fountains are particularly convenient for this purpose, make extra sure that you keep the fountain clean and free of bacteria and algae. This requires frequently changing the water, cleaning it thoroughly, and regularly cleaning the pump of debris that can accumulate from hair and food.
Do you simply want to provide your pet with the best for good health and fun? Stop worrying over your pet’s well being by knowing they have their own waterfall of freshened water anytime they want it.
November 16, 2008
Automatic Cat Feeder – Secure Your Cat Care
Posted by: Kent Johansson : Category: Automatic Feeder
Cats want someone to make sure they have what they need such as food, water and a cleaned litter box. After that, they’ll take care of themselves. But when you’re going to be gone all day, or for a weekend, those simple necessities can become problems. While some cats can be left overflowing cat feeders and only eat what they need. There are other cats that are peckish all the time and tends to overeat.
The electronic feeder may be what it best for your needs. These are a great option and allow you to keep your busy schedule or even if you wish to sleep on your day off, while not forgetting your pets feed time. There are electronic automatic cat feeders designed to feed your pet at its normal meal times. Some automatic pet feeders are capable of feeding from a fraction of a teaspoon (very few pellets) to several cups per day and as many feed cycles as remote timer has “on-off” cycles (48 with supplied timer)! It also has a feed volume adjustment.
These automatic cat feeders also promote better cat health if you have a kitty who has packed on a few too many pounds and needs to go on a diet. You can pre-measure small portions of food for your cat and get him accustomed to the periodic smaller portions that will be offered throughout the day.
Automatic cat feeders can come in one of two designs. The first have a pre-measured reservoir of food that will release at a specific time for your cat. You can decide the size of the serving the cat needs and set the timer for the mealtime you will be missing. When the clock strikes the time, the holding bin will release, pouring the food into your cats bowl.
The other style of automatic cat feeder has separate bowls of food that will pop open when the timer is triggered. These often have 2 or more bowls side-by-side that you can fill with food, snap the tops shut, and set the timer. Opening once at a time you can offer a series of feedings with this type of automatic cat feeder. You can feel secure that your beloved animal is cared for and fed on time, every time.
