How to Bath a Cat

Today you will learn how to bath a cat! Bathing a cat is a tedious process that must be done with care. Cats are strange creatures, and very delicate. You want to be as gentle as possible while you give you feisty feline a bath. How to bath a cat properly is not as easy as it sounds.

First you have to understand that cats hate - hate water. So keep that in mind as you bathe them. You want to make sure that your cat actually needs a bath. You don't want to torture your feline with that dreadful water if the cat doesn't need the bath.

If you have decided that your cat needs to be bathed, next step is to figure out what water temperature you need to have to give your cat a nice bath. You don't want to get the water too cold because just like everyone else no moggy likes a cold bath. You also want to make sure that the water is not too hot. This is very important as a cold bath can make it uncomfortable for the cat but a hot bath can hurt the cat and burn it.

Now that you have figured out the right temperature you want to fill the bathtub with about 4-5 inches of water. You want to fill the tub before you bring the cat in as the running water will only frighten the cat. Bring the cat in and gently lower the cat into the tub. Make sure not to drop the cat in too fast as this too will scare the cat. Ease the cat down to the water letting it know that the water is safe.

Once you have the cat in you want to get a cloth and dampen it by the water in the tub. You want to make sure you have the right shampoo for your cat. You can get these at any pet store and will give your cat a clean feeling! DO NOT use normal shampoo - it will dry the skin out.

Make sure to rub thoroughly but not too hard. You want to make sure the shampoo gets down to the skin to clean any dirt the cat may have. Rinse cat of all shampoo and grab a towel. Gently dry off the cat. Make sure not to leave fur wet. You now have a clean and happy cat!

How to Communicate with Your Cat

Many people do not enjoy living their life without a beloved pet by their side, as nothing can replace the inner warmth that an animal can provide for its owner. Although sometimes having pets around can cause a lot of extra stress, many find that being without them can cause even more.

While owning a small dog seems to be the popular choice for pet owners these days, some still find that having a cat is the way to go, and the more emotionally rewarding animal to call your own. Establishing a good relationship with your cat is very beneficial to not only the cat, but to you as well. The best way to do so is being able to communicate with your cat and let it know that you understand its needs.

However, this must be a two-way street, as you must allow the cat to understand you as well. Having this two-way street of communication will go a long way in creating a warm and loving relationship between you and your pet.

There are several ways to communicate with your cat, both verbally and non-verbally. Using a specific tone of voice with your cat is crucial, as you must establish a different tone of voice to address various acts. For example, when it is time to eat, you want to use a nice high pitched voice to show the pet that it is time for a rewarding experience. However, when the cat does something bad, you want to use a low pitched mean sounding voice, so then the cat will begin to understand when it is doing something that is not acceptable. The way you use your voice is key and will go a long way in developing a solid foundation of communication.

Furthermore, it is also a good idea to form a pattern with your cat, as they often will be much more comfortable with their surroundings if they know what to expect on a daily bases. Be sure to listen to your cat very closely as well, as a long drawled out meow noise, normally means they are angry or possibly in some type of trouble. Short quick meows usually means that it is hungry, or thirsty. Learning to understand the pet’s noises will allow you to be more responsive and better equipped to properly communicate with your cat. Using these tips will allow you and your beloved moggy to have a cross-species relationship like you never thought possible!

The Camouflaged Tigers of Thailand

One of nature's most ferocious animal are the tigers of Thailand. They are practically on top of the food chain. Tigers are very powerful cats and can move swiftly and stealthy to capture their prey. They are intelligent hunters that scout their prey and wait until the most opportune moments to pounce on it.

The feline will crouch, pretty much hug the ground, and slowly move towards the target. Inexperienced targets, like young mammals, are common victims because they do not notice the tiger's presence. This unfortunate prey is an easy target for the feline. However, if the prey does notice a disturbance in its immediate surrounding it will run away, obviously. That is not a missed opportunity for the tiger because it is capable of chasing its prey. Tigers are unbelievably fast, considering they have a huge body. The mixture of speed and power already makes tigers dangerous, but the biggest asset a tiger has over its prey is its surroundings.

The environment really gives the tigers a huge advantage over their prey. They have an orange-brownish fur with vertical stripes. The tiger's fur patterns help it blend in the background of orange wheat and grass. Just having a quick glance at a field in Thailand could miss a hiding tiger. The tiger uses its surrounding really well to camouflage itself. About half of the t-shirts people wear regarding tigers pay homage to the tiger's use of its background. T-shirts like the “Tiger Surprise”, “Tiger Face”, and “Power and Grace Tiger Shirt” have a base color of brownish-orange. From these shirts, one can clearly see how dangerous tigers are in their environment. Imagine yourself in a crowd of people that are wearing darkish colors. You will blend right in just because of the base color of your shirt. Once you get close to another person, though, the shirt design will stick out.

Tigers being represented in t-shirts should reflect the feline's ability to blend in with its surroundings. This means that images of tigers should be printed on neutral colors that do not stick out. This would mean that darkish colors, a mixture of brown and orange for example is fantastic, and could be the base color of the shirt. In addition, the image of a tiger makes you feel like you were as powerful and swift as the tiger itself – a great appeal of this breed of cat for many animal lovers.

Do Snakes Make Good Pets?

People of an older generation may very well recall a time when the family pet was a cat, a dog, or in some cases, a tortoise in a box. These pets have remained a strong staple of the modern family, but exotic pets have become so common and widely loved that it could be argued that they are no longer exotic at all. Pets such as lizards and rare birds can be found in chain pet stores and are extremely affordable both in terms of upfront cost and weekly care. However, this does mean that the term 'exotic' is relative, and those wishing to have the most interesting pets will seek stranger, rarer and in some cases, ethically unsound, pets to buy and care for.

However, there is one pet that has remained both exotic and common, in part to the inherent taboo that surrounds its very nature. The pet in question is a snake. Pet snakes can range from simple grass snakes to huge yellow pythons - although some states will not permit creatures of this size! Some people dislike snakes because they have a reputation of being "slippery" both in texture and character. While it may be true that a snake will never be a snuggly pet, not all pet owners need their pets to be snuggly, and a snake is the perfect companion for them. Snakes make good pets for those that simply wish to observe the wonder of nature. Watching a snake live, shed its skin, and consume live animals may be gruesome to some, but to others it represents the full beauty of life and can be very fascinating.

Of course, simply choosing a snake based on how disgusted one may or may not be is not the only consideration. A snake may be a good pet if the owner is not around much, as snakes do not need human companionship - they simply need maintenance time, which varies from snake to snake. There is also a financial consideration - some snakes require large tanks and lots of light and heating equipment to keep them content. This is not only expensive, but can be quite time consuming during when the owner needs to repair/replace the equipment. However, these things are all relative pending the financial stability of the owner, and the amount of free time that they have.

It's very important that when buying a pet the proper research is conducted and serious consideration is gone into the long term consequences of taking on a new life. Some may just see it as a snake, but that snake will be dependent upon its owner for food, heat, medical attention, and just about anything else.