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Cats Behavior

Are cats ticklish?
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Are cats ticklish?
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If you have a furry feline, it’s a great idea to keep your cat healthy. There are numerous ways you can work to make this more possible. Taking your precious pet to the vet on a routine basis is the first place to start. However, you may find that playing with this animal is vital for the overall well-being of your pet. As an owner of a cat, you may want to know if tickling your pet is a good idea or not.

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Training Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box
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Training Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box
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Training a kitten to use a litter box is an important task for any new pet owner. While it may seem a little daunting, with a little patience and some positive reinforcement, your kitten will be using the litter box in no time. Here are a few tips to help you get started. But before you begin, make sure you have everything you need, including a litter box, litter, and scoop.

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Can cats eat catnip?
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Can cats eat catnip?
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If you own a cat, there's a good chance that he or she has already shown an interest in catnip. You may have even seen your feline friend rolling on the floor, licking the carpeting, or rubbing his face against something covered in this herb. The plant is also popular with other animals, such as rabbits and guinea pigs. It's been used to produce clothing and toys for these animals. Catnip can be toxic to other animals if ingested in large quantities, so it should not be given to them without explicit instructions from the vet. Catnip is mostly grown in open fields, but it can also be propagated indoors using seeds or cuttings from plants.

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