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Training Your Kitten to Use the Litter Box
Cat WellnessCats BehaviorCat Needs
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?
Cat WellnessCats Behavior
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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Can Indoor Cats Get Fleas?
Cat WellnessCat GroomingCats Behavior
Can Indoor Cats Get Fleas?
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When people think of pet problems, they usually picture common outdoor animals like dogs and cats. However, indoor pets can also suffer from issues like fleas. Sure, it's not a pleasant thought to consider, but fleas don't discriminate; they will hitch a ride on any warm body that passes by, whether it's a dog, cat, or even a human. So, if you have an indoor cat, can they get fleas?

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