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3 / 7 / 2010

Should I take him to a parlor where they use the gun, or should I just use a microwaved needle? Don’t worry, it is a female cat!

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2 / 9 / 2010

My cat sheds A LOT and we’re finding hair all over the house. What’s the best way to reduce the constant shedding?

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1 / 5 / 2010

hi, i am quite obbsessed with my cats penial higene. i love to scrub it when i’m bored and be sure it is always clean and ready to go. lately tho, i have noticed that it is getting crusty and i cannot get rid of it. are there any suggestions to solve [...]

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3 / 31 / 2008

When bringing home a new cat or kitten, owners often consider declawing the animal for various reasons: to prevent damage to furniture, to avoid the cat’s scratching family members during play, or to minimize injury to other pets and animals from an aggressive cat. While some owners ultimately decide to have their pet declawed, along [...]

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