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Alisa Cook: Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 10:33 AM
Morning Alisa. What is the best way to brush out matted down hair on the back of my cat? I don;t know what caused it. I hope it doesn't hurt him. It's matted on the dorsal coat and only there on the back, where the cat can't get to it.
Jim Hey Jim; best way to deal with those is to get some blunt nosed scissors and some talcum powder or cornstarch. Put some starch/powder on the mat, and massage it gently into the mat - this tends to attract any dirt or grease that might be trapped into the fur, and makes the mat more 'slippery. |
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Alisa Cook: Posted on Saturday, October 09, 2010 6:33 AM
So, you're ready to start giving your cat or dog some real food instead of processed commercial food? Awesome - a healthy diet is the fundamental basis for a healthy animal (or person)! Be careful, though, to avoid the following ingredients that can be dangerous: Onions, onion powder, chives:can lead to gastrointestinal irritation, damage to red blood cells, and severe anemia; all types should be avoided (raw, cooked, dehydrated,powdered, etc). Cats are more susceptible than dogs, but it can be toxic for both. |
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Alisa Cook: Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2010 6:29 AM
We all want to take the best care of our pets, and the best place to start is with a quality diet. However, many commercial pet foods contain ingredients that you certainly would not feed your pet if you were aware of their source. The following items are things to avoid in commercial pet formulas - read the labels, and check them every time you buy...pet food manufacturers DO change their formulas, so a brand and recipe that meets your criteria today, may not tomorrow. 1. “By-products” of any sort: These ingredients are what is rejected for human consumption such as feathers, beaks, feet, waste, dead, disabled, dying and diseased animals. |
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