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		Domestic house cats need their energy to be channeled in constructive ways to avoid any negative behavior problems. Toys provide a fun outlet for domestic house cats to get exercise and satisfy the cat's instincts for hunting and stalking. Domestic house cat toys do not need to physically imitate prey, but cat toys should encourage activities such as scratching, chasing and batting. Moving toys in ways that mimic prey behavior will result in more fun for both you and your cat. Darting movements from side to side in front of the cat are more likely to result in play. Toys that move erratically or very fast, then are stationary are more likely to be hunted.	Simply Art- Original signed acrylic paintings on canvas by award winning artist Michael Arnold. Beautiful selection of art for sale michaelarnoldart.com The Dog Encyclopedia- Empowering information for pet owners to enhance and enrich a dog's life. dogencyclopedia.org Innovative Improvements- Innovative ideas to improve all aspects of your life. improvingwebsites Floridian Nature- Discover the wonderful nature of Florida. From plants to animals, to Florida's pristine waters- Florida is nature at it's best. Foridiannature.com

		A must for every domestic cat owner is a scratching post. Instead of stretching like humans domestic house cats will often have the need to scratch when they wake up or begin walking. By providing a scratching post you can protect your furniture and drapes. Help train your cat to use the scratching post by rubbing it with catnip or by spraying it with a catnip essence found in most pet stores. Place the scratching post in an area often used by your cat and don't replace it when it looks ragged, that's when cats enjoy it the most. It is comfortingly familiar and impregnated with the cat's smell. Make sure the scratching post is tall enough to allow the cat to stretch upward and is stable under the cats weight.

		Every domestic house cat needs a water and food bowl. Cats that know each other well can usually arrange themselves to feed from a communal bowl, but for a stress free meal each domestic house cat should have its own dish. Feed your cat twice a day, preferably in the morning and evening. A suitable brush for grooming your cat is an important supply item. Short haired cats can be groomed once a week , but long haired cats should be groomed for fifteen minutes daily. Although cats groom themselves brushing is an ideal contact between you and your cat. Use this time to also check your cat for possible parasites. Other optional supplies for your domestic house cat include a collar, leash, travel crate and a home crate.
	Your cat and catnip: Many stuffed toys contain the herb catnip, also called catmint and most domestic house cats find this aroma irresistible. The cat will rub it, roll over it, kick at it, and generally go nuts for several minutes. Then the cat will lose interest and walk away. Two hours later, the cat may come back and have exactly the same response. Although no one knows exactly what happens in the cat's brain, it is known that the chemical nepetalactone in catnip is the thing that triggers the response.
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