Sentences with phrase «because cat owners»

«Litter aisles tend to be well - traveled space because cat owners need this item frequently,» says Rochelle Hartigan, director of marketing at OurPet's, makers of the Smart Scoop brand.

However, because cat owners often purchase these products on impulse, Teixeira says it is essential to understand they are like treats.

She adds that cat products sometimes have slower sales growth than other items because cat owners are more cautious about buying new products for their feline pets.

Here you will find free - grain cat foods and cat foods with grains because some cat owners don't want any grain, while others don't mind it as long as the cat food is: 1) meat based, 2) with a high percentage of crude proteins 3) with low or medium glycemic grains / carbs.

«Because cat owners are around their cats daily, subtle changes or gradual changes can be missed,» says Dr. Joanne Gaines, owner of Ridgeview Animal Hospital in Omaha, Neb. «Increases in drinking and urination and weight loss are the most common gradual changes we see, and those changes can be caused by thyroid disease, kidney or liver disease or diabetes, most commonly.»

While there are more dog - owning households (38 percent) than cat - owning households (34 percent), there are actually more domestic cats than dogs because cat owners own more of them.

Declawing cats is a surgical procedure and most veterinarian wont do the surgery because the cat owner is worried about their furniture and things.

Just because the cat owner does not see or hear their cat does not mean that s / he is not right there.

Not exact matches

PETA tends to obfuscate the pet issue because «animal liberation» is understood to be a multi-generational project and targeting pet ownership would compromise the organization's ability to get donations from loving dog and cat owners who think they believe in animal rights.

Up to 25 % expected death rate in any given litter, macrosomic pups that block the canal and kill all the pups to follow, pups that are «too big to birth» so the bitch is euthanized because the owner can't afford a C - section, horrific rectal tears, sectioning dead calves just to get them out and save the dam, uterine atony, hypocalemia... the list of ways that «birth» can kill a dog or a cat goes on and on.

Because it can be used for both dogs and cats of all ages, it's a great choice for pet owners.

Regrettably, many owners miss the signs of decreased joint mobility, because dogs and cats instinctively attempt to conceal their discomfort for as long as they can manage to.

Perhaps that's because the hero is an unscrupulous valet (Robert Sheehan) who plans to rob a Maserati owner (David Tennant), except that after he breaks into the home, he discovers that a woman (Kerry Condon) is being held hostage, leading to a cat - and - mouse showdown.

What cat owner hasn't looked over their shoulder thinking someone is creeping up on them because their cat is staring at SOMETHING BEHIND YOU.

But as wise cat owners know, many human foods can be unsafe for your cat because we have vastly different nutritional needs from them.

Retailers can help by identifying cat owners who come in looking for urine clean - up products, because that can be a clue that their cat is going outside the litter box and they need a solution.

One of the most common questions from customers is about fit, says Fine, because a carrier doesn't do owners much good if the dog or cat doesn't fit inside properly.

This is mainly because dogs are larger than other indoor domestic animals, which is why cat owners don't have a similar problem.

The previous owner must have thought so, too, because the door already had a cat door installed.

Because cats have little fear of heights and enjoy perching in high places, pet owners often assume that they can take care of themselves.

Cat behaviourists say indoor cats can become excited by seeing birds and other cats outdoors but because they are confined, may lead to venting their aggression on their owners instead.

Camille Hulen, owner of Camille's Cat House and an animal welfare advocate, says, «If you buy a purebred animal from a breeder, an animal in a shelter will die because you did not choose it.

We're seeing cats in constant misery from weight - related feline arthritis, or we're being asked to euthanize cats with diabetes because the owners can't cope with the care.

So, we started working with MMRF on a campaign called Cats Against Cancer, because it really gives cat owners an opportunity to give something back.

I have heard from many cat owners that their cat is an «only child» because it simply doesn't get along with other cats.

Each year, many cat owners forgo the annual trip to the veterinarian because it is

Cathy Lund, DVM, the owner of a Providence, Rhode Island, feline - only practice, finds that many clients claim that because their cats never go outside, the animals don't need a heartworm preventive.

It's not fair for owners to blame themselves because cats are known for hiding their illnesses.

Too many well - meaning pet owners expose their cats to needless danger and tragedy because of beliefs like these:

Two - thirds of cat parents admit that they only take their cat to the vet when it's ill or injured because putting their cat in a carrier or in the car is a significant cause of stress for both the cat and the owner.

Instead, owners have to be more vigilant for subtle signs of anxiety because cats are equally in need of treatment.

Because proper pet dental care is so important, Animal Dental Care offers a package rate dog or cat dental cleaning with a cost savings that will make a veterinary dental cleaning more affordable for pet owners.

This isn't because it's a deadly condition in and of itself, but because many cat owners are unable or unwilling, or simply lack the knowledge to treat the causes of this behavior.

She is an indoor cat, and she never went outside because she had no claws (Her previous owner declawed her - I got her from the SPCA).

Because of this, ever cat owner should make sure they have some cat shampoo handy for those moments when their pet makes an appearance and is way dirtier than usual.

Some pet owners apply spot - on products containing permethrin that are indicated for use in dogs to their cats by mistake, or because they think that it is safe if they use only small amounts of the product.

We describe what a fat cat is because the perception of cat owner has actually, as true — really, many pet owners don't know that their own cat is overweight or obese.

Although flea allergy dermatitis is the most common skin disease of dogs and cats, it can be difficult for some pet owners to suspect fleas as a cause of their pet's skin problems because they have not seen fleas on their pet.

This is probably because cats view their owner as a mother, unlike dogs, who see leaders in us.

Most cat owners find these videos funny because they can relate.

Mercury's often a concern for cat owners because so many cats eat diets heavy in fish.

«We got an anonymous call Thursday saying the dogs were at their owners» house,» said Jerry Swanger, Deltona Animal Control manager.The dogs - which a Volusia circuit judge sentenced to death last month because of their aggression toward people and because they have killed five cats - disappeared Oct. 31 from the shelter, where workers found a lock cut and a kennel door pried open.

However, it is also the most under diagnosed, because many cat owners unfortunately just do not realize the importance of cat dental care.

Separation anxiety: history of abandonment, multiple owners, rehoming, or prior neglect is common; exacerbating the condition may be that the cat has been abandoned or rehomed because of separation anxiety

Because of this fact, some pet owners assume it's okay to give cats and dogs the «rest of» the prescription Uncle Joe didn't finish for his sore toe.

Because signs of illness in cats can be so subtle, even the most astute owner may miss some of these changes especially when the onset is so gradual.

They do well with older children but smaller animals such as cats, ferrets and rabbits are better left at the pet shop when you are a Husky owner because of their desire to chase small prey.

Cats, of course, are not spiteful and instead may eliminate outside the box because of stress associated with such things as a new cat moving in or because the box wasn't cleaned while the owner was gone all weekend.

Euthanasia Because of the potential for repeat saddle thrombus episodes, need for regular medication administration at home, potential long term treatment of heart disease, not to mention the seriousness & painfulness of the cat's initial predicament, 25 % of pet owners elect euthanasia without attempting treatment.

There are many cat owners who are totally against giving cats a bath because of the emotional trauma that the felines experience.