Dr. Rosenberg demonstrates how to clicker train your cat.
Clicker training is a fun, positive and effective training technique, very suited for cats.
the concept is simple . . .
The sound of a "click" (or any distinctive sound) is paired with a treat.
The "click" can then be used to mark specific points in time that coincide with the trick or behaviour that you want to teach your cat, and your cat thinks of the treat, so effectively gets the reward during the act of doing the trick. You give the treat shortly afterwards.
Watch the video below for a demo . . .
Cornell Feline Health Center "How To" videos:
Cornell Videos on Diseases:
Pet food carb contents of canned foods
canned cat foods - US list (also includes Candian brands sold in US)
canned cat foods - Canadian list (additional list of non-US canned foods
The following lists have protein, fat and carbohydrate contents of many commercially available canned foods, values based on a calorie basis, not weight (this will make the fat seem higher than you may be used to):
Indoor Cat Initiative: Provided by Ohio State University
All sorts of interesting facts about cats, specifically how to keep indoor cats happy, including scratching, perching, playing, resting and litterboxes.
There is also a survey that you can take to help improve the lives of indoor cats. This is especially helpful if you have a cat suffering from Idiopathic/Interstial cystitis or other chronic diseases including asthma, gastrointestinal or skin problems.
Information on cat diseases
Excellent searchable site for all sorts of cat diseases, explained in layman's terms
Plants - toxic and non-toxic
Excellent site for searchable list by name of plant, also list of both toxic and non-toxic plants for cats. Some pictures also available.
