Keeping Cats Inside-Part I

The great cat debate: whether or not to keep your cat in the house or allow it the liberty of the wider world is one which has genuine arguments on both sides. If it turns out you do allow your cat to wander the city or countryside, here are a few suggestions for caring cat ownership.

The natural behavioural instinct of felines is to prey upon small sized animals, which, after all, was the reason that cats were domesticated in the first place. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand why a lot of owners, in particular in Europe, consider that it is cruel to keep a cat in the house. Nevertheless it is worth bearing in mind that typically a single domesticated cat, and one that we can believe is being fed well at home, will kill up to 40 animals every year. Mostly, theses fatalities are small mammals, such as mice, and wild birds.

Of course, the one method to get rid of this issue is to keep your cat in the house virtually at all times. Nonetheless, this can cause separate issues, such as monotony, an increase in weight and health complications that go with it although there are a number of cat toys to help keep them active. Consequently, keeping a cat indoors is not an entirely satisfactory strategy. So, here are a few tips regarding how to reduce your outdoor cat’s hit count.

1. Don’t Let Your Cat Out at Night time

Normally, the hunting instinct reaches its peak in the course of the hours of night. As a result, it is wise to keep your cat indoors overnight. If you are worried about restraining the cat’s natural inclination, it is wise to keep in mind that the less a cat is permitted to hunt, the less likely it will want to.

Additionally, keeping your cat inside through the night will increase its safety, as cats are usually much more likely to be hit by a car during the hours of darkness. Offering them a comfortable cat bed to sleep on gives them even more reason to stay inside! Furthermore, feral cats mostly hunt at night, so keeping your cat indoors will help prevent the likelihood that he, or she, is caught up either in a disagreement or with a member of the opposite sex!

Busy Buddy Dog Toys

Following on from our post earlier this month headed ‘New Range of Interactive Dog Toys’

there were a couple of the Busy Buddy Dog Toys omitted and which we would like to add here.

The Twist ‘n Treat™ is the first and only 2-piece adjustable rubber treat dispensing toy. The adjustable opening allows the Twist ‘n Treat to be filled with a variety of treats and can be twisted wider for easier access to treats or tighter for longer playtime and to suit the interest and ability of the dog. It is made of natural rubber.

The Tug-a-Jug™ provides a multi-sensory appeal to keep your dog engaged and motivated to play. Its unique design allows dogs to see, smell and hear the treats as they roll around in the jug. The Tug-a-Jug not only dispenses treats, it can also be used for obedience training and feeding meals. Treats and dry food dispense as the toy is tipped, tugged and rolled.

The Busy Buddy  Squirrel Dude’s extreme durability holds up well under the toughest chewers and its unpredictable bounce will have pets playing for hours.  The Treat Meter randomly dispenses dry food and treats as your dog plays.  Again, made of natural rubber and ideal for strong chewers.

The Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble™ appeals to a dog’s natural instincts by enticing him to actively engage in mealtimes. Two Treat Meters™ randomly dispense dry food and treats as the ball tumbles around. Features rubber bumpers to minimize noise and marks on walls and floors. Each toy is appropriately sized to hold a dog’s entire meal and unscrews for easy loading and quick clean-up.

The Chuckle™ is a funky noise-maker that’s sure to perk up playtime! Two Treat Meters™ - one at either end of the Chuckle allows the toy to be stuffed with dry food or treats which will be randomly dispensed, rewarding your dog as he plays. It is made of natural rubber and is ideal for strong chewers.

The Busy Buddy Biscuit Bouncers are durable balls that feature the Treat Trapper™ which firmly holds a variety of treats, gradually releasing them as dogs chew. They are compatible with dog biscuits, cheese sticks and jerky.

Wild Bird Seed

Mixed wild bird seed is perhaps the most economic method of bringing in a wide variety of wild birds directly into the garden. Nevertheless, the low cost variety often carries with it a notice of caution. A number of producers and suppliers see this as being an opportunity to generate easy money by cheapening the grade of the seed blend.

For anyone who is alert to what a regular mix of birdseed is supposed to resemble, you won’t have any kind of problems identifying the calibre of the product you obtain. Wild Bird Food is produced with the idea of attracting more than one type of bird to your garden. Even though there are no strict, absolute rules for the ingredients of this mixture of bird seeds, it is necessary to understand that the varieties of seeds in the mix should appeal to birds of all types and sizes. The goal is to get the birds to eat all the seeds with as little leftover as is possible.

The trouble with many cheap quality bird seed mixtures is the fact that they contain inedible product that most wild birds are going to ignore and leave as waste on either your yard, garden, bird table or patio area. Usually, the seed blends are a mixture of seeds in many different sizes to appeal to birds of different sizes and preferences. Sometimes, the objective is to provide all the essential dietary elements to the birds and with a choice of different types of seeds, the birds will get a balanced diet complete with all of their energy requirements.

This is why the quality of the seeds is extremely important and in the event you frequently discover leftovers of your mix of wild bird seed uneaten, the best option may be to change the product in to an all new one of higher quality that contains minimal or no inedible filler product.

A high quality blend of bird seeds often contain high quality wheat, black sunflower seeds, niger seed, striped sunflower seeds, rape seeds, and corn along with millet. A high quality mix should not contain broken or crushed seeds or unappetizing husks of seeds. Make sure that you do a careful examination of the seeds prior to you making your purchase as the accumulation of wasted filler products will only be a nuisance for you to clean up and can result in the formation of dangerous toxins whilst also being unappealing for your garden birds.Home Pet Shop has an excellent choice of quality wild bird seeds and peanuts at their online pet shop supermarket.

New Range of Interactive Dog Toys

Dogs, just like people, can get very bored with routine and just a small variation in their day can make a big difference. Home Pet Shop is pleased to offer their customers a new range of treat dispensing and holding dog toys by the Busy Buddy Brand and you can order them all from their online Petshop supermarket.
Dogs will have hours of enjoyment with these Play & Challenge Toys though that’s not all. They will benefit in several ways once they play with this collection of toys, whether it’s improving their health or keeping them watchful and active. They’ll even be rewarded with delicious snacks dispensed as they play.
Busy Buddy toys are designed for longer enduring playtime! Each one is made with an alternative and different chewing experience in mind so helping redirect potentially destructive gnawing behaviour into positive playtime.
Stimulate your dog using the interactive Bouncy Bone™ toys. The design of the tough nylon bone & rubber ball provide dogs with a prolonged chewing experience as the Gnawhide® treats last longer than giving treats alone & dogs are stimulated to chew the toy some time after the tempting treats are gone. The toy unscrews to load treats and clean. Supplied with three sets of Gnawhide treat rings. Additional Gnawhide treat rings sold separately.

The Waggle’s™ super flexible middle allows the toy to be playfully “wagged” and shaken. Dry food and treats are randomly dispensed from the Treat Meter™. Manufactured from natural rubber and perfect for powerful chewers.

The Busy Buddy Bristle Bone is the dental toy dogs love to chew! The durable nylon bristles and rubber nubs of the Bristle Bone provide a unique chewing experience. The irresistible, replaceable Gnawhide treat rings guarantee long-lasting enjoyment and are easy to replace. The design of the Bristle Bone makes it impossible for dogs to stuff themselves on snacks. The toy unscrews to load treats and clean. Supplied with two sets of Gnawhide treat rings.