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Special needs pets need special owners. Petfinder.com has set a challenge to find caring new adoptive homes for these special animals this week. Animals such as big black dogs, FIV cats, senior pets, and other special needs animals.

Petfinder has designated September 19 – 25 as “Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable-Pet Week” for the animals that are the hardest to re-home.

Check out the slideshow http://www.petfinder.com/less-adoptable-pet-week-2010/gallery

BooBoo is a specail needs kitten trying to find that perfect home. This kitten has most likely, according to the veterinarian suffered brain trauma, in utero —a mild case, affecting his balance. This kitten CAN and DOES eat and drink and use his litter pan without fail. He plays and does what normal kittens do but he loses his balance easily. He is best as a lap cat, a kitten who will love you and follow you like a dog everywhere you go.

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If you are looking for something really special for a special cat then look no further than this realistic cat tree.

Each cat tree is skilfully crafted from real branches decorated with silk leaves. It provides a natural scratching post for your cat. With a solid wood box base and a 36” dragon wood tree with a perch.

Each tree is unique but with a classic and simple design that will compliment and enhance your home.  A firm favorite with cats and their owners alike.

CLICK HERE for more info on this unique cat tree. Read More →

Katkabin available in 6 colors

This mini cat-house seems like a good idea, somewhere snug for the kitties if you don’t have a catflap. And if your cat doesn’t go out it is also ideal for a secluded hide-away bed indoors too.

The Outdoor-Indoor Cat House by KatKabin is a luxurious outdoor cat house that will give your cat comfort and safety in your garden, patio or balcony. Specifically designed to cope with outdoor conditions, standing above the ground the sturdy KatKabin DezRez withstands extreme temperatures of the seasons. Read More →

It is only natural for cats to eat raw meat, if you have an outdoor cat they are no doubt supplementing their diet with mice and birds and other small creatures that they catch.

But what are the benefits of changing from processed cat food to natural raw meat?

Pros:

• Healthier fur and skin – some cats are allergic to the grains in processes food, they can get dermatitis
• Clean teeth – a raw diet can lead to healthier teeth and gums
• Natural weight control – carbohydrate in processes can lead to weight problems
• Increased vitality – cat’s are carnivores their digestion works best with raw meat, they will be healthier with more energy
• Less chance of suffering from diabetes

Cons:

• Contaminated meat – if you don’t buy from a reputable outlet there is a danger of salmonella, e coli, listeria
• Cost – raw meat can be more expensive
• Convenience – if you buy frozen meat you have to allow time to thaw – if you buy fresh the meat cannot be stored as long

It is better to feed as small chunks rather than ground to get the best nutrition value from raw meat; grinding can add more bacteria to the meat.

Cats will naturally prey on rabbits so it is an excellent choice for their diet. You may also try other meats such as lamb, also beef liver, heart and kidney are good sources of nutrients, you may have  to mince this and add to other foods if they will not eat it. The food should be room temperature, cats don’t like cold food. Occasionally you can give your cat fish too, but not too much as this can cause health problems.

Don’t feed your cat more than they can eat, you don’t want excess meat laying around all day. Younger cats will need regular small meals, older cats should suffice on two meals a day.

Make sure any bowls, utensils and food surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.

Everything a wild cat needs nutritionally can be found in their prey, and similarly domesticated cats need real meat and bone for a healthy diet.

Related articles

• Raw Food Diet for Cats: A Natural Solution (cats.about.com)
• The Benefits of Raw Dog Food for Dogs (dogslikerawfood.com)
• Myths About Raw Feeding | What About Cats (www.rawfed.com)

I just uploaded a few more Babe Cattykins pictures onto Cheezburger
http://cheezburger.com/Cat-Things/pics

Why not add your own funny captions?