Embellish Your Home with Large Modern Chandelier

Buying the suitable size of chandelier is rather most important consideration when shopping for a new home decor item. This new addition would change the appearance of your home. Your home will look more graceful than ever before. Surely your guests will be surprised to see this new home decor item. Here are some proper guidelines for finding the perfect fit before you buy. Undeniably, a beautiful home decor item can change your mood of sensitivity.

Dining Areas:

For dining areas, a simple rule is that your chandler should be about twelve inches narrower than the dining table surface, and have at least four feet of distance from the room walls.

Standard Ceilings:

For an 8’ ceiling, a modern chandelier will be mostly preferable. The bottom of the chandelier should hang thirty to thirty four inches over the table. Go three inches higher for each additional foot of ceiling height.

High ceilings and luxurious Entryways:

For vaulted ceilings and luxurious entryways, most of the people choose an easy equation to get you started. Now most of professional interior designer prefer large modern chandeliers. For every foot of ceiling height you want to allow 2-3 inches in the height of your hanging fixture. In this case, a large ceiling needs large chandeliers.

Landings:

Landings usually have high ceilings that are perfect to tall chandeliers. You can also hang these higher than normal. However, you need to remember that the higher a design hangs, the smaller it looks. So you need to buy a litter larger than usual.

Furthermore, nowadays there are several websites offer different colorful large modern chandeliers with attractive prices. These are rather beautiful home decor items to make your living place graceful. You can embellish alcove, create an elegant entryway, or add a charming touch to the dining room or bedroom with luxury looks in crystal and antique mood. 

CATNIP, MORE THAN A TREAT

My cat Seren(dipity) has been self-medicating since the arrival of the new cat. And she makes no excuses--she inhales, imbibes, and enjoys catnip with enormous pleasure. For that fifteen minute “high” she could care less about the interloper. Karma (the interloper) enjoys a ‘nip now and then, as well.

For cats, catnip affects the same biochemical pathways that are affected by marijuana and LSD in people. Catnip intoxication lasts from five to fifteen minutes, and causes a loss of inhibition so the felines act like furry fools who roll and flop about on the floor, drool, and have a wonderful relaxing time. Here’s a short video of Seren’s birthday two years ago when she (ahem) got a wee bit intoxicated!

Nepeta cataria, or catnip, is a strong-scented mint that contains a volatile oil that’s easily released into the air. Biting or rolling on the plant crushes the leaves, and releases the oil so Kitty can get a good sniff. It doesn’t take much. Cats can detect catnip oil in the air at saturations as low as one part per billion.

Rather than a simple smell, the chemical in catnip resembles sedative components also found in the valerian plant, which may be used in natural therapies to calm pets and people. Catnip also may be similar to one of the substances found in tomcat urine—yucky to you, but a lovely smell to the cat! In fact, this pheromone in urine often triggers the same sort of behavioral reaction in cats as exposure to catnip.

Once inhaled, the chemicals enter the cat's highly specialized scenting organ through the roof of the mouth. The vomeronasal or Jacobson's organs sit between the hard palate of the mouth and the septum of the nose, and connect to the mouth via tiny conduits directly behind the cat’s upper incisor teeth. You may see kitty perform an odd facial sneer (flehmen) with lips curled back and mouth open when employing this organ.

The Jacobson’s organs are linked to the hypothalamus, an area of the brain that acts like a switchboard to direct information to higher centers. This part of the brain integrates taste and smell, motivates appetite, and triggers a variety of behaviors.

Cats rarely respond to catnip until they are about six months old, and some cats never do. The trait is an inherited one, with only two out of three domestic cats being affected; male cats seem to respond more strongly than females. 

The effect also depends on the freshness and potency of the herb. I thought Seren was one of the underprivileged indifferent kitties until I bought some home grown catnip from a cat show and she flipped. Literally.

The herb can be a wonderful training tool for sensitive felines. Catnip builds the confidence of some shy cats, and it can be used to “spike” the legal scratch objects to help lure kitty to do the right thing. You’ll find that

You’ll find catnip toys, herbs, even growing kits advertised in all the finest cat magazines, “special” brands touted in pet stores, and feline fanciers comparing quality like true gourmands.     

Most scientists agree that catnip is a harmless feline indulgence. However, cats can overdo on the sniff-frenzy, and overexposure can lead to loss of sensitivity. But at this point, I hate to deny Seren her small pleasures.


Amy’s Top Tip: Use a bit of catnip sprinkled on Perfect Litter to help ease your cat’s transition to the new litter. A sample of catnip is included in each box. 

BATHING CATS–ARE YOU NUTS?!

Kittens learn to lick themselves by two weeks of age and as adults spend up to 50 percent of their awake time grooming themselves. Why risk life and limb bathing your Some cats simply get dingy. A bath stimulates the skin and removes excess oil, dander, and shed hair. Should you decide to take the plunge--pun intended--your cat should be thoroughly brushed and/or combed ahead of time. All mats must be removed before bathing, because water will just cement mats in place. Be sure to clip claws as well or risk having your clothes and skin shredded as Sheba tries to escape. In fact, to keep your reluctant kitty from figuring out the score and disappearing, perform the brushing routine and claw clipping the day before.

The bath area should be warm and draft free. The bathtub will do, but your knees will thank you for using a waist-high sink. Move all breakables out of reach, and push drapes or shower curtains out of the way or they may spook your cat and end up shredded.

For routine cleaning, you only need a simple grooming shampoo labeled specifically for cats. Human baby shampoo or dog products can be too harsh and dry the skin or in some cases prove toxic.

Assemble your shampoo, several towels, and washcloth near the sink or tub, and run warm water (about 102 degrees, or cat body temperature) before you bring in the cat. Cats hate the insecure footing of the slippery surfaces so place a towel or rubber mat in the bottom of your tub or sink. That does wonders for cat confidence and often reduces yowls and struggles by half.

Wear old clothes. Expect to get wet. Seren clutches my shirt, pressing her face to me as I wet and soap the rest of her. She makes sure I get as wet as she does. Also, close the door to the bathing area, or you risk having a soapy cat escape and leave suds and a wet cat print trail throughout your spanking-clean house.

Before you begin soaking the cat, place cotton inside each ear to prevent them filling with water. Some veterinarians recommend putting a drop of mineral oil in each eye before bathing, to protect them from soap.

For small cats or kittens, the bucket method of bathing often works best. Use the double sink in the kitchen, two or more large roasting pans, or a couple of buckets or wastebaskets set in the bathtub. Fill each with warm water, then gently lower your cat (one hand supporting her bottom, the other beneath the chest) into the first container to get her wet.

Don't dunk Sheba’s face or splash water on her; that's what gets cats upset. Let your kitty stand on her hind legs and clutch the edge of the container as you thoroughly wet the fur. Then lift her out onto one of your towels, and apply the shampoo, using the washcloth to clean her face. After lathering, dip the cat back into the first container to rinse. Get as much soap off as possible before removing and sluice off excess water before rinsing in subsequent containers of clean water.

Rinse beginning at the neck and down Sheba’s back; don't neglect beneath the tail or tummy. When the water finally runs clear and you know she's clean, rinse once more just to be sure. Don't forget to remove the cotton from the cat’s ears.

Wrap the squeaky-clean cat in a dry towel. Shorthaired cats dry quickly, but longhaired felines may need two or more towels to blot away most of the water. Seren prefers to dry herself. If your cat tolerates or enjoys the blow dryer, use only the lowest setting to avoid burning the cat. Combing long fur as you blow dry will give "oomph" to the longhaired coat.

AMY’S TOP TIP: Partner your bathing routine with a great reward like a favorite treat.

Cats that associate a reward like Kitty Kaviar with bath time will be more accepting of the dunking. Or avoid baths altogether and go with a waterless shampoo.

AMY AT GLOBAL PET EXPO

Today's blog is a bit of a departure because last week I had the pleasure and delight to attend Global Pet Expo in Orlando, Florida. This is one of the premier product shows in the country, and as a first time attendee, I was blown away by the several football fields filled with everything you could ever want for your cat, dog, fish, ferret…you name it! And, the furry icing on the cake was to attend as the spokesperson for the Pet Healthy Store and its products, especially PERFECT LITTER, KITTY KAVIAR and K-9 FAT FREE DOG TREATS.

We had many of our cat and dog blogging friends stop by the booth to try out samples, find out more about the gorgeous new packaging, and of course—MEET LILLY PURRITZER, an adoptable kitten on loan to help with my P'ETiQuette Training Tips talk. Lilly was quite the star. And the best news of all, I learned after the show that Lilly got adopted into her fur-ever home!

Figure 2: Lilly Purritzer, an adoptable kitten, assisted with training demos.

You'll probably notice, too, that at the top of the website page there's a new CARING & SHARING banner. Go look for it now…I'll wait. *tapping toes, whistling…*) Find it? Now CLICK it.

Here's what happens—every time you CLICK the CARING & SHARING link, we'll donate treats to shelter pets in need. Hey, it's great to donate anything for our furry friends and we applaud those who do. But it occurred to the PetHealthyStore.com family that shelter pets rarely get treats. And we can fix that! Kewl, huh?

Figure 3: Lilly was the star! But get a load of the GORGEOUS booth space, too! Mee-wow!

TRANSLATING CAT TAIL TALK

While humans communicate with verbal language, cats “talk” with body position and movement. The cat’s tail expresses emotion and intent not only with the motion but also with the elevation of the tail in relation to the rest of the body, and even whether the fur is fluffed or smooth. Cat tails communicates important information to other animals--and to you, if you can read tail talk. 

The cats’ tail serves to signal that your cat wants more interaction—warns you away out of aggression or fear. Be sure to check out your cat’s tail talk before offering to pet, and it could save you from being scratched!

A relaxed kitty tail curves down and back up in a gentle U. The more interest he feels, the higher the tail. For example, the high-held cattail pointed straight up is the feline equivalent of a “howdy!” and means Kitty welcomes attention and interaction.

A wagging feline tail expresses agitation. This increased kitty arousal may mean simple excitement, fear or even aggression warning you to “back off!” A tucked tail is the cat equivalent of hiding their face because it covers the genitals, and interferes with the sniffing behavior that identifies them to other animals.

What about tailless cats? The Japanese Bobtail or Manx breeds literally have one avenue of communication cut off. They instead rely on other body signals to communicate these important messages, but misunderstandings may happen as a result.

Of course, tails don’t tell the whole story. What your cat’s twitching tail means must be taken within context of the rest of the body. Ear position, elevation of the fur, and vocalizations also offer clues about what your cat wants to communicate. In almost every instance, cats very clearly tells us that they want petting, are afraid, or warn you to keep your distance.

Amy’s Top Tip: Change your cat’s tail-talk attitude by offering a favorite treat like Kitty Kaviar. Kitties solicit attention (and treats!) with a high-held tail with just the end tipped over, like the Balinese cat in the picture.

SOOTHING CAT COLDS

Upper respiratory infection, caused by several different “bugs,” often affects cats. Some of these are related to the common human cold virus, but people don’t catch colds from their pets (or vice versa). Cats catch URI from other infected cats, and the agents that cause kitty congestion usually aren’t lethal in adult cats. But Fluffy won’t eat unless she can smell her food, so sick felines potentially can starve if they get a stopped up nose.

Only your veterinarian can diagnose the cause of your pet’s discomfort, and prescribe the best treatment. Preventive vaccinations protect cats from these common illnesses.

But when your cat suffers from congestion, nursing care at home keeps Fluffy more comfortable during convalescence. Use these tips to relieve the “SNEEZE” in your Burmese Use a vaporizer to help unclog the nose. Put the pet in a fairly small room with a cool mist humidifier and use it just the same as you would for a child a couple of times a day. That not only helps break up the congestion, it can moisten inflamed or tender eyes and nostrils and make them feel better.

If you don’t have a vaporizer or humidifier, a hot shower can work. Take the pet into the bathroom with you and run the hot shower so that the air becomes filled with steam. A 10-minute session several times a day works great. Don’t go for longer than that, though, because heated air for too long can be hard for some pets to breathe, especially short-faced Persians.

Use warm wet cloths or cotton balls to soak and soften eye or nose secretions and clean them off. Don’t peel dried matter off, because that can hurt or even form scabs. To soothe sore tissue after you’ve cleaned off the mucus, dab on a bit of plain saline solution, or some baby oil. That can also make it easier to clean away any more crusts that might form.

Refusing to eat can make a cat sicker or even threaten her life. Offer pungent and more tempting foods to spark the sick cat’s appetite. Warm the food for five seconds in the microwave to just below cat body temperature—about 95 to 98 degrees. That not only makes the treat more alluring, it also unlocks the aroma so the food smells more pungent and penetrates even a stopped up kitty nose.

Moisture also helps enhance aroma, so try adding a bit of warm water, chicken broth, or tuna juice from the can to the cat’s regular food. Run it through the blender to make a mush, and there’s a good chance that will tempt her appetite. Learn more about tempting kitty appetites in this article.

Amy’s Top Tip: For cats reluctant to eat due to stopped up noses, try adding a top dressing of a pungent healthy treat like Kitty Kaviar.

The Importance of Cat Treat and Its Benefits

Every pet owner wants to give the best cat treat to their pets. A pet owner should properly maintain the nutritious food that he is giving to his pet. Cat treats are special food that makes your pet happy, spontaneous and healthy. Your kitten may want more than what she actually requires. But getting into the habit of giving her a treat several times a day is not good for health.

Giving your cat special treat from time to time is not harmful for her.  However, there are a few things to keep in mind. These are special treats should given to the pet occasionally. They should not be a steady diet for your cat, because they lack the proper proportion of basic nutrients a cat requires to maintain its health. Some foods should be avoided completely from its diet chart.

Raw meat is an excellent source of nutrition’s. But it is strongly recommended not to give her more as it is a potential vehicle for infectious diseases. On the other hand, milk is not a special treat for cats as many of them are lactose intolerant. The lactose in milk can cause stomach pain or upset. Apart from that, make sure do not give her high protein cat treats that may cause severe pet disease.

If you are a responsible cat owner, you need to choose nutritious food that make your pet healthy and fit. In choosing a cat food, this is very important to read the ingredients list. This names all items used in the product, including flavor enhancers, artificial colors, and preservatives.  The items are listed in order of decreasing proportional weight.

Nonetheless, meat, sea foods should be listed among the first ingredients, as because these indicates the food probably contains enough animal source ingredients to supply essential amino acids and essentially fatty acid. Before choosing the right cat treat, you can consult with your pet veterinarian regarding this.