https://www.petriotics.com/blogs/style.atomPetriotics - Style2018-09-24T01:17:01+03:00Petrioticshttps://www.petriotics.com/blogs/style/5-good-reasons-your-pet-should-wear-an-id-tag2018-09-24T01:17:01+03:002020-07-19T08:48:06+03:005 Reasons Your Pet Should Wear An ID Taglisafeigen
1. Accidents happen
You may think that you take great care of your pet and that them getting lost is unlikely. And while we are sure that you�re an amazing pet parent, unlikely doesn�t mean impossible - accidents happen. It may be a loud noise making your dog take off in panic during a walk or someone in your house forgetting to close the door properly, you should always be prepared for the worst-case scenario. This also applies to indoor cats: �While it may appear like a silly thing to put a collar and an ID tag on an indoor cat, most lost cats were kept exclusively indoor before they somehow got out (open door/ window/ balcony) and the fact that they aren�t wearing any identification makes it almost impossible for them to be found.
2. People will help
Especially in a country with a high stray population like Lebanon many people will not take action when they see a pet that seems lost. �With a tag and collar, your pet is more likely to receive help.�Much more people are willing to stop and help a stray that appears to be a family pet. Without a tag or collar, people might be hesitant to approach your fur child and their chance to be rescued is lower.
3. And return your fur child fast
Without a doubt, Pet ID tags are the fastest way to get your pet home.�Micro-chipping is an important way to keep track of your pet, especially if the collar gets lost but to read it, the finder will need to take them to a vet's office. Pet ID tags, on the other hand, make it fast and easy for anyone to get in touch with you as soon as they find your pet.
4. It is stylish
Beside being useful, pet tags went a long way from boring and boldly shaped to beautiful, precious and personalized. You can choose from various designs, shapes, colors and fonts to make it unique � just like your companion. We recommend to write your furry one�s name and your phone number but you can also add your home address/ e-mail address or a funny pun! On Petriotics you can find a big variety of ID dog tags and cat tags.
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5. It gives you peace of mind
Even if your furry one never gets lost (and we truly hope so), having the tag will take some worry off you. You�ll feel better knowing that in the worst-case scenario there�s a high chance of strangers contacting you if they encounter your lost companion.
My pet hates wearing a collar, what do I do?
It is important to introduce your furry one gradually to anything new, including a collar. First, start simple without jingling tags or bells. Place the properly fitted (two fingers space ) collar on your pet for short periods of time. Reward the pet with a treat, cuddles and/or playtime and remove
the collar. Replace and remove the collar multiple times over a few days, until your pet is comfortable and associates wearing the collar with great things � fun time with you! Later on, add the tags and if your pet seems to hate the sound, wrap clear sticky tape or a rubber band around it to silence the jingling.
Spread the word!
Share this article on social media and if you notice a friend or family member�s pet does not wear ID, consider giving them a collar and tag as a present. If your companion got lost or you know someone in this horrible situation, please have a look at our previous blog post on what steps to take to best find your lost pet.]]>
https://www.petriotics.com/blogs/style/ohmycat-lebanon2018-05-26T12:20:45+03:002020-07-19T08:46:19+03:00Ohmycat - Meet the Lebanese Company That Makes Cat Furniture!lisafeigen
OhmyCat ! We spoke to Razan, the Founder and Chief Designer of OhmyCat to find out more:
Hello Razan, can you tell us a bit about OhmyCat?
OhmyCat is a cat furniture design studio, where we design, manufacture, and deliver premium high end quality cat furniture that is customizable to fit and enhance the design of your homes, and provides comfort to both the felines and their humans.
Models: Innana and AphroditeWhat is the best thing about being a cat parent?
I've always loved all sorts of animals and insects, and have sheltered quite a few throughout my short period of time here on this planet. I think the most I've enjoyed living with are cats. Each has a very distinctive personality, and are probably the most positively weird creatures. They're independent, don't require a lot of attention if we want to compare them with dogs.
When did you start OhmyCat and why?
We started OhmyCat after adopting 2 wonderful cats at home, Sultan & Ott- who soon became our Senior and Kitten testing officers, and noticing that they too should have a dedicated space as well in their home. I also could not handle them ruining my furniture, so I figured I needed a fast and drastic solution, which was OhmyCat. Being an Architect and designer myself, and seeing what's available in the market, I could not help but seeing that all the products available are too expensive, poorly designed, and of low quality. After extensive research on cat behavior, psychology, and well-being, I started making Sultan and Ott their own cat scratching posts, cat play grounds, feeders, etc.. and have detected noticeable change in their behavior; they became less anxious, they stopped scratching my furniture, they each claimed spots and territories around the house, and have become definitely more relaxed.
What is Sultans and Otts favorite product so far?
I would say Sultan's favorite product from the line being launched at the moment is the Ishtar, since he's a senior cat and he mainly likes to chill in his bed, or on the top shelf. Ott, being a curious young cat, his favorite would definitely be the Pashtet since he has the option to exercise by jumping on a multi-level cat scratching post to reach the top level where he overlooks the entire space both indoor and outdoor.
Models: Bastet, Sekhmet, NefertumWhat products will be available on Petriotics?
The entire line will be available on Petriotics, except for the custom made furniture.
You also do custom designs, right?
Apart from having our ready made customizable lines, customizable in the sense that one can choose the colors of the fabrics to better suit their environment, and choose the accessories being installed on them.
We have a service where you can contact our catsperts and meowchitects, to come for a home/space visit, take some measurements and suggest some custom-made products that are unique, ranging from fitted cat scratching posts, to a full blown cat playground jungle.
What are the materials you use?
The material being used are all of premium quality to ensure a longer life span. Ranging from solid wood, high end sisals, and scratching carpets. We would also like to mention that we make sure to use all safe manufacturing techniques that won't affect the wellbeing of the felines. (cat safe glue, etc..)
What differentiates OhmyCat from other cat furniture?
Our main differentiator is that our furniture is of premium quality material, customizable and space/human friendly. We are positive of the high end quality, which is why any product shipped out of our workshop has a one-year conditional warranty, and our little feline helpers would be happy to replace/fix any of our products should anyone have trouble with any of it.
We ship anywhere in the world, so we urge people to go on our website, and get in contact with us should they have any question regarding their cats' behaviors, or if they have any inquiry regarding any product.
Also, the aim of OhmyCat is to collaborate with different local designers, craftsmen, etc to collectively make beautiful long lasting things together, and empower one another in a community filled with irreplaceable hidden talents.
You will also see, that with each launch of a new line, there's a story. And a story behind every product.
Our product lines aim to inform people about the cats from the ancient world, how we've come to domesticate them nearly 100,000 years ago, in different parts of the planet. This product line being launched at the moment takes us back to Mesopotamia to around 12,000 B.C. Archaeological excavations in the past ten years have provided evidence that the Near Eastern Wildcat is the closest relative of the modern-day domestic cat and was bred by Mesopotamian farmers, most probably as a means of controlling pests, such as mice, which were attracted by grain supplies.
Any advice you want to give other cat parents?
We find a lot of cat parents getting sick with their cats being too hyper, or with ruining their furniture, too anxious, etc.. and tend to give up on them. I would just like to say that it's their cat's instinct to jump around, scratch, have their moments of wildness around the house, this however does not mean that the solution is to give them up. Quite the contrary, we have provided with that solution, being OhmyCat, where they can provide a healthy, cat friendly environment to address to their felines' instincts all the while adding a sweet touch to the design of their homes, without suffering consequences.
Thank you Razan!
If you'd like to have a look at the amazing products available on Petriotics, click here!
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https://www.petriotics.com/blogs/style/how-to-walk-your-cat-on-a-leash2018-04-06T11:04:28+03:002020-07-19T08:45:44+03:00How To Walk Your Cat On A Leashlisafeigen1.Get a cat harness
Because cats are so agile, a simple collar around the neck is not enough to hold them while walking outside - they can easily pull out of the neck collar, even a well fitted one (and you do not want to make the collar so tight that there is a potential of cutting off air flow). Instead, use a good-quality harness that has been designed especially for cats. A cat harness is typically made with an adjustable neck collar, which is attached to an adjustable body wrap. The harness should fit snug to the body, but not be so tight that air flow will be constricted. You should be able to fit two fingers under the harness at the neck and under the chest. The clips holding the harness should snap securely -- they should not be the safety break-away type that is commonly found in cat collars. Have a look herefor stylish and safe quality cat harnesses from the Australian brand Red Dingo.
2. Start the training
Start the harness training inside. For the sake of safety, it’s crucial to start training indoors. Training sessions should be short, positive and fun so you don’t risk stressing out your cat. First, just let your cat smell the harness and get used to it for a few days. Next, try to slowly put it on your cat for a little while without closing it, then a bit longer until, after a number of sessions, your cat gets used to walking with the harness on the leash through your house. It’s not at all unusual for a cat to drop over on her side or freeze when a harness is placed on her. If this happens, see if you can entice her to stand up again. If not, go back a step, maybe you went too fast. It could take a few days or in other cases weeks for your cat to get used to it. Some cats just never get used to it and that’s okay. You can’t force it. Reward your cat at every step of the process with treats and/or cuddles, depending on what your cat loves.
3. The first outdoor adventure
The first outdoor session Make sure your cat is really used to walking with the harness and leash indoors before going outside. Check carefully that the harness is tight enough (but not too tight), so that your cat can’t escape. The first session should be in a calm place close to your house. If you have a terrace or garden, start there. Avoid rush hours, school-end and dog walking peak times. Monitor your cat closely for signs of stress. If your cat isn’t enjoying it or gets scared, make sure to return inside. You can bring a towel (to cover your cat with) in case he/she panics and you have to abort the mission immediately.
4. Don't expect your cat to turn into a dog
If you do decide to venture outdoors, don’t expect your cat to walk next to you the way a dog would. It might be a little chaotic but that’s what we love about cats – they have their own mind. Likely on their first exploration your cat is going to stop and smell everything, maybe freeze, try to climb up a tree, your leg or to hide under the nearest bush.
Look at the best case scenario:
And here you have the worst case scenario:
Good luck! We would love to hear from you. If you tried it, please let us know how it went and send pictures/videos:) ]]>