At this point litter box training for cats is a simple matter of placing your kitten or cat in the box several times per day until they get the general idea. In order to reinforce what they are supposed to do you can take their paw and gently scratch through the litter. This gives them the basic idea and now all you must do is wait for nature to take its course. After they have successfully used the box, once or twice you can call your litter box training for cats complete.

8. CAT WEATHERVANE- For the cat lover who's got everything. What about a cat weathervane? A lovely piece to put aloft their house for all to see & comment upon. This may have to be especially made or if you're lucky some department stores & local garden centres may stock some.

Litter box training for cats is generally a simple matter. Unlike dogs, cats are much easier to house train, probably because as a rule you do not expect your cat to go outside. Kittens and cats are pretty much habit driven animals and once you have established the box routine they generally will not deviate from it. Getting them trained is simple but there are a few basic things you need to remember about cats litter box training.

4. SUBSCRIPTION TO A CAT MAGAZINE-There are magazines about absolutely everything nowadays. I'm aware of at least 3 specialist cat magazines & I bet you could find more. They all carry details of subscription charges & at this time of year they normally advertise special deals likeprice or a free (cat associated) gift for taking the subscription out. Even if your cat lover buys themselves a monthly magazine you could save them that monthly expense & put yourself in their good books by having got them a present that lasts them the whole year!

You've got them stocked up over the years with address books, knitting bags, soft toys & ornaments etc.

7. MECHANICAL CAT-This is THE latest toy. Although it's a toy it is the perfect gift idea for cat lovers everywhere. It retails about 40.00 & is to be found in most toy shops & department stores. I'm not sure of its correct name or who makes them but they are lifelike & actually meow. If you dangle string in front of them they'll even try & catch it. They're absolutely gorgeous & of course don't eat anything or have to go in a cattery when your cat lover goes on their hols.

Happy shopping now that you have gift ideas for cat lovers a plenty.

The US Environmental Protection Agency is currently investigating all spot-on flea control products because because of the sheer number of pets that have been reported to have bad reactions to these products. These reactions range from skin irritations to seizures and death.

So do kitty a favor and treat her naturally by using a number of the following ideas:

You need to do more than just treat your cat. The fleas are in your carpet, furniture and bedding. Vacuum thoroughly and wash all the bedding, including cat beds. Borax kills fleas by dehydrating them. It is available in the laundry isle at your local grocery store. Sprinkle it on, grind it in with a squeegee or dust mop and leave it. Use it on your furniture also. It won't hurt the furniture or carpet. Make sure you cover cracks and corners.

But this year you'd like to get something a little bit different & show that Father Christmas isn't stuck in a rut.

5. CAT PORTRAIT-To make a present for your cat lover that more personal, what about a hand-drawn/painted portrait of their favourite feline? Artists advertise in the ads at the back of Women's' magazines and also on the Internet. Prices start from as little as 5.00. But you will need a photo of the feline in question for the artist to copy from.