Most commercial dry and wet foods are nutritionally complete and balanced. Dry food has a texture that helps prevent the buildup of plaque and tartar.
As your pet ages her nutritional and health needs may change. Your veterinarian may prescribe wet food if  your pet is showing signs of dehydration of if your  
kitty has lost many of her teeth.

To help lessen the defensive posturing between cats in the same house, take steps to make the cats smell similar to each other. Rub talcum powder on each cat or
spritz cologne on your hands and when it is dry pet both cats (don´t put the cologne directly on the cat-their noses are much more sensitive than humans). You should use the same grooming tools (combs, brushes, towels, mits) on both cats
to transfer their scents to one another.

Ferrets are clean animals and require only a minimal amount of grooming. Bathing is seldom required; however, a little water fun on a hot summer day is always enjoyed. Occasional brushing is usually sufficient. Periodically combing your ferret with a flea comb to check for fleas is also helpful.
Since their nails can become very sharp, nail trimming should be part of your ferret's regular care.
Unlike dogs and cats who shed all year, ferrets only shed twice a year when their coats change. In the spring and fall, a considerable amount of hair will be shed for several weeks. It is important that you brush your ferret often to remove the loose hairs so it does not ingest them, possibly creating hairballs. Brushing your ferret will also keep his coat cleaner and healthier.

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
(That's why they call it "fur"niture.)

3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is
short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.

*DOG TIP*

Dogs afraid of thunderstorms
Put Oil of Peppermint on the pads of the dog's feet when a storm is coming.

*CAT TIP*

Beware Of Raw Fish
Some types of raw fish can cause a deficiency of the vitamin thiamine. Symptoms of a thiamine deficiency include complete loss of appetite, abnormal posture, weakness, seizures and even death. In cats it can also lead to heart problems. Feed your cat a high quality cat food to avoid any problems.