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Cat Blogosphere

November 17 2008 at 11:01 pm

Toosday Noos

The executives at CCSI are pleased to announce that a new show is in the pipeline. The cast will be announced on Thursday. Please head over to Sa...

November 16 2008 at 11:01 pm

Monday Noos

Update on Moki’s blog. 1:30 pm CT Moki is very, very ill with a severe urinary infection. He may not make it. He is peeing blood and his body ...

November 15 2008 at 11:01 pm

Sunday Noos

EMERGENCY PURRS & PURRAYER VIGIL FOR MOKI at the Purrs & Purrayers bloggie We will be purring and purraying for our sweet Moki who has a u...

November 15 2008 at 12:59 pm

Impawtant News- Please send purrs! Updated

Moki’s UTI has gotten much much worse and he is peeing solid blood. He has an emergency appointment with his vet today. Please Please send him and ...

November 14 2008 at 11:01 pm

Saturday Noos

Sammy Chesney’s birthday is today and he’s 6 yrs old. His mom has all kinds of good eats set out fur us kitties! Yay. We learned from Sammy tha...

November 12 2008 at 11:23 pm

How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you.

October 26 2008 at 7:13 pm

OMNOMNOMNOM

The Noisy Drinking Cat. More videos of animals having fun. Who says that animals don't experience pleasure? [Scroll down for some of the interestin...

October 20 2008 at 11:58 pm

Triple the fun from double-fine.

Double-Fine, when they aren't creating the videogames classics like Psychonauts and the upcoming Brütal Legend, have been busying themselves puttin...

October 19 2008 at 8:43 pm

Halloween and the Black Cat: Superstition as Urban Legend?

Were black cats ever in danger during Halloween? For the past decade or more, animal shelters have been holding back their black cats at Halloween,...

October 4 2008 at 11:15 am

Bacon Cat in the New York Times

Bacon Cat in the New York Times With the presidential race heating up and the financial bailout package passing Congress on Friday, the New York Ti...

September 25 2008 at 10:25 pm

handpainted signs from Nepal

Beware of Dog. Nepali artists paint signs on metal. Before and After. The story behind Danger Dogs. Click on the names of the different artists at ...

September 11 2008 at 5:28 pm

Where are cats?

Cats I am near. Stick a postcode or address in below, and we'll show you cats near it.

August 28 2008 at 8:31 pm

Ready for take-off, Tiddles?

Catwings. Some Chinese cats seem to have sprouted wings. (No, it is not April 1.) "The cute little devils began sprouting bumps on their backs, whi...

August 21 2008 at 5:51 pm

The Catorialist

The Catorialist. For fans of The Sartorialist and/or cats.

July 30 2008 at 6:31 pm

Princess Chunk - she ain't heavy, she's my fuzzy buddy

Are you looking for a nice, big kitty to let into your heart? Princess Chunk, at 44 pounds, might fit the bill nicely. Just two pounds shy of the w...

November 5 2008 at 9:49 pm

Applications to ship-in-bottle concept?

You thought Bonsai Kitty was a hoax. (SLYT; cute) Youtube has a bunch of videos of cats getting in bottles (YT search) and other glass containers (...

November 4 2008 at 12:46 pm

From the inside out.

A cat getting into a yogurt box. And a girl getting into a vending machine. DLYT.

October 28 2008 at 2:03 am

Clearly more study is required

A taxonomy of the costumed pet.

October 24 2008 at 11:37 am

God schmod. I want my monkey man.

"We'll breed him and we'll see if his kids glow, too!" Meet Mr. Green Genes: (No, not that Mr. Green Jeans) Pic. Pic. The Best Week Ever doesn't ge...

October 11 2008 at 9:07 pm

Reigning in the beastiality contigent

Man sleeps with cat

October 5 2008 at 5:50 pm

Clean! Jerk! Snatch! Meow!

Japanese Cat Weightlifting (SLYT) Just like an Olympic weightlifting contest, the tension builds as the weight increases. Who will win? The tabby...

September 15 2008 at 1:48 pm

Ninja Cat

Ninja Cat - Blink and you die [SLY]

August 28 2008 at 7:20 pm

Cat heaven

We all know what 130 cats look like, but what about 700? Welcome to Cat House on the Kings, California's largest non-profit cat sanctuary.

August 18 2008 at 10:22 am

Year of Da Cat

Year of Da Cat: Known as surfing's "Black Knight" or "The Angry Young Man of Surfing" (even "the consummate surf nazi") for his attitude, but more ...

July 17 2008 at 2:05 am

Please Say Something........any answer will do

Please Say Something -- ten quick animated episodes starring Mouse and Cat. [description] | More animation by David O'Reilly, creator of the "award...

Living with Cats

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I have a five-year-old housecat whom I adore. She is very loving, affectionat...

You?re describing a ?love nip? and many cats do this. It does tend to be an expression of affection, of enjoyment, sort of a bubbling-over-with-emo...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

We have just acquired a vacation home that is approximately three hours by ca...

Hmnn, well the fact that they do better with people there seems to indicate they?d possibly do well at the vacation home. How do they tolerate the ...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

My husband and I have three cats. Two of them are ours and the third was my...

Don?t take it personally. You?ve done nothing wrong. It may be that Trouble simply dislikes your perfume, or maybe the smell of the other two cats ...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

My cat Tessa has taken to playing in her water dish. It is to the point where...

How fun! If she?s decided that her regular water dish is a recreational playground, perhaps you can augment that. I sympathize with the mess. Can y...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

We have a one-year-old female, Dixie, and she is constantly scratching on mir...

Cats can sometimes become obsessive about this. It can disappear as quickly as it appears?or may become worse. Thankfully, Dixie isn?t acting aggre...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I adopted a one year old Persian a year ago. She is obsessed with digging in ...

Cats may paw at the litter for many reasons. Naturally they do so to bury their elimination. In other situations they often may paw if the box is ...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

Last night when she was playing with her mouse and had it in her mouth, I wen...

Growling in animals including kittens is a sign of emotional arousal and usually a desire to keep the object. In some cases going very slowly and ...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I have a neutered, declawed, 11 year old male cat! Oh he is considered obese ...

Constipation in older cats is not uncommon, but can lead to serious complications. Constipation can be due to dietary changes, lack of water intak...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

My husband has been home from deployment for three months and our oldest male...

It actually is not all that uncommon for animals to be a bit upset, anxious or frightened when people leave and then re-enter the home after some t...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I just got a female 4 week old kitten that didn't have a mom and I have been ...

Stimulation of elimination is often done by the mother cat until the normal elimination patterns develop in the kitten. Excessive licking once the...

Cat talk on Twitter

[CaRP] Connection refused (111)

November 17 2008 at 7:22 pm

Overheard in NY - The Kitten Makes It Look So Fun in That "Hang in There, Bab...

November 17 2008 at 7:04 pm

Kitten Lounge: Mingling Mondays: Food Network?s Sandra Lee?s Tips for a Thoug...

November 17 2008 at 7:00 pm

@streko I guess I could rename my kitten, she hasn't really gotten used to he...

November 17 2008 at 6:59 pm

As I sat sadly by her side/ At the window, through the glass/ She stroked a k...

November 17 2008 at 6:58 pm

@EvilTwinCSI I'll name my next kitten Kratos, then.

November 17 2008 at 6:57 pm

Anyone want a kitten? 3 months old, goes by the name of Little Shit, not litt...

November 17 2008 at 6:54 pm

... if my kitten keeps me up until 7 in the morning one more time...

November 17 2008 at 6:43 pm

Fixing my sister's computer in Monroe. All is quiet in the empty house excep...

November 17 2008 at 6:43 pm

@Coisy http://twitpic.com/mbl0 - The cats name is Upchuck? Eww...get that big...

November 17 2008 at 6:40 pm

"I am not a pretty girl. I am not a maiden fair. I am not a kitten stuck in a...

[CaRP] Connection refused (111)

November 17 2008 at 7:24 pm

@mja Thanks! I am sorry to hear about your cat though. It's fine to know rati...

November 17 2008 at 7:24 pm

cheshire cat earrings added today: http://tinyurl.com/6q7bn2

November 17 2008 at 7:23 pm

I'm behind a cat that had a scrolling led licence plate holder. It's kinda di...

November 17 2008 at 7:23 pm

140 characters, sometimes ain't enough -- there was the Muffet, Data had a ca...

November 17 2008 at 7:22 pm

Back at work and in class today. Brain not working. I would like to go home, ...

November 17 2008 at 7:22 pm

Stray gray cat, a-sittin' in my yard, a-lookin' at me [Ed. Note: this was an ...

November 17 2008 at 7:21 pm

It's been a year today since I became a crazy cat person. I loves him SO much!!!

November 17 2008 at 7:20 pm

My cat unplugged my phone in the middle of the night. Thanks, buddy!

November 17 2008 at 7:19 pm

@bikehugger BSG (new) had a resistance dog and lawyer's cat; In TNG, Data had...

November 17 2008 at 7:19 pm

@elahKBS This is a heinous backlog of musty stuff from closets all dusty and ...

Cat Stories

November 18 2008 at 1:03 pm

Cat Stuck On Top Of Utility Pole Rescued

SEATTLE - A cat that had been stuck on top of a 40-foot utility pole in Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood for days was rescued this morning ... keep reading

November 18 2008 at 12:59 pm

Cat Stuck On Top Of Utility Pole

A Seattle teenager who has raised money for numerous causes can't seem to get help when he needs it most ... click here for video

November 18 2008 at 12:54 pm

Loving Family Adopts Abused Kitten

A South Georgia kitten turned celebrity pet since his story aired on Channel 4 earlier this week has been placed in a loving home in the Kingsland area ... keep reading

November 18 2008 at 12:51 pm

Georgia Animal Abuse

A young kitten who lost a leg after being abused by a group of teenagers in Georgia will soon be available for adoption ... click here for video

November 18 2008 at 12:12 pm

View From The Lab: Cat And Dog Genes

Cats have not suffered as much as dogs have by being domesticated, says Steve Jones ... keep reading

November 16 2008 at 1:40 pm

Cat Stuck In A Box On Yahoo! Video

We all know how cute it is when a cat dives into a box. The internet runs on cats diving into boxes ... click for video

November 16 2008 at 3:10 am

California's Black Panthers

Take the Cryptomundo challenge: Visit some Bay Area parks and bring back a few good photographs, with scale, of Black Panthers. California, as we all know, is well-known for its long history of Black Panthers.

Bottomline, all joking aside about the two-legged variety, there are not suppose to be any "black panthers" - i.e. melanistic large feli...

November 14 2008 at 1:35 pm

The Holidays Are Coming, The Holidays Are Coming

A friend recently sent me a feline workout that, well, seemed a little extreme. Take a look.

Apparently these cats know the holidays are coming and are trying to stave off those unwanted ounces that accumulate while hiding under the bed for hours because company is coming ... keep reading

November 14 2008 at 1:28 pm

New NY Panther Sighting

Veterans Day evening. Pulling into my driveway around 11:30 pm while opening the automatic garage door via remote from the car, I witnessed a large animal spring from the right front side of car onto the grass in an instant. I observed what appeared to be a large cat, tan/grayish in color, rear hindquarters with a long bushy tail with a darkish ...

November 12 2008 at 2:43 pm

Santa Rosa Cat, Missing 13 Years, Is Back Home

More than 13 years after he went missing from his Santa Rosa home, George the cat is back. "I was blown away," Frank Walburg said of the unexpected return of his missing feline. "Such a big chunk of time has passed."

George was reunited with Walburg and his wife, Melinda Merman, both dedicated cat companions, last Wednesday after Sonoma County A...

November 12 2008 at 1:31 pm

Feel The Calming Power Of The Purr With Catnap Kitties

An Atlanta mother has invented a children's comfort toy that has won Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award for 2008. Catnap Kitties' patented harmonic purr simulates the subtle sound and comforting feel of a real purring cat ... keep reading

November 12 2008 at 1:26 pm

TCOE Official Handled Cat Problem Badly

I wish to inform the general public and animal lovers everywhere that Oct. 9 was a very, very sad day for the Tulare County Office of Education ... keep reading

February 26 2008 at 10:33 am

My Friend & Lover

MY FRIEND & LOVER. I have a story to tell about a very good friend and lover of mine. He came into my life in the year 1990. He showed up at a flea market that my partners and I opened in 1989. He is not only a good friend but he is a lover. He never asked for much just a place to sleep and food to eat. He started sleeping with me in the wint...

February 26 2008 at 10:34 am

Flea Market Treasure

It was one of the hottest days in July when I first met Skidget. My friend and I were at a flea market shopping for books. I accidentally kicked something with my foot underneath a table. It was a cage with two kittens in it. One was a little black male and the other a grey and white female. When I saw the little grey and white kitten, I was in ...

February 26 2008 at 10:35 am

Super Power

My mom got me a really intelligent kitten. My stepdad named her Boo. She is an American long hair. She is a real pretty kitten. She is 1/2 year old. I really love her. She gets along with my two dogs, Jack and Cooper. She is really an amazing kitten

February 26 2008 at 10:36 am

Dora’s Life

Dora was born 9/4/07 to my take-in stray, Miss Blue. She had 2 sisters and one brother, but she was the leader of the pack. Everything was a challenge and she was a true explorer, but the yard was her home, and she was always the first in for supper. That is until last Saturday. I called supper and Mom and the other kids came a running, but no D...

February 26 2008 at 10:37 am

My Best Friend

Sylvester joined my family 20 years ago when he was a kitten. Through these years he has been my best friend and companion. He can sense when I?m feeling down because he?ll come up to me, tap me with his paw and give me a head kiss as if to say, "It?s all right." He?s a clean freak so you won?t see any dirt on him at all. When his companion, Twe...

February 26 2008 at 10:38 am

Together Again

Merlin & Nara are brother and sister. They were adopted from our local SPCA shelter in September 2007. My nephew, M? and his fianc� went to the shelter on Sunday just to look at what black male kittens were available, and ended up falling in love with two of the black kittens, a male and a female. Neither of them could bear to leave either kitt...

February 26 2008 at 10:39 am

My Cat, Boo

When I was nine I rescued an adult black longhair Persian tom from the woods in our back yard. Apparently he had been bitten by another animal, for there was a large boo-boo on his neck. Since I rescued him in August, you would think that "August" would be a perfect name for him. But I named Booboo, to my father?s delight (for he helped in choos...

February 26 2008 at 10:39 am

Intuitive Bill the cat

There are stories about how animals know when someone is going to pass away. Well, I know first hand that this is true. My husband passed almost 3 months ago, and the morning that he died, Bill lay at the head of his bed wrapped around him for almost 6 hours. Afterwards he came over to me and wrapped himself around my head. Isn?t that something?...

March 26 2008 at 1:05 pm

Music Lover

My 11 month old Manx mix has a love for music. She likes it all, but her favorite is a country song by SugarLand called "STAY.? It makes her very loving and she starts purring.

March 26 2008 at 1:06 pm

Naughty cat

I have a black and white kitten we saved. The kitten was trapped inside my car. When we got her, we named her Snowbell. She was so naughty. She kept licking my hair and chewing my shoes and biting and scratching me, and she drank from the toilet. She even started to speak. I thought she was a freak because of the noises she made.

March 26 2008 at 1:06 pm

My Kitten, My Joy

One day I was sleeping and then I started to hear meows. I wondered what it was. When I went out and it was a little kitten, about one week old, trapped in my mom?s car. So I brought tuna and the kitten was so hungry that its head appeared. I saw a pretty black and white kitten and I pulled it out of the car and I raised it and named it Lucky be...

March 26 2008 at 1:06 pm

Kittensicle

My young kitten, Sugar, is quite the playful creature. She pounces my dog?s tails and paws at my rat through its cage. One day, I was worn out from playing with her, so I grabbed a glass of orange juice. While I was pouring, my kitten left my sight. I closed the fridge door to go look for her, and couldn?t find her ANYWHERE. I gave up, figuring ...

Cat Health

January 30 2006 at 12:00 am

My cat chases her tail and screeches at it very loudly. Is there a way to s...

My cat chases her tail and screeches at it very loudly. Is there a way to stop this behavior?

January 30 2006 at 12:00 am

My cat just had 5 of the cutest kittens. How can I make sure they are healt...

My cat just had 5 of the cutest kittens. How can I make sure they are healthy?

January 30 2006 at 12:00 am

I have 3 cats. I've been feeding them Purina ONE Advanced Nutrition Hairbal...

I have 3 cats. I've been feeding them Purina ONE Advanced Nutrition Hairball Formula since my youngest cat turned 1. The eldest cats have been inac...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I would like to know if a list has ever been compiled on human foods that you...

There are a number of foods which can be toxic to cats if ingested. While not a complete list by any means, foods which rank high on the list as b...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

We recently left our 14 year old cat at a Pet Bed and Breakfast. This was his...

Even on a special diet, those crystals can sometimes form. In older cats we also worry about bladder stones. I would have your cat's urine checked ...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

My cat Lhotse is 12 years old and recently starting over grooming. She has a ...

I am sorry to hear that you're having issues with Lhotse. If a mite was found, my first concern would be that this issue may not be cleared up. It ...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I have a 1 year old cat, he is grinding his teeth. Could you please tell why ...

Cats can grind their teeth for many reasons. They often will grind their teeth if they are nauseous. They can also grind their teeth if their mouth...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

I live on a farm with many snakes. My cat Maggie is big and black I think she...

This is a tough one. I would first want to be sure that Maggie is ok and did not have an injury to her tail that is painful and making her react o...

November 16 2008 at 7:00 pm

Our 10 year old indoor only cat, Sadie, has a thing for hair. If she sees any...

It would be unusual that your hair would be as harmful to Sadie as tinsel or another form of a linear foreign body like string but it could be poss...

Cats Photo Quiz - Boy Cat or Girl Cat

So you think you can tell a male or female cat by their looks? Test your skills with this cats picture quiz, boy vs girl cats. It may not be as easy as you think

Cat Age Conversion Chart

A handy chart for converting your cat's age to human years.

Tell if Your Female Cat is ...

Female cats that are not spayed will eventually come into heat, and the signs are not entirely ambiguous. Here are some behavioral symptoms to look for if you suspect your diva is in heat.

catspurr

One of the top items of curiosity about cats is 'why do they purr?' Although there is no definitive answer why cats purr, it is a remarkable ability shared by no other animal, except certain big cats and the raccoon.

Cat Behavior 101

Behavioral problems in cats, such as avoiding the litterbox, excessive meowing and other attention-seeking behavior, biting and painful or destructive scratching can be corrected by first eliminating physical causes, then instituting a program of gradual retraining, with the help of these resources. Remember that there are no bad cats, only unin...

Life Expectancy of Cats

How long is the common cat supposed to live? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats

Top Mistakes of New Cat Owners

Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new cat owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.

Human Foods for Cats?

Although some cats will beg for scraps of human foods at the table, it is best to limit their food to commercial cat foods or specially prepared cat foods with cats' nutritional needs in mind. Some human foods should NEVER be fed to cats because of the potential of toxicity.

Premium Dry Cat Foods

Dry food is the staple in many cats' diets. Here are my top picks for premium dry foods, so your cat can get the most nutrition for health and longevity. I would feed any of these foods to my cats, and they rotate through several of these selections. Alternate with premium canned food for a well-balanced diet for your cat. Please keep in mind yo...

Don't Flee the Flea!

Flea season is upon us, but your cats do not have to suffer the itching, hair loss, and other miseries carried by these parasites. Here's helpful information on cat flea control

So Your Cat is Pregnant

So your cat turned up pregnant or a pregnant stray adopted you. Where do you go from here? Here is help in deciding whether to let the pregnancy continue or to opt for spaying and abortion.

Tabby Cats

Did you know the Tabby cat is not a breed, but a color pattern? Many cat breeds include the tabby pattern, as do out beloved Moggie cats. We extoll the virtues of the common but glorious tabby cat, along with some legends about the M on the forehead of the tabby.

He Peed WHERE?

Cats urinating outside the litterbox is cited as one of the main reasons for surrendering cats to animal shelters. You can rid your house of cat urine odor and retrain your cat to the litterbox by using the tips in this article.

Signs of Pregnancy

If your cat was in heat and had access to a tom (unneutered male) cat, the likelihood that she is pregnant is very strong. Learn to recognize the physical and behavioral signs of a pregnant cat.

bringingkittenhome

The time may come when you will need all the help you can find on kitten care. Kittens have specific needs and their care at a young age will have a lot to determine their health and well-being as adult cats. Unless you are an old hand at kitten care, this article will give you the necessary information you need on raising healthy kittens.

Bengal Cats Picture Gallery Featuring Merlin and Puccini

The Bengal cat combines the exotic look and feel of the small forest-dwelling wild cats they descend from with the dependability and loving temperament of the domestic cat. For a walk on the wild side with an affectionate companion, you can't go wrong with a Bengal. Enjoy these pictures of exotic Bengal cats, courtesy of their human companions.

Just Kittens Picture Album

Cats Picture Album Index - pictures of kittens of all ages, colors, and sizes. You can submit your own kitten picture to this picture album.

Persian Cats Picture Gallery - Featuring Dolly

In the late 19th century, North America discovered the Persian cat, and it soon reached the zenith of being the most popular cat in the United States, an honor it still holds today. Enjoy these photos of lovely Persian cats, provided by their owners.

CatHouse on the Kings

The CatHouse on the Kings YouTube video, filmed by Jack Perez, is an amazing video about an even more amazing cat sanctuary. Founded by Lynea Lattanzio, cats and dogs are able to roam freely through a beautifully maintained fenced 12 acre outdoor area with plenty of trees for shade (and climbing), a pond with a fountain and free access in and ou...

2008 Tuxedo Cats Picture Gallery - Black and White Cats for May, featuring Ma...

Black and white cats are like snowflakes: you'll never see any two with identical markings, but Tuxedos usually have some form of a white "V" on the chest-- very formal and striking. Our May Cats Picture Calendar is dedicated to Tuxedo cats and other black-and-white cats. Enjoy these pictures of striking tuxedo cats, then submit your own "tuxie"...

Homemade Cat Food

I have been feeding home-prepared food to our cats for several years and during that time I have come across a lot of recipes on the internet or in different books. Most of them claimed to be balanced diets. One day I grabbed my calculator, did the math and discovered that many of those recipes were incredibly out of balance. Learn more about ba...

whitetiger

Learn about Siegfried and Roy's many years of working for the conservation of white tigers and white lions, and what really happened during the 'attack' by Montecore, the Royal White Tiger onstage at the Mirage Hotel, as pieced together by Steve Wynn, founder of the Mirage.

Whose House is This?

Having a problem with stray cats in your garden? Cats peeing in the wrong place? Here are deterrents to keep cats out of private places.

Dental Care Products for Cats

Starting a regular dental care routine for your cat is one of the most important things you can do to help ensure optimum overall health for your cat. Here are my top picks for a dental health regimen for cats.

Homemade Roach Trap

Try this recipe for a DIY roach trap. It is safe only if you keep it out of reach of your cats, as borax can be toxic to cats if ingested in quantity.

Cat-Proof Electrical Wiring

My new kitten is fairly interested in the wires behind my TV and connected to my computer (these are all connected to the same surge protector. I am very concerned about this. Please help me, I don't want to come home from work to find a zapped kitty! FAQ from About Cats.

Christmas Cats Picture Gallery - Featuring Santa with Cat

Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.

Bengal Cats Picture Gallery Featuring Sirius Black

2008 Tuxedo Cats Picture Gallery - Black and White Cats for May Featuring Chucky

What Makes Cats Work

Ever wonder exactly what makes a cat tick? Why he acts strange at times? Here are some answers to the workings of Cats, their parts and how they work.

November 17 2008 at 10:28 pm

Review - Castor and Pollux Natural UltraMix Dry Cat Food

My local pet food store does not stock Castor & Pollux foods, so I was pleased to receive two free sample packages the last time I ordered online. My test...

November 17 2008 at 9:27 pm

Cat Breed of the Week: American Shorthair

The American Shorthair was one of the first five cat breeds recognized by the CFA, and was originally called the "Domestic Shorthair." If you are looking for a low maintenance cat,...

November 17 2008 at 12:59 pm

2008 Tortoiseshell Cats Picture Gallery

Tortoiseshell cats are so reminiscent of fall-colored foliage, that we traditionally celebrate torties in November, when fall is in full fling. Today, it's windy, rainy, and blustery here, but I...

November 17 2008 at 12:44 pm

The Vaccination Conundrum

Vaccines do not inject a miraculous shield against disease. They work by fooling the body into thinking it is threatened, thereby stimulating the body's own defense system into producing antibodies...

November 15 2008 at 10:51 pm

Top Ways to Have a Cat-Safe Thanksgiving

I hope by now most readers are aware of the potential hazards of feeding their cats scraps at the Thanksgiving Dinner table. Colder weather and the fall and winter holidays,...

November 15 2008 at 8:26 am

Cat Picture of the Week: Sophie

This is Sophie, our little "Bat-Cat." She is so nicknamed because she is part Oriental of some kind, and at about 3-4 months, she had huge ears and a pointy...

November 14 2008 at 8:46 pm

Got Fleas?

With Thanksgiving coming up quickly, people all over the country are doing last-minute house-cleaning so our homes will shine for our guests. Nothing can shut down a pleasant get-together quicker...

November 14 2008 at 7:41 am

Do You Think Like a Cat?

If you do, you might want to skip this game show, stylized as "Jeopardy for Cats." The Meow Mix folks sure wanted me to promote it for them. In fact,...

November 13 2008 at 10:46 pm

Are Cats Really Solitary Animals?

Some experts state emphatically that cats are independent, aloof, and only come around humans to satisfy their physical needs. If there is any empirical data to substantiate that belief, I...

November 13 2008 at 8:52 am

Poll for About.com Cats Readers

I am always interested in knowing what my readers prefer in the way of content featured on this blog and...

November 14 2008 at 2:51 pm

How To Keep Your Cat From Scratching Your Stuff

October 1 2008 at 8:46 pm

How To Help Your Cat Lose Weight

October 1 2008 at 8:41 pm

How To Keep Your Cat Off the Counters

September 4 2008 at 3:40 pm

How To Select a Name for Your Pet

September 3 2008 at 3:40 pm

How To Introduce Two Cats in Your Home

July 27 2008 at 7:21 pm

How To Make a Cat Door to the Basement

Creating your own cat door in an interior hollow-core basement stairway door is not such a difficult task, if you exercise patience and focus. You might want to enlist a helper for some of these steps, depending upon your level of strength and experience.

July 21 2008 at 1:04 am

How To Have a Cat-Friendly House

Making your house friendly for your cat involves the creation of safe spaces for the cat, the elimination of things which could be dangerous, and the addition of objects to make the environment more rich and interesting. If you have an indoor-only cat, it is extremely important to keep the cat entertained and engaged, and to make sure that the a...

July 14 2008 at 6:36 pm

How To Get a Cat to Stop Pooping in Potted Plants

July 12 2008 at 12:34 pm

How To Choose a Cat Sitter

Every cat owner knows how fussy cats can get when you need to leave them, even for a few days. Finding a cat sitter you and they feel comfortable with is crucial, and it can be the start of a long-term business relationship. Be aware that good pet sitters can be booked for months in advance, so try to think ahead when you know you have a major t...

July 10 2008 at 2:37 pm

How To Groom Your Cat

June 11 2008 at 7:28 pm

How To Make Sure Your Cat Uses the Litter Box

May 20 2008 at 6:44 pm

How To Prepare for a Pregnant Cat

March 3 2008 at 8:55 pm

How To Choose an Earth-Friendly Pet Toy

Loving our pets and caring about the earth go hand in hand. Luckily, pet-friendly toys are often earth-friendly. A toy containing environmentally friendly materials, made by a company dedicated to "greening" its production, is not a guarantee a pet toy will be healthy, but it is a step in the right direction. Here are 7 tips on choosing an ear...

February 22 2008 at 10:31 pm

How To Care for a Blind Cat

My cat, Boo, is blind. I don't believe he was blind from birth but he is now officially blind according to the vet. It takes a little while for you to realize that he can't see; you certainly can't tell right away by looking at him. I only started noticing because he would occasionally walk into a wall and had a hard time finding toys I threw. H...

February 22 2008 at 3:48 pm

How To Groom a Long-Haired Cat

Grooming your cat can be a chore to say the least. Grooming a long-haired cat can be an almost hair-raising experience. Be prepared for hair up your nose, in your eyes, and you might even end up with a little in your digestive tract. I will say that when you are finished and your cat has calmed down from being violated, you will both be happy ...

Cat HowTo's

May 22 2006 at 9:22 am

How To Identify and Treat Feline Worms

If you have a new kitten or see something odd in your cat's fecal matter, you may be wondering about worms. Worms are a parasitic organism that many cats get. The two most common kinds of worms are tapeworms and roundworms.

March 27 2007 at 8:10 pm

How To Clean Up Cat Urine

As any cat owner will tell you, cat urine has a particularly intolerable - not to mention resilient - odor. On top of that, cat urine can stain carpet and hardwood floor alike. There are many reasons why cats might urinate in improper places - stinky litter boxes, stress, age and illness being among the common reasons. You'll be able to clean...

June 2 2006 at 9:45 pm

How To Identify and Treat Feline Ear Mites

Ear mites are one of the most common causes of feline ear discomfort. But what exactly are ear mites? They are tiny parasites that live inside the ear canal of an infected animal; in the case of cats, the most likely organism is Otodectes cynotis. The mites live on the wax and other dirt inside a cat's ear.

May 16 2006 at 10:39 am

How To Identify and Treat Feline Parasites

Feline parasites are divided into two different types: those that live outside the body including fleas, mites, and ticks, and those who live inside the body and include tapeworms, heartworms, and ringworms.

No matter which type of parasite you're dealing with, they can be frustrating, painful for your cat, and difficult to get rid of. They can...

June 9 2006 at 6:32 pm

How To Identify and Treat Feline Constipation

Feline constipation is not uncommon, and while it is more often found in older cats, it can occur in cats of any age. Generally, a cat will have one or two bowel movements a day. A change in this pattern could indicate that the cat is suffering from feline constipation. Here's some information that can help you identify and treat this conditi...

January 3 2006 at 5:28 am

How To Clean Cat Vomit Off of Your Carpet

We all love and care for our cats despite their annoying penchant for vomiting on a regular basis. As with most things in modern society, spew removal is not as simple as one might first suspect. The results of my personal research indicate that there are three broad categories of spew that you, as a cat owner, ultimately will have to contend wi...

May 30 2006 at 9:02 am

How To Train Kittens

Spending some time to train your new kitten will be much easier than trying to undo bad habits in an older cat. But you may be wondering what the best way to train your kitten is.

April 27 2006 at 5:46 pm

How To Build Your Own Cat Furniture

Cat furniture can be great for your home, especially if you have multiple cats... unfortunately, many people don't buy it because of the cost associated with it. While it is wonderful to have a place for your cats to play, perch, and claw without worrying about them destroying some of your prized possessions, many people simply can't afford to ...

How to Have Fun With Your Human If You're a Bored Cat

Ok, from a cat's point of view....my humans are always "playing" with me and though I don't begrudge them..they feed me after all, and give me cool things to play with... I would like to give you a few tricks I do to "Play" ... Recent Article published on 11/18/2008 by soanyway

How to Choose an Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box

Recent years have brought many innovations to cat litter boxes. Some are simple, like wider, deeper boxes that are less messy. A more popular modern litter box is the automatic self-cleaning litter box. There are several different types, the most ... Recent Article published on 11/18/2008 by lydiabily

About Ragdoll Cats

The name "Ragdoll" suits these cats perfectly, because they go limp in the arms of the person who picks them up. People who prefer "talky" or very active cats probably won't be happy with a Ragdoll. But if you're looking for a companion cat that ... Recent Article published on 11/18/2008 by Debra Turner

About Feline Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a severe medical problem of your nervous system that can happen for a variety of reasons. In cats, neuropathy is often brought on by diabetes. It isn't fatal, but does need to be treated by a veterinarian. Feline ... Recent Article published on 11/17/2008 by Rena Sherwood

How to Tell If a Cat Has Been Neutered

Neutering of male cats is important for many reasons, not the least of which is to prevent more over population. It's estimated that millions of cats are needlessly euthanized every year in the US alone. Neutering also prevents the roaming ... Recent Article published on 11/17/2008 by *Janet Ford