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Cat Blogosphere
September 2 2010 at 12:01 am
Thursday Noos
The Second Auction for Elvira has just posted. Stop by, check out the fun items, and bid. 100% goes to Mistress Elvira, for her current and future ...
September 1 2010 at 12:01 am
Wednesday Noos
A Happy Birthday to Alfie, Baci, Brach Lee, Domino, Mommy Cat, Pearl, Roxy, Simone, Sweet Marie and Kurzon & Jadzia. It?s 3 Perf?s 12th birthday ce...
August 31 2010 at 12:01 am
Toosday Noos
Kaze, Latte & Chase lost gorgeous Jasmine today. She was 16 years old. ~Jans Funny Farm Emma Sue passed gently to the Bridge last night as she wa...
August 30 2010 at 12:01 am
Monday Noos
We have sad news. Homer and Scarlett have lost their sister, Vashti. She went over the Bridge on the weekend and all of her family could sure u...
August 29 2010 at 12:01 am
Sunday Noos
Breaking Noos: Mom just got home from the Emergency Vet with Sniffie. Sniffie fell from a shelf in our cage where we eat our stinky goodness. She...
August 26 2010 at 1:00 pm
? When they're scared go and comfort them! ?
There are 100 ways to love a cat. Mostly music-related comedy from Travis and Jonathan: In The Studio With Rick Rubin And Ray Stevens - Billy Bob T...
August 13 2010 at 1:35 pm
Tonight, I keel u.
Fur-ocious Pics From The Cat Fashion Parade
August 1 2010 at 12:42 am
It's still Saturday, don't look at me.
Cat, cat, cats on a treadmill. Cats vs. a treadmill. Dog, dog, dog on a treadmill. Ferret on a treadmill. Horse on a treadmill. More about horses o...
June 15 2010 at 5:40 pm
Devo kawaii desu!
KITTEHS AND CONEHATS!!! In order to celebrate "Something for Everybody", their first album in 20 years, Devo is streaming their new album live, rig...
April 30 2010 at 1:13 pm
"If you eat italian food in your mind you might go to Italy. So when cats eat...
Making of Friskies "Adventureland": The creative types behind the insane commercial explain themselves and the six month odyssey that led to the co...
April 15 2010 at 1:04 pm
i can haz apps
iggy [the cat] investigates an ipad. slyt. via helcat.
April 10 2010 at 1:12 pm
Beginner Cat Yodeling is a prerequisite for this course.
Happy Caturday! How about some Advanced Cat Yodeling? This video is a follow-up to the popular (previously discussed) Engineer's Guide to Cats.
March 31 2010 at 5:44 pm
Why should I and noble Lords trust the Executive to deal with mice when they ...
Earlier this month, there was an entertaining debate in the House of Lords about pest control in the Palace of Westminister, where the Lords meet. ...
March 31 2010 at 3:02 pm
Warning: if you read this you'll probably never be able to truly enjoy an ext...
Don't say "poor wittle jaw." It's probably BROKEN. The Shocking Truth About 'OMG Cat' theorizes that a lot of cute cat videos might actually be pai...
March 28 2010 at 9:50 am
The Cats' Portrait Gallery
The Cats' Portrait Gallery. Start at the ground floor and work your way up through twenty-five storeys of feline portraiture. The About page: "Effo...
March 9 2010 at 8:45 pm
Stray Cats in Tokyo
Stray Cats in Tokyo as seen by professional photographers. The group project moved from here, where there are lots more. More from the individual ...
March 9 2010 at 9:39 am
You want fries with dat?
Celebrity chef Beppe Bigazzi upset viewers and his host with his recipe for "cat casserole", and has been suspended from the program [Italian]. Inh...
February 18 2010 at 10:09 pm
Who's a top-ranking kitty? YOU ARE!
The 30 Most Important Cats of 2009
January 27 2010 at 5:08 pm
corroborating evidence: cats! cats! cats!
A compelling hypothesis: the internet is made of cats. This alternative history of the internet is brought to you by old but good rathergood. They...
November 27 2009 at 8:51 pm
Everyone's On LSD!
Autistics on LSD Elephants on LSD British Troops on LSD Spiders on LSD Cats on LSD Argentinians on LSD Childhood Schizophrenics on LSD
August 26 2010 at 1:00 pm
? When they're scared go and comfort them! ?
There are 100 ways to love a cat. Mostly music-related comedy from Travis and Jonathan: In The Studio With Rick Rubin And Ray Stevens - Billy Bob T...
August 24 2010 at 2:11 pm
YouTube Cat Lady has been identified.
This past Saturday evening a woman dumped a rescue cat into a garbage bin on the side of a residential street in Coventry, U.K. Fifteen hours later...
August 19 2010 at 9:04 pm
The Official Simon's Cat Website.
Now get all your Simon's Cat needs fulfilled in one handy website. There's a new film (yay!) that would make Maru weep with envy, plus various down...
July 31 2010 at 3:30 pm
NOM NOM *MEEEEEW* NOM
Man, Some Kittens Just Love Broccoli. But is it good for them? [MLYTP] via Think_Long
June 25 2010 at 9:28 am
I'm not going to put brown feet on a black cat
Bionic feet for amputee cat Noel Fitzpatrick, AKA The Bionic Vet, gives new mobility to Oscar the Cat, who lost his hind feet in a combine harvester.
May 17 2010 at 3:15 pm
Alien Sex Fiend
In the tiny lifeboat, she and the alien fuck endlessly, relentlessly. - Kij Johnson's Spar, the winning short story of this years Nebula award. Aud...
May 9 2010 at 12:37 am
I'll take care of them.
Here kitties kitties. I wonder what happens when one is unhappy and the other is content.
April 16 2010 at 8:52 am
The cat invasion of chatroulette was inevitable
Cat Roulette Single Link, Multi-Youtube. No requirement to be a cat yourself, or to own a cat.
April 15 2010 at 1:04 pm
i can haz apps
iggy [the cat] investigates an ipad. slyt. via helcat.
April 12 2010 at 12:59 pm
It can be Caturday today?
Theory: If someone posts a video that has any behaviour even remotely unusual it will become viral, remixed, twisted and parodied to the point of ...
Living with Cats
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Cat talk on Twitter
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November 17 2008 at 2:22 pm
Overheard in NY - The Kitten Makes It Look So Fun in That "Hang in There, Bab...
November 17 2008 at 2:04 pm
Kitten Lounge: Mingling Mondays: Food Network?s Sandra Lee?s Tips for a Thoug...
November 17 2008 at 2:00 pm
@streko I guess I could rename my kitten, she hasn't really gotten used to he...
November 17 2008 at 1:59 pm
As I sat sadly by her side/ At the window, through the glass/ She stroked a k...
November 17 2008 at 1:58 pm
@EvilTwinCSI I'll name my next kitten Kratos, then.
November 17 2008 at 1:57 pm
Anyone want a kitten? 3 months old, goes by the name of Little Shit, not litt...
November 17 2008 at 1:54 pm
... if my kitten keeps me up until 7 in the morning one more time...
November 17 2008 at 1:43 pm
Fixing my sister's computer in Monroe. All is quiet in the empty house excep...
November 17 2008 at 1:43 pm
@Coisy http://twitpic.com/mbl0 - The cats name is Upchuck? Eww...get that big...
November 17 2008 at 1:40 pm
"I am not a pretty girl. I am not a maiden fair. I am not a kitten stuck in a...
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November 17 2008 at 2:24 pm
@mja Thanks! I am sorry to hear about your cat though. It's fine to know rati...
November 17 2008 at 2:24 pm
cheshire cat earrings added today: http://tinyurl.com/6q7bn2
November 17 2008 at 2:23 pm
I'm behind a cat that had a scrolling led licence plate holder. It's kinda di...
November 17 2008 at 2:23 pm
140 characters, sometimes ain't enough -- there was the Muffet, Data had a ca...
November 17 2008 at 2:22 pm
Back at work and in class today. Brain not working. I would like to go home, ...
November 17 2008 at 2:22 pm
Stray gray cat, a-sittin' in my yard, a-lookin' at me [Ed. Note: this was an ...
November 17 2008 at 2:21 pm
It's been a year today since I became a crazy cat person. I loves him SO much!!!
November 17 2008 at 2:20 pm
My cat unplugged my phone in the middle of the night. Thanks, buddy!
November 17 2008 at 2:19 pm
@bikehugger BSG (new) had a resistance dog and lawyer's cat; In TNG, Data had...
November 17 2008 at 2:19 pm
@elahKBS This is a heinous backlog of musty stuff from closets all dusty and ...
Cat Stories
September 2 2010 at 6:35 pm
Cook County TNR Ordinance: An introduction to what TNR is and why it produces...
TNR, or trap-neuter-return, is the only humane and non-lethal way to control and reduce feral-neighborhood cat populations, and has proven to likewise be the only effective method in accomplishing that goal.
September 2 2010 at 2:25 pm
Potty training system for cats, eliminate litter boxes
The line for the family bathroom just got four paws longer as cats are training to use the toilet with the help of Litter Kwitter, a unique 3-step toilet training system for cats.
September 1 2010 at 8:41 pm
Is There a Los Angeles Cat License Law?
Angelenos love their domestic cats, but with the State of California in fiscal upheaval and municipalities scrambling for new revenue streams, animal license fees have become an attractive solution.
September 1 2010 at 4:27 pm
AVMA Collections: Feral Cats
Populations of unowned free-roaming cats exist throughout the world. The number of unowned free-roaming cats in the United States is unknown, but is suspected to rival that of pet cats and to contribute substantially to cat overpopulation.
September 1 2010 at 1:03 am
Cat Clinic: City In Throes Of Feline Frenzy
Cincinnati is in the throes of a feline frenzy, according to animal rescue volunteers.
August 31 2010 at 11:34 am
Calico Cat Breeds
Cat lovers are often inquisitive about calico cat breeds, but, the fact is that these domestic cats are not a specific breed.
August 30 2010 at 5:45 pm
The Mason House Inn in Bentonsport has a n
The Mason House Inn in Bentonsport has a new strain of cats. Chuck and Joy Hanson, owners of the Mason House Inn, are calling them “Bob Kits.” There's a den of Bobcats near the campground on the edge of Bentonsport.
August 30 2010 at 12:35 pm
Cat is a victim in Seffner arson
Police say a pet cat is the victim of an arson in Seffner. K-9 with the State Fire Marshall's Office assisted in the investigation and was able to confirm an accelerant was used to start the fire.
August 29 2010 at 3:42 pm
Homemade kibbles are cat's meow
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there are more than 72 million pet dogs and close to 82 million pet cats in the United States.
August 29 2010 at 5:12 am
How well does the Groomer's Best cat slicker brush by Hartz work?
Grooming your pet cat is critical for the health of his skin and coat.A A cat's fur can get tangled or matted if it is not cared for.A Most matted cats coming to the Nebraska Humane Society had owners who thought their cats would take care of themselves.A Longer-haired breeds of cat need to be combed as well as brushed to keep mats at bay .A Man...
August 29 2010 at 1:08 am
How Cats Work
Montgomery, Joy H.. "How Cats Work" 24 August 2010. HowStuffWorks.com. 28 August 2010.
August 28 2010 at 12:50 am
Rabid domestic cat serves as reminder
August 27, 2010 10:09 p.m. Where to get rabies shots Rabies and Wellness Clinic What : Rabies shot, feline and canine vaccines, kennel cough vaccine, flea and tick treatments, deworming medicine, nail trimming Where: Tailwaggers, 2376 Murphy Blvd., Gainesville When: 8:30 a.m. to noon today Cost : $10 per shot, $20 for microchip service, $5 for n...
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Cat Health
November 26 2008 at 6:54 pm
I have an 8 week old kitten that I have noticed has diarrhea for 3 days now...
I have an 8 week old kitten that I have noticed has diarrhea for 3 days now. I don't know if it's the change in food or maybe something more serious?
November 26 2008 at 6:55 pm
He has a bb size hole in upper right shoulder, smells bad and foul. What ca...
He has a bb size hole in upper right shoulder, smells bad and foul. What can we do for it?
November 26 2008 at 6:56 pm
My cat is approx.11 years old. What is the difference between Purina ONE Vi...
My cat is approx.11 years old. What is the difference between Purina ONE Vibrant Maturity 7+ Senior Formula and the Indoor Advantage for Adult Cat ...
November 26 2008 at 6:57 pm
My Mancoon/Asian Leopard mix male kitten is 6 months old and just started h...
My Mancoon/Asian Leopard mix male kitten is 6 months old and just started having problems moving his hind legs, walking only 2 to 3 steps then stop...
November 25 2008 at 7:03 pm
What is the best Purina cat food to promote healthy elimination? My cat's ...
What is the best Purina cat food to promote healthy elimination? My cat's feces are dry, she's 10 years old. Also, her sister has stopped groomin...
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September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
Cat Age Conversion Chart
A handy chart for converting your cat's age to human years.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
Life Expectancy of Cats
How long is the common cat supposed to live? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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...
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
Convert Cat's Age to Human ...
How to determine your cat's age in human years, including an attached conversion chart.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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...
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
Signs of Pregnancy
If a cat was in heat and had access to a tom cat (unneutered male), the likelihood that she is pregnant is very strong. Learn to recognize the physical and behavioral signs a cat is pregnant.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:19 am
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.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Cats Have Souls
Do animals have souls? Those of us who have lost cats or other pets to death have for years found comfort in the concept of the Rainbow Bridge, and we believe we will be reunited with our animals in the hereafter. Some religious clergy take issue with this concept, teaching that only humans have souls. For those of my readers who have lost belov...
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
The Feline-Human Bond of Love
Love is the binding ingredient between cats and humans, from the ancient days, when Egyptians considered cats as gods, to the present time, when many humans have only a cat as companion and soulmate, and others view their cats as their 'children'.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Hair Loss in Cats
Hair loss, aka 'Alopecia' is a common problem for cats. Hair loss in cats can stem from many causes, causing it to be sometimes difficult to diagnose and treat. This article by PetMD.com for About.com details the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of hair loss in cats.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Cat Walking Jacket
The Cat Walking Jacket is a boon for people who want their cats to have safe outdoors experiences. Your guide field-tested the Walking jacket on her GuideCats, Jaspurr and Joey. Read the results here.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Prepare Cats for Disaster
How to prepare for your cats' safety and survival in the case of a disaster.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Declawing U.S. Laws
A reader from the U.K. asks a number of questions about declawing in the USA. FAQ from About.com
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Cats Nutritional Requirements
Your Cat's Nutritional Requirements: The Basics, guest article by author Kymythy Schultze, CN for About.com Cats.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Cat Breeds Picture Gallery: Sasha, Manx Cat
September is a month of variety in both climate and activities. It is still warm enough for summer activities, while cooler evenings bring a hint of fall. It is a perfect month from celebrating a variety of cat breeds, and we dedicate the September Cats Picture Calendar to photos of a number of pedigreed cats of several breeds.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
2010 Cat Picture of the Week: Big Bad Baby Twinkle
For several years now, About.com Cats has featured a Cat Picture of the Week, and this year is no exception. Photos are chosen from submittals to any of the *other* picture galleries on this site (most often from the featured gallery of the month). My criteria is the quality of the photo, and the care in presenting the "story" behind the cat.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Burmese
Snapshot information about the Burmese cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits. You can also share your stories and photos about Life With a Burmese Cat on this site.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Cats Picture Album Index
Some cat lovers' idea of great content is pictures of cats, cute kitten pictures, kitty photo albums, or picture galleries of cats. These pages are an eyefeast of exactly that: Just one kitty picture after another, including breed picture galleries, cat pictures sorted by color, kitten photos, and much more.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Ragdoll Cats Picture Gallery: Baby
Ragdolls are said to have been named for their proclivity to relax entirely when held. The Ragdoll adores its humans and would generally prefer to be wherever you are. Don't be surprised to have a Ragdoll shadow as you go from room to room, talking to you in her sweet musical voice. I hope you'll enjoy this photo gallery of lovely Ragdoll cats, ...
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Keeping Cats Safe
Taking care of our cats is similar to caring for our human kids. Although cats physically age quicker than human children, they have the same lack of innate understanding that some things are harmful for them. Please don't allow your cat to become a statistic to carelessness. Instead, follow these guidelines for keeping your cats safe.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Cat Aggression: Cat Fight After Vet Visit
Understand why cat aggression and cat fights happen after a vet visit with this cat aggression article. Learn how to stop cat aggression cat fights after vet visits.
September 2 2010 at 6:02 am
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Bindi
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this pictu...
September 2 2010 at 11:41 am
Action Alert: CA AB 2743 on Gov. Schwarznegger's Desk
CA AB2743 would prohibit California landlord from requiring declawing of cats or debarking of dogs by tenants, as a condition of occupancy. The bill would also require the payment of $2,500 per animal to tenants who have declawed or devocalized pets in violation of the ordinance.
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September 2 2010 at 5:39 am
Did You Get Your Cats Newsletter Today?
Thursday is the day for my regular weekly newsletters. Today's edition is "Spotlights Readers' Stories," and another feature by Amy Shojai, CABC and I hope you enjoyed it. (Another Special newsletter is sent out each Sunday)
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September 1 2010 at 11:59 am
Wordless Wednesday: A Lick and a Promise
"This photo is of Miss Kitty (estimated age 1 year), and her 6 week old kitten, Zoe. Miss Kitty was a pregnant stray cat who had her three kittens inside the ductwork of a central heating/cooling unit under a duplex apartment. The tenants didn't want to care for them, so I took the four of them into my home." I agree that the look on Zoe's face ...
September 1 2010 at 11:31 am
Cutest Kitten Contest Winner: Duffy
The Cutest Kitten Contest for 2010 has drawn to an end, and it is my great pleasure to announce the winners. Duffy, pictured here, came in first in a landslide vote. MPnyc adopted Duffy from a rescue shelter, and he was 10 months old at the time of his entry. See Duffy's full-sized Photo and Story.
Photo Credit: © MPnyc
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August 31 2010 at 7:59 pm
Cutest Kitten Contest Finalists Vote is CLOSED
The Cutest Kitten Contest Polls are CLOSED effective 8/31/10 at midnight E.T. The votes have been tallied and any votes cast after this time will not be valid. The winners will be announced sometime early Wednesday morning. Original post:
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August 31 2010 at 11:19 am
Last Day to Vote for the Cutest Kitten
The polls close at midnight ET tonight, so if you haven't voted already, this is your last chance to vote for your favorite. The nine contestants are shown here in alphabetical order. Please click on each kitten's link to read his or her full story. After you have viewed them all, please go to this page to place your vote.
August 31 2010 at 8:37 am
Senior Cats to be Honored in September
The Cat Pictures of the Month for September 2009 were a sort of hodgepodge of photos from different galleries. However, since this year (and going forward) the Cats of the Week are coming from Show & Tell stories, and because September is Senior Cat Health Month, I've decided to select September cats from the Joy of Senior Cats S&T Gallery. If y...
August 30 2010 at 11:07 pm
Possible Substitute for Catpaper?
Updated 8-31-10
Since this blog was first posted in 2009, sadly, the company that made Catpaper went out of business. The reason given me some time ago was that with the poor economy, their *trusted* suppliers had all gone out of business, and they wouldn't settle for second-best. Since then, fans of Catpaper have clamored to find a substitution...
August 30 2010 at 9:36 am
Limited Recall of Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care Cat Food
From an FDA Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - August 29, 2010 - CINCINNATI -- Procter & Gamble (P&G) is voluntarily recalling a small number of bags of its Iams Proactive Health Indoor Weight & Hairball Care dry cat food which may have been sold recently in one or two stores in Loveland, Colorado. . .learn more
Photo Credit: © FDA Press Rel...
August 29 2010 at 6:24 pm
Readers' Story of the Day: My Ageless Suzy
Suzy is an exquisitely beautiful longhair tuxedo cat. You'd never believe that she turned 22 in July of this year. About.com Guest Barbara describes her relationship with Suzy:
"She has been a wonderful companion and moved with me many times, both across the state of Florida and the longest move was from Sarasota, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia - a ...
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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, and the symptoms of worms in cats usually is seeing tapeworm segmants in the fecal material.
The first step you must tak...
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 floors alike. There are many reasons why cats might urinate in improper places - stinky litter boxes, stress, age and illness being among the common reasons. To keep your cat from u...
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. Of course, to keep your kitty in grea...
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. This article covers some information that can help you identify and treat...
May 16 2006 at 10:39 am
Identify and Treat Cat Parasites: Fleas, Worms, Ticks and More
Feline parasites are divided into two different types: those that live outside the body including cat fleas, mites, and ticks, and those who live inside the body and include cat worms such as tapeworms, heartworms, and ringworms.
No matter which type of parasite you're dealing with, they can be frustrating, painful for your cat, and difficult t...
January 3 2006 at 5:28 am
Cleaning Cat Vomit off Carpets: Carpet Cleaning Tips
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 cat vomit and spew that you, as a cat owner, ultimately will have...
April 27 2006 at 5:46 pm
Make Cat Tree Furniture: Towers, Scratching Posts and Cat Beds
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 ...
May 30 2006 at 9:02 am
Kitten Training and Information for Baby Kittens and Pet Cats
There are few things as adorable as baby kittens. Spending some time learning how to train kittens will be much easier than trying to undo bad habits in older cats. There are several things to consider when learning about kitten development. This article provides you with basic information to help your new "baby" adjust to its new home. As your...
EpiCor & Allergies to Cats
According to WebMD.com, cat allergies affect about 10 percent of the population. Some people choose to make visits to homes with cats before deciding to acquire one themselves, as cat allergies do not always instantly manifest. Medications such... Recent Article published on 9/1/2010 by Jesse Broadt
Feline Health and Constipation
Like humans, cats can suffer from occasional constipation without having serious health issues. Signs of cat constipation include straining when passing feces, passing small amounts and/or passing dry, hard feces. Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Heather King
Genetic Diseases in Cats
Genetic diseases in cats are acquired through heredity. Genetic diseases can skip generations and afflict future members of the same family in cats. According to Vet Info, purebred cats are more likely to suffer from genetic disorders than cats... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by China Zmuida
Brain Food for Cats
Cats require proper nutrition for healthy brain development just as humans do. Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats that are essential to feline health; they keep cholesterol levels low, promote silky, shiny coats, and play an important... Recent Article published on 8/31/2010 by Rebecca Scarlett
How to Create a Missing Cat Poster
It can feel devastating when a pet, such as a cat, becomes lost or accidentally wanders away. Although people find lost cats and take them to shelters, lost animals are often simply kept by people who consider them strays. In order to notify as... Recent Article published on 8/25/2010 by Kelly Sundstrom
Will Microwaving Cat Food Destroy Vitamins?
Some cats prefer their food warm or at least room temperature. Microwaving cat food, especially leftover refrigerated canned cat food, may tempt the cat's appetite. Microwaving cat food will not remove the food's vitamins or other nutrients. Recent Article published on 8/23/2010 by Rena Sherwood
How Many Calories Should an Adult Cat Consume in a Day?
Recent Article published on 8/21/2010 by ThomasUrbauer
Home Remedies for Cat Baldness
Pet owners know that shedding is a fact of life with cats. But if that shedding has suddenly accelerated and your cat has bald spots, it is time for concern. There can be many causes for a cat's hair loss, including flea bites, stress and... Recent Article published on 8/20/2010 by Kimberley Elliot
