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Benefits of Owning a Cat Tree
The benefits of a cat tree are far reaching. Cats, despite their sleepy disposition, have a lot of energy and can use upwards of 30 minutes of play a day. Engaging them is crucial and often frustrating as they reject or get bored of one store bought toy after another.
Dry Food Versus Canned - Your Cat's Health Is In The Balance
If you feed your kitty dry food, you may be setting him up for feline diabetes and urinary tract problems.Your furry friend is an "obligate carnivore," which means that he needs to be getting his protein requirements from a meat-based diet, not a grain-based one.His body is not built to di
2009 Tortoiseshell Cats Picture Gallery: Ivy
Tortoiseshell cats are cloaked in the color of falling leaves in November with their interwoven patterns of red, gold, and black. "Torties" are like potato chips; once you've enjoyed one, you'll want more. Feast your eyes on this parade of lovely tortoiseshell cats pictures, then
Signs & Symptoms of a Bladder Infection in a Cat
The bladder is part of the urinary tract, which also includes the kidneys, urethra and the ureters. In cats, a bladder infection may also be called feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). This is an overall term for a variety of conditions affecting the bladder, including crystals in the urine,
Why Does My Cat Bite Me First Then Lick Me?
Does your cat have the curious habit of biting you first and then a few seconds later start licking you? If the answer is YES and this puzzles you read on to find out why! You'll be pleasantly surprised.
Is Your Precious Cat Going Deaf? Overcome the Fear
Some cats can lose their hearing as they get older, but sudden loss of hearing often is the result of illness or injury and may be temporary or permanent. If the loss is gradual, you may not notice right away, since your cat has adapted to his or her well-known environment. There are ways to test yo
How to Build Your Own Cat Tree with a Real Tree
Anyone who has ever owned a cat has probably noticed that cats gravitate to high points when they can. Cats seem to instinctively feel safer when they're high up and many seem to like the cat trees that are becoming common in many homes with cats. Most cat owners buy cat trees at pet stores or in ho
Neutering Stray Animals
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that tens of millions of feral cats live in the United States. The society names trap-neuter-return--the process of trapping, altering, vaccinating and returning a cat to its habitat--as the only management method for the stray
Healthy Tips For Happy Cats
There are two basic types of people in this world, cat people and dog people. Although there are some individuals who tend to cross the line in this regard, everybody has a favorite. For those of us that love our felines, there are a number of different things that we can do in order to make sure th
Healing a Urinary Tract Infection With a Cat With Recurring Problems
Your pet has been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection. With a cat who is prone to urinary issues, you want to be careful about a number of things, so you can prevent the infection from coming back. In this article, you'll learn how you can treat and eliminate infection, so your cat no long
How to Clean Cat Vomit
For many cat owners, cleaning up cat vomit is a part of having a cat. Cats usually vomit up hairballs, but they can also vomit up food recently eaten. Some cats vomit because of motion sickness or an illness. A cat may vomit on any surface, but it is usually fabric like carpet and rugs that provide
Playful Kitties
We all know that cats love chasing after and catching mice. This is well known but it is not everything you need to know when actually caring for a cat. Like any other pet that you look after, knowing a little about a cat's state of mind and its likes and dislikes are an advantage when it comes
Rescued Cats Picture Gallery - Momma Kitty
Cat rescue not only involves organized groups, but also those generous individuals who rescue abandoned, injured, or abused cats and personally adopt them into their own homes. These pictures depict cats whose lives have changed completely in their new forever homes. This page features Momma Kitty.
Feline Eye Infection
One problem that many cat owners have to deal with is a feline or cat eye infection.This is a problem that can be caused by different factors, such as viruses, bacteria, or fungus.Learning to identify an infection early is vital to stop your cat from suffering.
Animal Angels
One summer day while talking with a neighbor, whom I affectionately call "Sister Mary," suddenly an adorable brown bunny emerged out of no where, and hopped very close to where we were standing outside. What was so unusual about the bunny's sudden emergence was the fact that it linger
What Ingredients Are Needed for Homemade Adult Cat Food?
Making your own homemade adult cat food is a nutritious alternative to canned, processed, commercial cat foods. If you decide to make your own cat food, use only high-quality ingredients, especially if the cat food you make will be your cat's only or primary source of food. While many variations are
Training A Cat - Leave The Lid Up Please!
While cats are capable of taking care of themselves, there are times you may want to consider training a cat. For instance, getting your kitty to use the toilet and getting rid of the litter box would be well worth the effort.
Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Periwinkle
Is your cat the cutest cat in the world? About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. Please read the rules carefully, then submit your Cutest Cat photo by following these Guidelines. Check out Cutest Cat Contestant Periwinkle