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Domestic Cats Picture Gallery: Rowland and Macavity
While many cat breeds are popular among their aficionados, my favorite "breed," and that of many of my readers, is the so-called domestic cat, also known affectionately as moggie, alley-cat, or what is called in cat shows that include them, "household pet." My readers responded e
Specialty Pet Products and the Outdoor Cat
Should I let my cat outside? Does this make me an irresponsible cat owner? Depending on environment and the personality of your cat, the outdoor option may be perfectly acceptable for your feline friend.
Teaching Your Cat To Behave Properly
Almost all households love to have cats to cuddle although at times they can cause your ornaments to be broken, scratches in the furniture and ruined clothes especially stockings. These are only some of their misbehavior that should not be tolerated. Therefore, giving them adequate and appropriate t
Feline Kidney Tumor
Kidney tumors in cats are rare, but they can lead to serious health complications and even death. Most cats diagnosed with kidney tumors and cancer are older pets, according to the Long Beach Animal Hospital, though tumors can occur at any age. Most cats that develop kidney tumors are also positive
How to Make a Cat a Good Mouser
A cat has natural hunter instincts that it can use to keep your house mouse-free. You can train a young kitten in the skills that it will need to hunt mice, and help it develop the speed and skill it needs to catch mice in your home. Untrained cats can tend to lose their mouser abilities, or grow la
Remedies for Removing Cat Urine Stains From Fabric
Urine stains pose a particular problem for cat guardians. If the cycle of inappropriate elimination isn't broken quickly, a cat will continue to eliminate in the same place, be it on your favorite chair or in a basket of dirty clothing. Once your cat urinates or "marks" outside of the litter box, it
A Guide for Treating UTI in Cats
There is an important question that you must ask yourself; why is my cat having urinary tract infections? It is even more important to ask this question if your cat is having repeated urinary tract infections or cystitis, especially after a round of antibiotics.
How to Do Cat Grooming and Cat Nail Trimming Safely Like the Experts
The length of your cat's hair will determine how often you need to groom him. Long haired breeds (such as Maine Coon, Persian and Ragdoll) tend to shed more, so they require daily grooming. Their long hair can become tangled, knotted, or matted if left ungroomed.
How to Stop a Cat From Urinating on an Owner's Clothes
Cat urine has a very strong and distinct smell that is hard to remove. When a cat begins urinating outside of her litter box, she may be trying to communicate with you. Stress and illness are common reasons cats sometimes choose alternate places to relieve themselves. It could be on a bed, a fluffy
Three Reasons Why PETCO Cat Food Sells
If you are a lover of pets like me, you probably have a cat with you. And when you first enquired about where to get the best cat food, I am pretty sure that a lot of people advised you to go with PETCO cat food. Well, if this is what happened to you, then you probably asked yourself a lot of questi
2009 Black Cat Picture Gallery: Floyd
Black cats have traditionally been associated with Halloween, so we honor black cats with photos during October. Of course, aficionados of these Parlor Panthers adore black cats year-round. If you haven't yet had your fill of black cat photos, feast your eyes on the previous galleries.
Understanding Cat Food - A List of Foods You Should Never Feed To Your Cat
If you own a cat then you may have a basic understanding of the types of food you should and should not offer. Yet vets are seeing an increasing number of overweight cats in their surgeries and feline obesity is on the rise. Owners are either oblivious to the amounts of food they should be offering
Please help me help my scaredy-cat!
Clover is a typical 'scaredy-cat' in that she is fearful about vet visits. She also was taken from her mother at 5 weeks of age and learned to socialize with only one human. Find out how to help fearful cats with this FAQ from About Cats.
Fatty Acid Supplements for Cats
Learn more about how fatty acid supplements can help improve the health and overall well being of your cat. Fish oil for cats is one of the best ways to supplement fatty acids into your cats diet.
How to Catch a Kitten Without a Cage
Whether it's the offspring of a feral cat or a pet that wandered away from home, it's a good idea to protect a kitten from predators by catching it. But, young felines are not always easy to wrangle, and they can quickly run away to safe hiding places when approached. Many trappers use cages to capt
About Untreated Feline Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious illness that could have life-threatening consequences for your cat. If left undiagnosed, the disease could cause permanent damage to your cat's body and will lead to much pain and suffering for the animal. The condition leaves the cat unable to regulate its own blood sugar. See
How to Keep Black Furniture Looking Dust-Free
Dust is composed of many things, including dander, hair, fur, pollen and fabrics, to name a few. If you have black furniture, you know it's unforgiving when it comes to dust; it shows it all, even just the slightest layer. Fortunately, with a thorough housecleaning and a few effective cleaning habit
Lysine for Feline Herpes
Cats suffering from bouts of sneezing, watery eyes and nasal discharge might have Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, or FVR. The herpes virus causes the contagious condition, more commonly known as the cat flu, cat herpes or feline herpes-1. Treatments of oral l-lysine ease the pet's respiratory discomfo
Choosing The Right Cat or Kitten For You
What's better to have, a kitten or a cat?Did you know, that there are many reasons to choose either one?Here are some facts to help you decide.