Franny's Cats Blog June 2004 Archive

Pawbreakers is such a simple and logical concept for combining a catnip treat with play that one wonders why it wasn't discovered long ago. It truly merits its name, "The ... Read More

Unless you're one of us who considers cat hair to be a decorative accessory, you've wrestled with the problem of cat hair on upholstered furniture (which, of course, transfers itself ... Read More

Cat Attract is a good litter. My cats have used it regularly during our trial period, and I found its scoopability superior to our "regular" brand. It sounds like an ... Read More

"Edison came from an adoption agency. He is extremely curious and never seems to run out of energy. His favorite place to sleep is under my desk at my feet ... Read More

Here's a brand new photo quiz to help you test your knowledge of cats. As an example, how much do you know about this breed? Original Photo QuizPurrsonality Quizzes

Paws of Endearment is a wonderful way of preserving your pet's most memorable traits in an attractive three-dimensional plaque, and also makes a welcome gift for other pet owners. We ... Read More

Nothing is quite so alarming as hearing the "hack-hack-hack" of a cat trying to cough up a hairball. And almost nothing is as disgusting as seeing one on the floor, ... Read More

Shades of "seven degrees!" The Infinite Cat Project - Cats watching cats watching cats. Hey! It's a concept! Nothing is more fascinating as watching a cat watch a computer ... Read More

What happens when you hold an elegant dinner party and the guests of honor fail to show up? That's what happened when I taste-tested this new gourmet food on my ... Read More

The decision to adopt your first cat is a monumental one, both for you and for your new fuzzface, which I hope will be a family member for life. Whether ... Read More

We were able to "spring" Bubba one day earlier than anticipated, and he is very happy to be home with his family, as are we. There's no special home care, ... Read More

Do cats sometimes know things we humans cannot know? Are they sometimes, for some unknown cosmic reason, given the ability to foresee future events? This true story, recounted by ... Read More

"Rufus should have been named "Rapscallion" because he is such a character. He loves to climb trees, no matter how tall, and tease us to come and get him down ... Read More

Cat lovers often face a quandry when they also love their nice furniture and thick, lush carpeting. No one wants to live with sofa arms and drapes shredded and tattered, ... Read More

The Abyssinian is described as lively, curious and tireless, and with patience and affection, will bond to its human companion for life. Lithe and lovely with its glorious color and ... Read More

Why does my kitten paw the floor after eating? After my kitten eats or drinks, he paws the floor as if he is digging or burying something. Since I have ... Read More

Cats are basically pretty well-behaved critters, and rarely "act out" unless there is a problem. For example, a cat will not urinate on your bed because he is "mad" at ... Read More

It has been almost 18 months since Bubba was first diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, and during that time he has been treated with Tapazole (methimazole), 5 mg once a day. ... Read More

Being a responsible owner of a cat carries with it certain financial obligations. If you are not in a position, or are not willing to meet these costs by sacrificing ... Read More