Franny's Cats Blog February 2005 Archive

Feline disease profile on feline diabetes, a disease that strikes many cats, but one that can be managed through diet and medication. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and ... Read More

"My two cats drive me absolutely crazy at night scratching the bed and walls to get me up."Is there help for this reader to get some sleep? You bet.

Guest writer and published author, Kari Winters, writes: Letting go of your feline companion is never easy. Often just the thought of it brings panic. Unfortunately, though, your cat will probably ... Read More

Kittens are not just miniature cats. Kittens' growth and development need extra protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to get the right start in life. The extra protein is needed for ... Read More

Of all the email I receive, some of the most heartbreaking are those from people who are forced to give up their cats because of housing problems. Federal law will ... Read More

Cats have an inimitable way of bringing out the humor in cat lovers, by making us laugh at their antics, and by the way they can make us look foolish ... Read More

Our bonding with cats exhibits itself in many ways, and one of the most prevalant is in satisfying our creativity by drawing, painting, doing needlework, quilting, cross-stitching; all with cat-themes. ... Read More

"I adopted Layne on Nov. 13, 2004 from the local Humane Society. I had recently lost my dear cat (Ariel) whom I had adopted many years before and decided I ... Read More

"Being a first time cat owner, I have a question: Why does my cat lick me? Is it for salt or whatever taste is on my hands or is a ... Read More

In order to survive, there are certain minimum things a cat needs, such as good food, water, a litter box, scratching post, and a place to sleep. Oh yes, and ... Read More

Nine week free subscription delivers a link to a different quiz every week, along with assorted related links. If you love quizzes and cats, this will give you an ... Read More

Thanks to Cats Forum member Susannah (suayres1) for the following tips for cat hair removal from upholstered furniture: Bed Bath & Beyond sells pet-hair brushes (they're funny looking, made of ... Read More

Consider the number of cat lovers you know who refer to their cats as "my baby," or "my children." These are not mere words, you know; we really do consider ... Read More

A reader asks: Most cat experts recommend premium brands that avoid things like by-products and chicken meal, etc. However, I was thinking about how feral cats eat a whole rodent, ... Read More

If you've followed my articles on Tips for Choosing Cat Foods and Understanding Cat Food Labels, you may have come to the conclusion that there is no perfect commercial food ... Read More

I discovered one of my cats had fleas when I took him to the groomer last week. We have them both shaved during the summer because they get hot and ... Read More

The American Curl occurred as a happy mutation in a foundling. Its ears curl upward and backward as opposed to the Scottish Fold's which fold forward and downward. The Curl ... Read More

For several years, the last Tuesday in February has been designated by the Doris Day Animal League as "Spay Day U.S.A," and today is the day! February has also ... Read More

Today marks the third birthday of Jaspurr and Joey, feline siblings who have been the GuideCats for this site for almost three years. They have grown from fuzzy, adorable kittens ... Read More

Cats can compensate for early degrees of hearing loss, so sometimes their human companions are unaware of the problem until complete deafness occurs. Sharp eyes may spot symptoms, both early ... Read More

This featured guest story was written by Debbie Lewis, a dedicated animal advocate, and illustrated by Jay Corrales, a college student studying graphics arts. It is the story ... Read More

There are a number of important considerations to think about before rushing to a pet store to buy a cat, including whether you should really get a cat at a ... Read More

Do you have two neutered cats who seem to be engaged in a battle of territorial marking with urine? Although many people assume that urine marking is only done ... Read More

I've noticed that in extreme weather conditions, whether it be very hot or very cold outside, ants tend to come inside. We've had a few forays by scouts recently, ... Read More

" This list serves as a daily reminder of the important things in life: things we can learn from our cats. My list starts with "Love Should be Unconditional," ... Read More

My friend's cat is sick with kidney problems and she has been doing some research on causes of kidney problems in cats. She came across this article that is very ... Read More

The American Bobtail originated about 40 years ago with found cats having a natural bobtail. It is a powerful looking cat, strong and robust, as befitting its heritage.This stunning example ... Read More

I'd like to celebrate Valentine's Day with my readers as I do every year, by sharing the story of The Man Behind the Cats When we were about 18 and ... Read More

"I have looked all over and haven't been able to find a flea and tick shampoo that isn't harsh and might hurt kittens. I have two, ages eight and nine ... Read More

The Dyson's strongest feature - it's inimitable Dyson Root8Cyclone suction - contributed to its most annoying downside, during my testing of this product. When using the wand tool, the suction ... Read More

It's should not be surprising when a cat owner suddenly finds her kitten in heat, especially when it is still unspayed at 10 months. This FAQ serves as a reminder that ... Read More

An original story about cats, far-fetched, perhaps, but purposely intended to provoke thought about the possibility of a future without cats, which could come, strangely enough, because of the failure ... Read More

For time immemorial, we have read stories about cats lapping milk from a saucer, or seen pictures and drawings depicting cats drinking milk. More recently, however, it seems that ... Read More

Men who love cats are very special people and deserve the best when gift-giving occasions arise. These are my favorite choices for cat-related gifts for the very special cat men ... Read More

The American Shorthair cat is the epitome of the all-American cat; a very popular cat, both for showing and as a pet. Michelle Bernard, guest author of the featured article, ... Read More

Help! My Cats are depriving me of sleep!If you suffer from this common complaint, you'll want to read this FAQ. Additional suggested reading: Top 10 Ways to ... Read More

"February 3rd, 2005, is the one-year anniversary of the day that Orange arrived in Alaska and became the fourth Harr cat. I'll never forget the anticipation at the airport ... Read More

Like all the Guides at About.com, I'm a real person, and I welcome input from you. That's what we're all About, after all. Many readers think that each site is managed ... Read More

Only once in a lifetime, if someone is so fortunate, he or she will find another person who significantly impacts her life. Such was the case with the man behind ... Read More

Every so often (as happened this week), I get a rash of forwarded emails from people who have just discovered the Bonsai Kitten site. This site created such ... Read More