Franny's Cats Blog March 2005 Archive

The Cornish Rex is the oldest of the three Rex cats breeds, originating circa 1950 as a spontaneous mutation in a litter of barn cats. With its arched back, ... Read More

Selecting a new veterinarian for cats is always a challenge, whether moving into a new area or dissatisfied with the former vet. Referrals from family, friends, and neighbors are always ... Read More

How extensive is your knowledge about cats' breeds? Are you confused between breeds and color patterns? Can you tell a calico cat from a tortoiseshell? Take this javascript-based quiz for ... Read More

I hesitated to use "Mini" in the title, although Tigey was but a small tyke, much smaller than his feline counterpart, Tigerlily, one of the three cats that are the ... Read More

The British Shorthair is considered the oldest English breed, and in fact was the only cat to be shown as pedigreed at the first cat shows. The "Brit" is an ... Read More

"My husband and I got her from a shelter about one month ago. She is about three months old, and was rescued from the street. She was very skittish when ... Read More

This is the same course as the popular email course, only completely online for those readers who want to pace their own reading and do not need the weekly reminder ... Read More

How extensive is your knowledge about cats' mating habits? Do you know how cats' heat cycles work? Take this javascript-based quiz on cats' mating and estrus cycles to test your ... Read More

While many recognized breeds have been around for years, or are the result of naturally occurring genetic mutations, the Bombay is a result of years of selective breeding in ... Read More

HOSTBarb provides all the reasons why cats can not thrive on a vegan diet. Cats are obligate carnivores - that is, their digestive system is totally unsuited to break down the ... Read More

Edye is a hairdresser by trade, a catlover from birth, and an elightened soul through study and meditation. She told me the remarkable story of Simon and James when I ... Read More

The Birman is believed to have originated in Burma, and brought to France around 1919. Birmans have a great personality and will fit easily into most lifestyles; they are active ... Read More

I often get e-mails from folks describing various symptoms their cats are displaying and asking if I have any idea of the causes. Although I may often have ideas or opinions, ... Read More

How often should I feed my cat? Once a day? Twice a day or more often? There is no quick and easy answer to the frequency with which a given cat ... Read More

Cat enthusiasts are sometimes heard to remark, "I hope some day I can come back as a cat." It's true that cats' lifestyles (at least those who are pampered in ... Read More

Reviews and Top Picks from your Guide, as well as web sites about personal cat collections, and a few outstanding commercial sites where you can purchase gifts for fellow cat ... Read More

Your Guide experiments with a little Feng Shui for Cats to help Bubba adjust to being an indoors-only cat. Bubba thinks good Ch'i is okay, as long as he still ... Read More

DIY Outdoor Enclosures for Cats Cat lovers who want their cats to enjoy fresh air, greenery, and sunshine, while keeping them safe from traffic, dogs, predators, and those who would harm ... Read More

"Kelly is my cat's name. I attend the University of Oklahoma and this year I got my first apartment. Therefore, I decided to get a kitten to keep me company ... Read More

Outside of regulary veterinary care, the food your cat eats is the most important factor to his health and longevity. These lessons will teach you everything you need to know ... Read More

Litter boxes and their accessories are among the most important purchases you can make for your cat's health and well-being. It is well known that litter box avoidance and litter ... Read More

"I have two white cats and need to know is there anything you can do about shedding? I vacuum twice a day. I've brushed too. I thought cats shed in ... Read More

Unfortunately, the cord or nylon string on these popular wand toys is purposely made strong, so that cats can't break it during play. This built-in strength can lead to ... Read More

The Peek-a-Prize Toy Box is so fascinating to cats that, when I reviewed it for Smart Cats LLC, I realized that one or two photos were really not sufficient to ... Read More

So you were a little slow in having her spayed and your cat turned up pregnant or a pregnant stray adopted you. Perhaps you are working with a rescue group ... Read More

With an estimated 142.7 million dogs and cats in American households (2003-2004 figures), it's no surprise that the pet food industry is a multi-billion dollar "cash cow." Retail pet food ... Read More

"After my son, Christopher, was killed in 1995, I went to visit my step-son, Ralphie, and he had this kitten. As I walked into his home, the kitten jumped in ... Read More

- Guest Article by C.H.U. You're sitting at your computer when you hear a sound all cat owners DREAD, the tearing of claws on fabric! You rush into the next room ... Read More

Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms of cats, such as purebred, DSH, and tabby. Hardly a day passes that ... Read More

Did you know that a cat's sense of smell is fourteen times stronger than a human's? That is because its total nasal organ is comparatively larger than that of a ... Read More

They came, they saw, they conquered True cat aficionados will assume the quote above refers to their beastie in residence. Nothing is more humbling than sharing an abode with a crafty ... Read More

Most cat lovers also love the big cats from which domestic cats descend. These DVDs and videos about the big cats - tigers, lions, and jaguars - will gain a ... Read More

Many readers are aware that clumping clay litters have come into disfavor in recent years. While, to my knowledge, there have never been any scientific studies proving the hazard to ... Read More

New Photos Added Today The Forum Cats Photo Album is reserved for those kitties who rule the homes of About Cats Forum members. You may send your own great cat photo, ... Read More

Do you have a cat patient who is not patient with pilling? One who must take multiple small pills or halved/quartered pills? Those divided pills have sharp edges, and it's ... Read More

March marks the first month of Spring, when the earth is rich with promises of things to be. Tabby cats are almost as old as Mother earth herself, and are ... Read More

A reader asks, "My cat enjoys milk, and I give her a small amount two or three times a week. Will this help or harm her? I've read somewhere that ... Read More

I've assembled several recipes that provide the essential ingredients for a home-prepared cooked diet for your cats. It's best to alternate these meals to ensure your cat gets all the ... Read More

Those of you who have a polydactyl baby at home. Stupid question, but are their claws really huge? I mean I know their paws are bigger than the ... Read More

Although a concerned cat caregiver may find occasions when discipline is necessary for a behavioral problem, more often than not, that behavior is the cat's way of letting its human ... Read More

Articles and resource information about the magnificent Florida Panther and the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge, where biologists and wildlife experts are battling to save this endangered cat.

Press Release: San Francisco, CA - March 1, 2005Today SeaYu® Enterprises, makers of Petrotech Odor Eliminator®, announce the Search for the Stinkiest Pet in America contest. Pet owners nationwide are ... Read More