Franny's Cats Blog September 2005 Archive

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

AAFCO Definitions of Ingredients Found in Cat Foods Understanding cat food labels can become a whole lot easier if you know the definitions of some of those mysterious ingredients. For example, ... Read More

Press Release from Congressmen Tom Lantos and Christopher Shays: Washington, DC - Congressmen Tom Lantos (D-CA) and Christopher Shays (R-CT), Co-Chairs of the Friends of Animals Caucus, today introduced ... Read More

Ginny, the incredible dog who rescued cats, died August 25th of this year in the home of her partner in rescue, Philip Gonzalez, of Long Beach, NY. Ginny's incredible zeal ... Read More

The Korat is a native of Thailand, and has been revered in that country for centuries. Their bluish-silver color examplifies the exalted stature they demand, so it is no wonder ... Read More

A reader wonders: Why do cats lick their front foot after each feeding session? Even though they have not touched the food with their foot? Read my Reply

Geriatric cats are prone to a number of diseases and conditions, and one of the more common ones is Fatty Liver Disease, which is an accumulation of fats (lipids) in ... Read More

"Charlie is a fun loving, easy going guy, with a love for climbing in the pine trees with his squirrel friends. He absolutely loves the winter." - Terry and Joanne ... Read More

A red-faced reader asks: "I've just came across a big old tomcat or janecat can't tell the difference. How do I tell what sex the cat is before his vet visit ... Read More

As Hurricane Rita leaves its own path of destruction, the HSUS, ASPCA, and dozens of other animal rescue organizations continue their attempts to rescue the animal victims of Hurricane Katrina, ... Read More

One of the most enjoyable pasttimes for our Billy is watching his beta fish (he calls them "Yum" and "Yum-Yum") in their divided aquarium. The interesting thing is that these ... Read More

To belie its wild background, a Bengal is described as lively, playful, affectionate, and intelligent. Bengals love water, and will splash in the sink, or even jump in to the ... Read More

If you're open to a bit of excitement in your life, a Javanese may be the cat for you. It is an extremely intelligent breed, and will soon assert its ... Read More

A safety-conscious reader writes: In your lessons on cats, the Litter Box article states that you should clean your litter box with a mild bleach solution. I know you said mild ... Read More

Kittens are curious little tykes and love to explore nooks and crannies. Here are tips for making sure they don't find "toys" that can harm them. A clue: first ... Read More

Letting go of your feline companion is never easy. Often just the thought of it brings panic. Unfortunately, though, your cat will probably die before you do and you may ... Read More

Whether you call them "polydactyls," "Hemingway Cats," or "Mittens," these many-toed cats warm the hearts and hearths of those people fortunate to share a home with one. The extra toes ... Read More

Hidden word puzzles are fun and relaxing, and even moreso when the words are all related to our favorite subject: Cats. A javascript-based puzzle, so be sure javascript is enabled ... Read More

"Chester is 8 months old and is a rescue boy from the RSPCA in Wallasey. He is a lovely affectionate boy and loves sit in his conservatory on critter watch. ... Read More

A few years ago, I was soundly scolded by a friend for featuring a notorious "kill shelter" in an ongoing "adopt a shelter cat month" series of featured shelters around ... Read More

"McGee was the runt of her litter and even at 5 months only weighs 4 pounds. She's has the cutest personality we've ever seen in a cat! Her newest trick ... Read More

If you're like many cat lovers, you want to know everything there is to learn about cats. Here's a chance to test your knowledge about cat breeds and colors. Choose ... Read More

At least one cat carrier is an absolute essential for trips to the vet, travel, or emergencies, and if you have more than one adult cat, you should have at ... Read More

My Cat Ran Away In all liklihood, the owner of indoor-outdoor cats will eventually face the sorrow of having a cat turn up missing. However, the chances are good (or bad) ... Read More

The outpouring of help from humane societies, rescue groups, and other animal advocate organizations has been heartwarming in the aftermath of this tragedy. You and I can also help, by ... Read More

A Concerned Reader Asks:

Nytquill Posts: This isn't really a "problem" per se, but something I'm curious about. One of my cats, when I'm petting her and she's really enjoying herself, or when she ... Read More

So you have a new cat? Great. You've done everything right to select your purrfect pet. It's a cat. Or a kitten. Sweet, soft, playful, smart. You have visions of ... Read More

(New York, NY) September 3, 2005 - The ASPCA® (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) announced today that it has set up two databases to help in ... Read More

If you are thinking of declawing a cat, or a veterinarian suggests declawing at the same time as neutering, before you make a decision for non-reversible surgery, please consider these ... Read More