A concerned cat reader emailed me about the Diamond Pet Foods recall of certain foods. Her question was, "Isn't this cat food manufactured by Diamond...the company that has caused the ... Read More

With its glorious long-flowing coat and sweet face to match its disposition, it is no wonder the Persian is the favorite cat among all pedigreed breeds. Persians require a secure, ... Read More

While human Olympics are held only in summer or winter, and are only held every two years, Cat Olympics sports are held year-round, every year. Join us in this fun ... Read More

My mailbox often brings interesting challenges, as in a short question from Gideon: "Do cats purr when they are alone?" What a great question! As I replied to Gideon, it ... Read More

It hurts. You feel real physical pain-- a black hole in the center of you that once was filled with love and laughter and joy. Now it is a void, ... Read More

Bagheera is a "special needs cat," whose permanent residence is at Tabby's Place, in the central part of New Jersey. Bagheera had been struck by a car and his previous ... Read More

Honoring Cats we Have Loved and Lost Creating a memorial to a cat you have loved and lost is a good way not only to honor your beloved kitty, but also ... Read More

A reader writes: My cat is allergic to beef, rice, wheat, and chicken. The cat food given by the vet which is venison, my cat refuses to eat. Is there a ... Read More

Top Picks selections are not static, but change as new products are introduced. Since a number of premium dry cat foods have come onto the market recently, these picks have ... Read More

Petfinder.com turns 10 years old in 2006. This organization has done wonders for cats, dogs, and other animals in need of forever homes. My two oldest Guidecats, Jaspurr and Joey, ... Read More

The About.com Cats site has a Cat Picture of the Week feature posted on the main page each week. A weekly email Cat of the Week newsletter, which rotates at ... Read More

A letter sent to the editor of the Easton (MA) Journal was written by the Coordinator of the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care and Adoption Center. She writes, in ... Read More

John M. Gleason, Jr. writes:"This is my great friend in the back yard in Alexandria, Virginia. I found him at the Pentagon and we have been friends ever since. ... Read More

Female cat lovers are the easiest people in the world to buy gifts for. They always love anything and everything related to cats, whether it be cat-themed jewelry, books about ... 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 ... Read More

A large percentage of questions I receive by email or on the About Cats Forum are those concerning cat behavior. Many so-called "behavioral problems" result from the cat owners simply ... Read More

Although my cats have rarely paid attention to television, except for an occasional alert to animals on the nature shows, I have a strong feeling that they soon are going ... Read More

Someone sent me the link to this article, and it was very timely, because I've been thinking about buying an HDTV for DH, who enjoys watching TV in bed. I'm ... Read More

Cat rescue not only involves organized groups, but also those generous individuals who rescue abandoned, injured, or abused cats and personally adopt them into their own homes. These pictures depict ... Read More

Thousands of volunteers all over the world dedicate their lives to cat rescue operations, whether it be TNR, feral cat colony management, fostering rescued cats and kittens, or rehoming stray ... Read More

Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide to Sewing, loves her cat, Skittles, so much that she has created a comfy bed for her. The directions are clear and easy to follow, and ... 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

Although December marks the start of Winter, January epitomizes that season with snow, sleet, and ice. The Flavor of the Month for January is silver and blue cats, reflecting the ... Read More

One of my New Years Resolutions is to learn how to clicker train my cats. I think I'll start with Billy, who is a pretty smart cookie, and who has ... Read More

I'm planning a very special tribute picture gallery of cat rescue stories. The happy ending stories (adoption) will be an important part of the album, but those that were lost ... Read More

A cat's anal glands are one of his/her most effective means of communication, but like other organs, they are sometimes subject to problems. Since I've seen a few references recently ... Read More