Franny's Cats Blog

A friend sent me a link to this CNN.com video about a cat in Smyrna, GA that weighs 45 pounds. (Short car commercial precedes the video.) Sam's owners appear to ... Read More

We seem to be a nation devoted to special days and weeks, and I'd have never known this week is National Sleep Awareness Week if I hadn't seen our Sleep ... Read More

In a perfect world, cat owners would feed their cats the most nutritious food possible for the cat's age and condition. Ideally, cats would be fed a raw diet, but ... Read More

Although the breed standard has changed significantly over the years, Siamese, fondly known as "Meezers," remain high in popularity for people looking for a pedigreed pet. Whether it be Classic, ... Read More

Thousands of readers keep in touch with this site by subscribing to my weekly newsletter, which goes out every Thursday morning by email. You can too, and all you need ... Read More

We all know that cats have a number of ways of communicating with their humans, including distinctive vocal expressions and body language. But have you ever considered that cats may ... Read More

Griffin, a Turkish Angora? He was adopted August of 2005 from the SPCA in Las Vegas. He has been an absolute joy to our family and friends. He's the happiest ... 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

When I had to make the decision to let Bubba go last December, I agonized as anyone else would under similar circumstances. I've always felt that "cats will let us ... Read More

The foremost characteristic distinguishing the Scottish Fold cat is its small ears which fold forward and downward, giving it an impish look. Sweet-tempered and attentive, devoted, but not demanding the ... Read More

Oh my! It seems we've ruffled some vegan feathers with our FAQ on Vegan Cats. The good folks over at SuperVegan.com saw my recent blog entry and "critiqued" it in ... Read More

The New York Times reports a familiar story of a clash between feral cat groups and wildlife officials, this time on the boardwalks of Long Island. Feral cat caregivers have ... Read More

Wildrun is blogged regularly by Susan Darling Green of Spencer, New York. She's a serious cat rescuer but her blog has appeal for all cat lovers as well as those ... Read More

September is a month of variety in both climate and activities. It is still warm enough for summer activities, while cooler evenings bring a hint of fall. It is a ... Read More

Common questions from readers include, "Is it fair to keep a cat cooped up indoors while I am at work all day? (My apartment is small)." and "What can I ... Read More

"This is my sweet little calico, Katy. She is the sweetest little thing. If there are feline angels, then she is one." - © Mary Williams Cats Pictures of the Week are ... Read More

From the ASPCA News Alert: "In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week this March 19-25, the ASPCA and the Environmental Protection Agency are telling pet owners and veterinarians across the ... Read More

These are my top choices of quality canned food for maintenance in cats (for adult cats). Any of them would form a fine basis for your cat's diet, supplemented by ... Read More

RandFsMom Posted: I was researching natural cat care when I came across this link. It suggests periodically fasting cats for 48 hour periods to cleanse the system. Umm, isn't a 48 ... 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

This question arises with regularity, both in my email and on the About Cats Forum. HOSTBarb wrote a superb reply to this question, and I cannot add anything to improve ... Read More

In 1880 the King of Siam gave two pairs of Siamese cats to the English consul-general in Bangkok, and he brought them home to England, where they created a sensation. ... Read More

The BBC News reports that Amber, a fuzzy torbie, from the looks of her, may be a contender for the Guinness record of World's Oldest Living Cat. The current record ... Read More

Go Natural is manufactured by Petcurean, Inc. in British Columbia, and is starting to see wide distribution in the United States. The dry food is attractively packaged in foil for ... Read More

GuideCats Jaspurr, Joey, and Billy have commandeered the keyboard for this feature article. They've solicited the Kitty Net for ways to drive us humans crazy (as if they needed any ... Read More

A reader asks: I read most of the articles on raw food diets for cats however I am still left wondering something. Is it safe or acceptable for a cat's diet ... Read More

From the Chronicle Herald today: Margo Dawson says her family had no choice but to shoot a cat that was "hissing and growling" after another feline in the house attacked her ... Read More

So you think you might want to get a cat, and don't know where to start. You no doubt have dozens of questions running through your mind: "Should I get ... Read More

"This is one of my favorite shots of Pearl, also known as Pearlie Bunnybum. She was and is the most beautiful kitty in the world, and whenever I tell her, ... Read More

According to news articles in World News Australia and The Daily Telegraph, two cats in in the Noah's Ark animal shelter near the town of Graz, Austria, have tested positive ... Read More

This course is the online version of the email course by the same name. You can browse it at your leisure and pick and choose which lessons you will need. Course ... Read More

The foremost characteristic distinguishing the Scottish Fold cat is its small ears which fold forward and downward, giving it an impish look. Sweet-tempered and attentive, devoted, but not demanding, the ... Read More

Many cat lovers are denying themselves the pleasure of feline companionship because of allergies to cats. Here are some quick tips for minimizing cat dander, the microscopic flakes of dried ... Read More

The picture attached is of Alice, who thinks that the family room is HER room, and will sit on whichever sofa or chair she feels like. She is 8 years ... Read More

Sooner or later, almost everyone who shares a home with a cat discovers "natural health" or hears about holistic veterinary procedures such as accupuncture, massage therapy or homeopathic remedies. To ... Read More

New! Everybody loves kittens, and kitten lovers particularly enjoy looking at pictures of kittens. Enjoy these reader-submitted photos of kittens then submit your own kitten pictures, using the Photo Guidelines. Please ... Read More

I received an email recently from an old online friend, whose cat has been diagnosed with FIV. Because I know she is a proponent of alternative treatment whenever possible, I ... Read More