Franny's Cats Blog December 2007 Archive

Since they are such a major part of my life, my cats are the focal point of my plans for the New Year. Their health, happiness, and well-being is always ... Read More

Senior cats that exhibit the symptoms of aching joints may be afflicted with Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. Excess weight may be a contributing factor, and weight control (including exercise) ... Read More

A group of feral cats have become heroes to several LAPD Precinct stations that have been besieged by destructive rats. According to the Los Angeles Times story, a humane group ... 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

This quiz was developed as an adjunct to the article, Feline Breeds, Domestic Cats, and Color Patterns, and you may want to read that article before taking this quiz. Also ... Read More

"Barney Boo Boo" is the second of my four red kittles. In the spring of 1999, he came running down the street about 10:30 one night. My neighbor & I ... Read More

Over a Dozen New Photos Added TodayThere is nothing quite so endearing as a cat at its comical best, particularly because they take themselves so very seriously. Whether it be ... Read More

A frequent excuse for "oops litters" is "I couldn't afford to spay my cat." In this day and age, there is really no good excuse for failure to spay & ... Read More

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

A dear friend who has moved out of our lives passed on this blog and it touched me so that I wanted to share it with you, as a sort ... Read More

Updated This Morning with 9 New Photos Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy these pictures of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, ... Read More

This gorgeous cat was adopted almost one year ago and has become the king of the house! He is such a character! And most importantly he brings a lot of ... Read More

RIP Norton Pike, 2006 Cat of the YearNorton was a handsome tuxedo fellow, but reluctant to be a house cat at first. Although she trapped and neutered him early-on, it ... Read More

The year 2007 has inarguably been an important one for cats. News involving cats has ranged from devastating (the 2007 tainted pet food deaths) to heartwarming (long-distance adoption of a ... Read More

Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video Explicit Video - Preview Before Showing to ChildrenThis is a new video, replacing the previous one, which has been inexplicably removed from YouTube. One of ... Read More

The winter holidays are a very personal time, which we set aside for enjoying our family, close friends, and of course, our cats, who are also treasured members of our ... Read More

Tortoiseshell cats come in so many colorful variations that it's very hard to decide why one cat might appeal over any other. Certainly each of the November tortie girls was ... Read More

One of my favorite parts of the holidays has always been displaying forests of poinsettias on my fireplace, but since I've learned these colorful plants may be hazardous to cats, ... Read More

I receive tons of email and once in a while one pierces my heart with sorrow and anger. Such is the one I received this morning: I live in Wisconsin and ... Read More

This is Lucy. I think you can tell from her picture she's a bit of a nut! Or rather, she's very personable and has a great sense of humour. She ... Read More

Would you like to give a gift to your favorite cat person, and at the same time, make a difference in the universe of cats and other animals? These non-profit ... Read More

Cats are noted for their propensity of seeking out places to hide - places not originally intended for cats, such as kitchen sinks, boxes, baskets, slippers, and such. We've put ... Read More

I was honored to receive the PurinaOne Health Award for the linked article in 2004, presented through the Cat Writers' Association annual conference. I often get e-mails from folks describing ... Read More

Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video The Mean Kitty Story, which tells how Sparta came into Cory Williams' life has become so popular that I think some people may not ... Read More

A reader asks: My six month old recued kitten won't leave my adult cat alone. I've tried everything, but the (indoors-only) kitten attacks the older cat every time he comes indoors. ... Read More

Creating a memorial to a cat you have loved and lost is a good way not only to honor your beloved kitty, but also to help you through the grieving ... Read More

Struggling with grief over the loss of a cat hurts, but it is particularly sad during the holidays. I faced this situation when I lost my Arthur shortly before Thanksgiving ... Read More

Ahhhh...the holidays. The tempting flavors of Christmas cookies and pumpkin pie, the fresh scent of pine perfuming the air, the twinkle of lights and delicate glass balls, the thundering crash ... Read More

Lifted from the comments section on another post:Why do all cats, doesn't matter the breeds, all of a sudden out of nowhere run across a room, meowing like a nut, ... Read More

No Shelter Cat of the Week today for a couple of reasons. One of them is that I've found that sometimes deserving "anonymous" shelter cats are overlooked in favor of ... Read More

Ripley is a Christmas gift to myself. I adopted her on December 19, 2003. She's the sweetest, most affectionate cat I've ever known, and she's famous for giving everyone (including ... Read More

Pictures of Cats Enjoying the Winter Holiday Season Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture gallery of cats lounging by the ... Read More

They Are Not Interchangeable Terms 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 ... Read More

Updated Today We celebrate red cats in our December Picture Calendar, but we love them year-round. December is a great month for snuggling with your cat in front of a ... 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

For any gift-giving occasion, do you ponder what kinds of gifts you might get for your spoiled cat - the cat who has everything? Wondering what kind of gifts to ... Read More

Many cats are crazy for catnip, and a dab of catnip will irresistibly lure cats to any toy, scratching post, or kitty tower. Fresh catnip is also a favorite treat ... Read More

That cats go crazy over catnip is no secret. All three of our boys, find their "kitten within" when presented with a new catnip toy or a recycled sock ... Read More

A reader asks: Is it safe for the owner to vaccinate their own pets? I see offers on that very popular cat site that sell animals supplies, where you can buy ... Read More

Sedona and her littermates were found without their mother. They were taken in by the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary shortly after birth. Little Sedona was found to have suspected congenital ... Read More

Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video Many local governments have adopted the policy of trapping and killing feral cats as a solution to the "stray cat problem." TNR people know ... Read More

My cat's name is Big Red. I know, obvious. I had gotten to the point of so many cats these kittens just got obvious names. Red, Gray, and Goldie. These ... Read More

With holiday shopping in full swing, most of us include our cats' entertainment needs in our shopping list. I thought I'd give you a bunch of ideas in one fell ... Read More