Franny's Cats Blog May 2008 Archive

FAQ of the Day: How can I get rid of pet redeye in pictures of my cat?
While I am sure that no one would confuse me with a real photographer, I seem to have more than my share of red eyes in photos. It's caused, of ... Read More

Thursday May 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Cats and Their Pets Picture Gallery
For centuries, cats have been happy to live in harmony with dogs, rabbits, goldfish and other domesticated critters, as these pictures with attest to. However, cat lovers all know that ... Read More

Thursday May 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Wordless Wednesday: Cup O' Cat
More Wordless Wednesday HerePhoto Credit: © Franny Syufy

Wednesday May 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (5)

Cat Writers Contest Offers $12K in Prize Money
From the CWA (Cat Writers' Association): OCEANSIDE, CA –Sometimes, it pays to be catty. The international Cat Writers’ Association, Inc. (CWA) is now accepting entries for its 15th annual Communications Contest with ... Read More

Wednesday May 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

From the Forum: Faucet Slurping
From the Cats Forum Forum member MyOreo writes: "when my cat Oreo preferred to drink out of the faucet, I didn't really care since the faucet drips and I can't do ... Read More

Wednesday May 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Facts About Tuxedo Cats
Did you know that tuxedo cats are 200% smarter than other cats? That the first cat in the new world was a Tuxedo cat named Asgerd aboard a Viking ship, ... Read More

Tuesday May 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (7)

Whose House Is This, Anyway?
Territorial Battles with Cats Anyone who has spent a bit of time around cats knows that they're pretty independent critters. Cats have certain ingrained needs and the only way to peacefully ... Read More

Tuesday May 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cat Breed of the Week: Himalayan
If Persians are the number one cat in popularity, the Himalayan color division has to play a large part in that favor. The Himalayan is a result of breeding Persian ... Read More

Tuesday May 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

2008 Tuxedo Cats Picture Gallery
Black and White Cats Featured for our May, 2008 Cats Picture Calendar Black and white cats are like snowflakes: you'll never see any two with identical markings, but Tuxedos usually have ... Read More

Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Quiz: What Kind of Cat Person Are You?
What kind of cat person are you? Are you indifferent to cats, a cat owner, a cat lover or an irredeemable cat slave? Take this javascript-based cats quiz to help ... Read More

Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (12)

Cats FAQ: Cat Hates New Kitten
Introducing cats is sometimes a tricky business. Rushing the introduction can create tension that is difficult to undo; like putting one paw forward and going five paws back. Guide Franny ... Read More

Monday May 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Care for Your Humans
Guest writer Martine Carlsen contributes an article on Useful Advice for Cats: How to Care for your Human, a humorous, but all too true commentary on the way cats perceive ... Read More

Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Cats 101: Getting Your First Cat
Getting your first cat or kitten can be a huge step for a "Cat Newbie." These helpful articles and resources will help you in making that all-important decision of committing ... Read More

Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Cats Photo Caption Contest


Sunday May 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

DIY Outdoor Enclosures for Cats
Spring is here and summer is on the way! Cat lovers who want their cats to enjoy fresh air, greenery, and sunshine, while keeping them safe from traffic, dogs, predators, ... Read More

Saturday May 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cat Picture of the Week: Mori & Tassi
Peanut's Place Cat Rescue/Sanctuary located in SW Minnesota - the big boy on the left is our own cat "Mori" cheeking it up with one of the kittens that was ... Read More

Saturday May 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

How to Human-Proof a Cat House
First, we must define "Human-Proof" as the act of arranging a cat house so that the humans who mom and pop-ulate it know without a doubt who is boss in ... Read More

Saturday May 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top Mistakes by New Cat Owners
Adopting your first cat is a huge step, not to be taken lightly. Although cats have a reputation for taking care of themselves, that fact does not equal "no care ... Read More

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

How can we keep our adult cat from biting during play?
From the FAQ archives. Franny answers this question and offers behavioral modification tips. We have adopted a 15 month old Maine Coon Cat who with lots of patience has developed a ... Read More

Friday May 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (5)

Video: How to Give a Cat a Bath
Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video From Franny: Back by popular demand: Although 10 minutes long, this is one of the best videos I've found on how to bathe a cat. ... Read More

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Cat-Safe Ant Control
Spring is here, and that means bugs. Are you troubled by ants, but don't want to endanger your cat with toxic commercial sprays and poisons? Here are some cat-safe alternatives ... Read More

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Most Popular Polls About Cats
We care about your views on matters relating to cats, and we give you the opportunity to express those views through several different media. Polls are an excellent way to ... Read More

Thursday May 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Cat Songs Quiz
I love music, and I enjoy many genres of music, but I honestly hadn't thought about how many times cats come into play with song lyrics, titles or even musician's ... Read More

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Cat Picture of the Week: Chucky
This is Chucky; he is being fostered until his foot heals. We're not sure just how it got smashed but everything in the foot and all the toes are broken. ... Read More

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (6)

Kitten Food for Kittens
Kittens are not just miniature cats, and need kitten food for at least the first 10 months, to meet their special needs for growth and development. Kittens' growth and development ... Read More

Wednesday May 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (7)

Cats Top Pet Peeves
Things That Upset Your CatHave you noticed your cat acting particularly grumpy lately? Does kitty's body language show he is peeved about something? Take a look around; you may find ... Read More

Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cat Breed of the Week: Havana Brown
The Havana Brown is unique to gaze upon, and even more delightful to enjoy as a companion. Browns are very people-oriented and will often extend a paw to gain attention. ... Read More

Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Cat Rescue Picture Gallery
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

Tuesday May 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Cats Photo Quiz
Do you think you can tell the sex of a cat at first glance? It may not be as easy as you think. Even gender-based color patterns are not always ... Read More

Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Cats' Special Spots Picture Gallery
Pictures of those Irresistible Love Spots on Your CatOnce again our forum members have come up with an idea so great I just had to use it for an album. ... Read More

Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Top Reasons NOT to Declaw a Cat
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

Monday May 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (9)

Misty, Secret Agent Cat
Somewhere in the southwestern deserts of the United States, a cat with the code name, Misty provides vital defense assistance to the government. A guest feature article, by BalletCatter, Misty's ... Read More

Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Ten Reasons why Two Kittens Are Better Than One
The decision to adopt a kitten is an exciting event, but not to be entered into lightly. Kittens require an enormous amount of care, which, of course, is compensated by ... Read More

Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Ways to Drive Your Human Crazy
Jaspurr, Joey, and Billy, GuideCats for the Cats site at About.com, offer suggestions for their favorite ways to drive their humans crazy. I'm sure you will recognize at least one ... Read More

Sunday May 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Final Tribute: The Man Behind the Cats
1937-2008Asa was my guide, who led me to my love of cats, and was the prime factor behind my taking on this labor of love over 11 years ago. As ... Read More

Saturday May 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (65)

FAQ: Where should I put the litter box?
The decision of where to place the litter box (or in most cases, boxes) is an important one, both for the cat and the humans. Learn some excellent tips for ... Read More

Friday May 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Free Kitten Care Class
So you have decided to add a new feline member to the family. Or perhaps you just adopted that adorable kitten and are now wondering, "what next?" If so, this ... Read More

Friday May 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Hello from a Fellow Guide
Hello cat lovers! My name is Janet Tobiassen DVM, and I am the Guide to Veterinary Medicine. I am stopping by to say "hi" and introduce myself, as I will ... Read More

Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (14)

Video: Baby Loves her Vacuuming
Watch Other Users' Videos Submit Your Own Video Our Rainbow Bridge cat, Bubba, used to love being vacuumed. His salon of choice was the top of our dryer in the utility room, ... Read More

Thursday May 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)