Don't Flee the Flea! Flea season is upon us, but your cats do not have to suffer the itching, hair loss, and other miseries carried by these parasites. Here's helpful information on cat flea control The Outdoor Cat Cat lovers who want their cats to enjoy fresh air, sunshine, and the ambience of trees, bushes, and plants, often feel guilt by confining their cats to the indoors. Here are safe compromises to offer your indoor cat the best of both worlds, without the hazards of free roaming outdoors. Feline Acne Cats, like humans, can be victims of annoying acne, particularly on their chins. Here are symptoms, causes, and treatment for feline acne. People Being People People sometimes respond with warmth to the plea of one small cat, but ignore the needs of the masses, even though thousands of cats may die in their own local shelter every year. Who Put the "Nip" in Catnip? Catnip is a must when buying toys for cats. You can also grow your own and make a few catnip mice with baby socks or larger ones for larger cats. Some cats go wild over catnip - is this a good thing or bad? Confessions of a Kitty-Whipped Slave Confessions of a Kitty-Whipped Slave - how my cats have held me hostage to their demands. Are you kitty-whipped? Take the poll and compare yourself to other cat slaves. Shelter Sheets Index Shelter Sheets are one-page instructions for all the things new cat owners need to know for more responsible cat caregiving. These are the HTML version, with links to two different printable versions, and they are free for distribution by shelters, rescue groups, and veterinarians, or to be printed for personal use. How to Prevent Litter Box Problems Help in preventing cats litter box problems and avoiding out of the box messes. How to Play With Your Cat One of the most rewarding aspects of living with a cat is watching him play. Here's how to join in with the fun, to maximize your human-feline bond while giving kitty a good exercise workout. How to Manage Your Cat's Claws Your cat's claws are one of his most important tools. He uses them for defense, capturing prey, climbing, stretching, and walking. Here are ways you can help him maximize his claws, while protecting your furniture at the same time How to Make Your House a Home for your Cat If you consider your cat a family member for life, you will want to make your home as comfortable for her as possible. Here are some great tips for turning your home into a Cat House. How to Introduce Your New Cat to the Rest of the Tribe Introducing a new cat to existing cats in the home can be painless if you follow these simple steps, take your time, and let the cats set their own pace. How to Make Your Cat a Lifetime Family Member Before adopting your cat, resolve to make him a member of the family for his whole life. Take care of him as he goes through his ups and downs. He will return the favor. How to Introduce Your New Dog to Your Resident Cats Introducing a new dog to your family cats can be a tricky process, but these tips will help pave the way to a smooth integration of cats and dogs. How to Cat-Proof Your Home Getting a new cat? You will need to cat-proof your home before bringing home the newcomer. Here are some tricks for making your home safer for your cat, while protecting your valuables. What's Wrong with Owning Pet Cats? PC aside, what is really wrong with owning pet cats? Nothing, in fact this article will give you some insights into the responsibilities of ownership where cats are concerned. Cat Writers to Hear Heloise Heloise, the internationally-syndicated columnist, author and radio commentator, will speak at the Cat Writers' Association annual conference in November. 4th of July Survival Kit for Cats Tips for keeping your cat safe and sane on the 4th of July, the most traumatic day of the year for cats in the U.S. Cat Litter - To Scoop or Not to Scoop The clumping clay cat litter controversy is explored in depth. Is the problem as serious as the anecdotal evidence alleges? Each cat owner must assay the evidence and decide for himself if clumping clay litter is as bad as it is alleged to be Saving You a Long Road to a Cure for URI Feline upper respiratory infections (URI) in cats can be baffling and frustrating, but sometimes are very curable, especially if the cause is a bacteria called Bartonella henselae. This information from guest author Tina Camporeale may help the next time you encounter severe URIs in a recently adopted cat.
Tips for Purchasing a Pedigreed Cat or Kitten Guest article by Holly Weber, offering tips for making a sound decision when purchasing a pedigreed cat or kitten Adopt a Shelter Cat June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month, but have you considered whether to visit a kill shelter, or one that is basically no-kill? Here are some things to think about. Meow TV Premieres on Oxygen Press Release for Meow TV, sponsored by MeowMix and produced on the Oxygen network. Help Your Cat Beat the Heat When the temperature soars, your cat is at increased risk of heat exhaustion and sunburn. Awareness of the symptoms and corresponding treatment may save your cat's life. Florida Cats Endangered The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission have proposed a law prohibiting the release, feeding, or protection of cats throughout the state of Florida. A member of the commission recently suffered from 'hoof and mouth' disease when he recorded a private phone conversation about the killing of cats. |