TopPicks Index
Top 8 Litter Box Accessories
Litter boxes and their accessories are among the most important purchases you can make for your cat's health and well-being. These are my top picks for litter box accessories that will help you maintain clean and sanitary litter box conditions to help prevent litter box accidents.
Top 10 Myths and Facts About Cats
The Internet abounds with myths and misconceptions about cats; stories such as 'cats need to be outdoors to be healthy' and 'it is better to let a female cat have a litter before spaying.' These are only two of the myths about cats that are listed here in my own top picks of Myths and Misconceptions About Cats.
Top 6 Premium Canned Kitten Foods
Kittens need a premium canned food for the source of all the necessary nutrients needed to give them the right start in life. Here are my top choices of premium canned foods for kittens.
Top 10 Frozen and Freeze-Dried Raw Cat Food
Raw cat food advocates have long sworn by the health benefits of feeding cats raw, as Nature intended. Because of the horrors of the pet food recalls of 2007, more and more cat caregivers are considering feeding their cats raw diets. Rather than taking chances with recipes that might be nutritionally unbalanced, difficulties sourcing supplements, these commercially prepared freeze-dried or frozen raw cat foods are offered as a convenient alternative.
Top 4 Raw Food Diet Supplements for Cats
More and more cat owners are switching to raw meat diets for their cats. These supplements make the job easier, while ensuring that your cat gets all the nutrients he needs.
Top 8 Books on Natural Health for Cats
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 the novice, some of these terms may sound strangely mysterious, although many of them have been in practice for hundreds of years. Holistic medicine is not intended to replace traditional "allopathic" veterinary care, but in conjunction, they can ensure optimal health and well-being for your cat.
Top 8 Books on Natural Food and Nutrition
The pet food recall of 2007 has brought distrust of the pet food industry in general, and a new surge toward raw feeding or home-prepared meals for cats.If you are thinking about starting a natural raw or cooked food diet for your cat, read one or more of these books first.
Top 6 Weight Control Foods for Cats
As older cats become more sedentary, they often tend to gain weight if continued on their normal diet. This often happens between six and eight years of age. Excess weight can be contributary to a number of conditions, including arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. Here are my top choice foods for a weight loss program, based on quality of ingredients, guaranteed analysis.
Top 5 Food for Cats With Allergies
Cat food allergies and feline conditions such as IBD often are treated by a limited ingredient diet, usually using a protein source the cat has never eaten before, such as rabbit, duck, or venison. These are my top picks of food for cats with allergies.
Top 10 Canned Cat Food
Experts agree that canned food should be the staple, if your cat eats commercially prepared cat food. These are my top choices of quality canned food for maintenance in cats. Any of them would form a fine staple diet for a cat. For consumers concerned about the massive March 2007 pet food recall, none of these products contain wheat gluten, the contaminated ingredient blamed in the recalled foods.
Top 6 Premium Dry Kitten Foods
Kittens have special nutritional needs to promote growth and development. As a rule, kittens should not be fed cat food, but should be provided with high quality food for kittens. Here are my considered choices for the top premium dry foods for kittens.
Top 10 Premium Dry Cat Foods
Dry food is the staple in many cats' diets. Here are my top picks for premium dry foods, so your cat can get the most nutrition for health and longevity. None of these dry cat foods contain any wheat gluten, nor were they part of the Menu Foods recall of March 16, 2007.
Top 10 Cat in the Hat Products
The Cat in the Hat has been around for 50 years, since the publishing of the famed book by Dr.Seuss. An entire industry has evolved around The Cat in the Hat, and it is rare to see the home of a confirmed cat lover that doesn't display one or more Cat in the Hat products. These are my favorites of the group.
Top 10 Aids to Prevent Destructive Scratching by Cats
Destructive scratching by cats can be prevented or redirected to approved surfaces with a bit of imagination and foresight. These are my top picks for aids to preventing destructive scratching by cats.
Top 10 Readers' Favorite Cat Pages for 2006
Here is a list of my readers' favorite cat pages at About Cats in 2006. Not surprisingly, cat picture galleries and cat quizzes remain in hot demand, but you will also find some educational cat content on the list.
Top 10 Cat-Friendly Resolutions for a New Year
The start of a new year is traditionally the time to make resolutions for improvement. These are my resolutions for helping to make a better year for my cats and our shared home.
Top 10 Gifts for "Crazy Cat Ladies"
Women who love cats 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 cats, calendars featuring cats or cat-related home decor. Here are my top picks to help you with ideas for your female friends who love cats.
Top 10 Most Predictable Feline Events for 2007
Years come and years go, but the world of cats evolves very slowly. Because of this, it is safe to make these predictions for the coming New Year.
Top 10 Gifts for a Special Cat Man
Men who love cats are very special people and deserve the best when gift-giving occasions arise. These are my favorite choices for cat-related gifts for my own special Cat Man.
Top 7 Humane Gifts for Cat Lovers
Dedicated cat lovers will love these dual-purpose gifts that benefit animals at large. These are my top picks of Humane Gifts for Cat Lovers.
Top 10 Mistakes by New Cat Owners
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new cat owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
Top 8 Ways to Have a Cat-Safe Thanksgiving
Colder weather and the fall and winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving, pose unique problems for cats. Learn how to keep your cat safe at the time of Thanksgiving with these tips.
Top 6 Natural Remedies for Stress in Cats
As stress in cats has many causes, a one-stop remedy may not work for all occasions. These are my choices of natural remedies for stress in cats, including herbal and flower essences.
Top 10 Things a Cat Needs for Survival
In order to survive, there are certain minimum things a cat needs, such as good food, water, a litter box, scratching post, and a place to sleep. Oh yes, and don't forget toys. These are my top choices for survival of a well-kept cat.
Top 3 Automatic Water Dispensers
Your Cats Guide at About.com reviews and picks the top automatic water dispensers for your cats' drinking needs.