12-15-02 Cat Freebies A-Z
I've pawed the Net to find all the free offers, coupons, and special deals for cat food, litter, and other cat-related products for this A-Z list of cat freebies.
12-6-02 Hyperthyroidism - Two Week Progress Report
A small glitch delays the radioactive iodine therapy for Bubba, our hyperthyroid kitty.
12-5-02 Cat Food Comparisons A-Z
An ongoing project listing all major store and premium brands of cat foods, including their ingredients lists and guaranteed analysis.
12-2-02 The Fourth Magi
AA bitter old man, an "ugly damn" cat, and a Christmas miracle or three. A new story by Jim Willis, author of "How Could You?" and the book "Pieces of My Heart - Writings Inspired by Animals and Nature."
11-21-02 Hyperthyroid Disease in Cats.
Hyperthyroidism is a relatively common, but serious, hormone disease in older cats, but the prognosis is excellent if treated in time. Learn more about hyperthyroidism and follow the treatment of a cat diagnosed with this disease.
11-12-02 The Vaccination Conundrum, Updated for 2002
Read the latest information on vaccination protocol for cats, to make an informed decision on the vaccination needs of your own cat.
11-7-02 Book Review: Fluffy: A Cat's Tale
A mystery novel for young people, involving a cat named Fluffy, his rag-tag band of feline friends, and a romantic triangle of sorts.
11-6-02 Book Review: Klondike Cat
"The Klondike Cat" not only entertains, but educates, as it recounts the story of a young boy, his Pa, and his kitty, during their arduous journey in search of gold in the Klondike.
10-4-02 October: Black Cat Month
Black cats are both revered and feared, but October is the most dangerous month for them, if they stray outdoors. Read about the hazards of Halloween, as well as some history about black cats.
10-3-02 Book Review: "Conquering the Food Chain," by Stacy Mantle.
Your Guide reviews this book, which is sometimes sad, often funny, and gives a remarkable insight into the challenges of living with predators and prey in the same home.
10-3-02 Book Review: "Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats A-Z"
Review of this book written by Cheryl Schwartz, D.V.M., which includes homeopathic remedies for a number of behavioral and medical conditions found in pets.
10-3-02 Book Review: "Cat Book," by Emily Eve Weinstein
Read your Guide's review of this book about cats living with friends of the artist, illustrated with stunning monoprints. Includes the story of the famous Scarlett, who rescued her kittens from a fire.
9-25-02 New Spay & Neuter Stamp is the Cat's Meow
After years of lobbying by spay and neuter advocates, the new U.S. Spay and Neuter stamp has finally been unveiled.
9-18-02 Getting a New Cat
A revised series of articles on the details to take under consideration for getting a new cat: Are you ready for a cat?; Where to Get Your New Cat; Shopping List for Your New Cat; and Cat-Proofing Your Home.
9-10-02 Real Cat Men
We're here to dispel the notion that real men don't love cats, and we'll prove it with these photos. These men are not threatened by their cats; on the contrary, they respect them and admire them for being secure within their own feline personas.
9-3-02 Cats Photo of the Day Index for August 2002
All the August Cats Photo of the Day pages, indexed for your future viewing.
8-30-02 Stop the Inhumane Killing!
Guest writer Jim Willis proposes a federal law to stop killing by shooting, carbon monoxide gas from truck exhaust, and other inhumane euthanasia methods used by some animal shelters in the United States.
8-26-02 Finding Your Lost Cat With Electronics
The electronic age has brought us a couple of versions of electronic pet finders, and there are more to come. Now you can find your lost cat with electronics, including a nifty GPS version that works with a special cell phone.
8-22-02 Cat's Scavenger Hunt Game
When is a scavenger hunt not a scavenger hunt? When it's used, not to just search for elusive items, but to search for clues to quiz questions, while learning more about cats at the same time. The short answer is "When it's an About Cats Scavenger Hunt Game."
8-15-02 Kitten Care - Raising a Newborn
Raising tiny newborn kittens can be challenging, intensely rewarding and sometimes heartbreaking. Here are tools you need to help balance the odds in the kittens' favor.
8-15-02 Kitten Care - The Basics
Your new kitten's basic needs are food, play, training, grooming, and the all-important veterinary visit. These guidelines will help you get your kitten off to the right start with all the things she needs.
8-15-02 Kitten Care - Preparing for a Kitten
In the excitement of getting a new kitten, don't forget the basics, like shopping for supplies and kitten-proofing your home. This updated article gives you all the tools you need to prepare for a happy homecoming.
8-13-02 New Baby and your Cat
Babies and cats do not have to be mutually exclusive. By using patience and common sense, you can teach your new baby and your cat mutual respect and ease the introduction of a new baby into your previously cat-owned home.
8-12-02 The Homeless
Commemorating National Homeless Animals Day on August 17th with this story about one cat out of thousands, who met two women who were willing to make a difference.
8-5-02 Cats A to Z
You can find your way around the About Cats site easily by using this A to Z Site Map listing all articles, special feature, and resources on the About Cats site.
8-1-02 Cats Photo of the Day Index for July 2002
All the July Cats Photo of the Day pages, indexed for your future viewing.
7/30/02 Cats Purrsonality Test #2
Due to the popularity of the original "What Kind of Cat are You?" personality test, we've expanded with a brand new test featuring four different breeds of cat. What kind of cat would you be if you were lucky enough to be a cat?
7/17/02 Help Your Cat Beat the Heat
The sun is a powerful giver of life and still worshiped by people all over the world, but it is not always your cat's best friend. Be aware of his condition on sweltering summer days. You're the only defense he has.
7/8/02 Top Picks for Premium Cat Litter
The type of cat litter for the litter box is critical to the success of litter box training. Your cat will be most interested in the smell and texture of the substrate (litter). Your concerns may be scoopability, disposability, and odor control. The bottom line, of course, is "will your cat use it?"
7/1/02 Photo of the Day
A new cat or kitten photo is now featured every day at About Cats. Sort of like your daily "page-a-day" desk calender, only you won't have to tear off the pages.
6/10/02 Don't Flee the Fleas!
In households all over the world, war is being waged and won, by humans fighting fleas for the health of their cats and their own peace of mind. Here's how to win your own war against the dastardly Ctenocephalides felis.
5/27/02 Shelter Sheets Anniversary
To commemorate the anniversary of the popular Shelter Sheets, we've added HTML versions for those readers who want to preview before downloading.
5/24/02 Free Kittuns
Think it's okay to let your cat breed because you're always able to find "good homes" for the kittens? This essay by author Jim Willis may make you think again.
5/17/02 Expecting a Baby?
Contrary to old wives' tales of the past, you do not have to get rid of your cat.
5/10/02 Cosmic Alpine Scratcher
Your Guide reviews the Cosmic Alpine Scratcher, an inexpensive scratching substitute for your fine furniture.
5/8/02 Intergrooved Scratching Posts
Review of the Intergrooved "Plateau" Scratching Post and play tower by ActiveCat.
5/3/02 Mothers Day for Cats
A different way to celebrate Mothers Day this year, by helping cats not to become mothers. (Updated for 2002.)
4/15/02 The Great Kitten Search: Conclusion
Announcing JASPURR and JOEY, the latest additions to the Syufy household and official GuideKittens to the About Cats GuideSite.
4/15/02 Jaspurr & Joey's Baby Photo Album
Photos hot off the press of this beguiling twosome of kittens, sure to soften the hardest heart.
4/13/02 Maddie's Fund and the CVMA Reaching Final Stitch
The Maddie's Fund joint project with the California Veterinary Medical Association to spay and neuter cats and dogs in California is drawing to a close, with hugely successful results.
4/10/02 "R" is for Responsibility
A commitment to responsibility is the key factor in separating cat lovers from those cat "owners" who consider their cats nothing more than property to be conveniently disposed of if they "don't work out."
3/29/02 Tracking Kittens' Development: Part 2
Continuation of an ongoing series of articles on the growth and development of kittens. This segment covers the all-important first six weeks.
3/21/02 How to Separate Food
When feeding adults and kittens, how does one keep their food dishes separate so the adults don't gain weight and the kittens get the extra nutrition they need? This week's Q&A.
3/20/02 Tracking Kittens' Development
First of a series on the physical and social development of kittens from birth to one year. This segment covers birth to one week, when kittens are merely little food-processing factories.
3/5/02 The Great Kitten Search Part 3
Bubba exhibits his disapproval of the notion of kittens in a rather dramatic way this week, as the kitten search has its ups and downs.
2/15/02 The Great Kitten Search
While Shannon will never be replaced in my heart, I've lately found the need for a new feline assistant. Wanted: GuideCat Intern - Youth a Plus. Join me in my journey in search of kittens.
2/15/02 Cloned Kitten: Hope vs Controversy
The successful cloning of the first pet, a kitten named CC, at Texas A&M University, has ignited hopes of duplicating beloved pets in some pet owners, but raised ethical questions among animal activists and others.
2/6/02 Scratching Below the Surface - Cat Scratching as Communication
So your kitty is trained to use his scratching post, but once in awhile uses the furniture instead. He's most likely not being "naughty," but trying to communicate with you. Guest Article by C.H.U.
2/5/02 2001 Calendar Cats of the Year (Part 2)
My personal picks: very special cat photos selected from pictures submitted July through December, 2001.
1/21/02 2001 Calendar Cats of the Year (Part 1)
The Calendar Cats section has been very popular since it was first started in November, 2000, and it seemed that it would be a fitting time to add a special feature honoring those cats whose photos particularly epitomized the various "Flavors of the Month." These are my picks for the cat photos of 2002, January through June.
1/16/02 Natural Health Solutions 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. This article provides the basics you'll need to know.
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