Community Corner
This Cats Guidesite welcomes articles and opinions from other people who share a passion for cats and their welfare. Since opinions are diverse and no one has all the answers, this format encourages a broad scope of information to be shared on the subject of Cats. Your photos and YouTube videos are also welcome, and forms are provided for each submittal.
Kari Winters Profile - Short biography for Kari Winters - Guest Write…
Kari Winters passed away in May of 2009. She will ever be remembered by the hundreds of people whose lives were touched by her as a woman who made a difference. Kari truly made a difference to those people whose lives she touched, but even a bigger difference for the dogs and cats for whom she gave a voice. Kari will be sorely missed.
Kari Winters passed away in May of 2009. She will ever be remembered by the hundreds of people whose lives were touched by her as a woman who made a difference. Kari truly made a difference to those people whose lives she touched, but even a bigger difference for the dogs and cats for whom she gave a voice. Kari will be sorely missed.
What is your favorite article on About.com Cats site - Reader…
Knowing which pages are most popular on my site is important, because then I know what topics my readers enjoy most. The features listed in the linked article are individual articles rather than full categories. They run the gamut of cat topics and I found the mixture quite interesting. You may also post your own favorite pages on this site in the form linked at the bottom of the page.
Knowing which pages are most popular on my site is important, because then I know what topics my readers enjoy most. The features listed in the linked article are individual articles rather than full categories. They run the gamut of cat topics and I found the mixture quite interesting. You may also post your own favorite pages on this site in the form linked at the bottom of the page.
2008 Cat News in Review - Highlights of news about cats - the good, t…
2008 has been a memorable year for cats, both on the About.com Cats site, and in news throughout the world. Some of it has been very good news, some very bad, and others remain to be seen. I've chronicled my own list of news, and you may add one item of your own in the form at the end of the linked article.
2008 has been a memorable year for cats, both on the About.com Cats site, and in news throughout the world. Some of it has been very good news, some very bad, and others remain to be seen. I've chronicled my own list of news, and you may add one item of your own in the form at the end of the linked article.
Exceptionally Intelligent Cats
Most of us agree that cats possess an innate intelligence. However, occasionally there comes along a cat who seems to carry that intelligence up a notch. Take Sasha, the cat who developed her own tools. Or Kishta, who not only learned how to open doors by herself, but taught other family cats how to do so. Read more about these exceptionally intelligent cats, then submit your own Jill Cordes' Biography
Short biography of Jill Cordes,
Most of us agree that cats possess an innate intelligence. However, occasionally there comes along a cat who seems to carry that intelligence up a notch. Take Sasha, the cat who developed her own tools. Or Kishta, who not only learned how to open doors by herself, but taught other family cats how to do so. Read more about these exceptionally intelligent cats, then submit your own Jill Cordes' Biography
Short biography of Jill Cordes,
Most-Commented Cat Blogs
One of the nicest part of having an online community about cats, is the give-and-take between readers who comment on various blog posts. The topic may be very serious, such as saving money on cat care during a poor economy, very humorous, such as funny cat pictures or videos or very poignant, such as the death of a well-known cat.
One of the nicest part of having an online community about cats, is the give-and-take between readers who comment on various blog posts. The topic may be very serious, such as saving money on cat care during a poor economy, very humorous, such as funny cat pictures or videos or very poignant, such as the death of a well-known cat.
Community Corner - Guest Writers Articles
This Cats Guidesite welcomes articles and opinions from other people who share a passion for cats and their welfare. Since opinions are diverse and no one has all the answers, this format encourages a broad scope of information to be shared on the subject of Cats. Enjoys these articles submitted by users of the Cats site at About.com.
This Cats Guidesite welcomes articles and opinions from other people who share a passion for cats and their welfare. Since opinions are diverse and no one has all the answers, this format encourages a broad scope of information to be shared on the subject of Cats. Enjoys these articles submitted by users of the Cats site at About.com.
Martine Carlsen
Biography of Martine Carlsen, illustrator, graphics artist, humorist.
Biography of Martine Carlsen, illustrator, graphics artist, humorist.
Kishta, the Intelligent Cat
Kishta is an overly-intelligent cat who learns by watching, then teaches the other cats what she's learned. Enjoy this guest article by Susan Brody, D.C.
Kishta is an overly-intelligent cat who learns by watching, then teaches the other cats what she's learned. Enjoy this guest article by Susan Brody, D.C.
Cici - The Cat That Came A Calling
Meet Cici, an extremely intelligent cat who has learned the art of door-knocking and toilet-flushing. A guest article for cats.about.com.
Meet Cici, an extremely intelligent cat who has learned the art of door-knocking and toilet-flushing. A guest article for cats.about.com.
Sasha - A Tool-Using Cat
While cats are considered intelligent, their use of tools has rarely been discussed. Meet Sasha, a cat who used observation and reasoning to develop a tool for making her dry food more palatable. Guest article by J. Justin Lancaster, Ph.D.
While cats are considered intelligent, their use of tools has rarely been discussed. Meet Sasha, a cat who used observation and reasoning to develop a tool for making her dry food more palatable. Guest article by J. Justin Lancaster, Ph.D.
Would You Like to be a Guest Writer for About Cats?
Some appropriate topics you might want to consider writing about are: Coping with a multi-cat household, Cat survival stories, managing a cat with a serious or disabling medical condition. Although I can't accept "why I love my cat" stories, we love to hear those on the forum.
Some appropriate topics you might want to consider writing about are: Coping with a multi-cat household, Cat survival stories, managing a cat with a serious or disabling medical condition. Although I can't accept "why I love my cat" stories, we love to hear those on the forum.
The Bombay Cat
by Michelle T. Bernard A freelance writer who breeds and shows American Shorthairs, she has been keeping her own cats vibrantly healthy using a raw meat diet, homeopathy, and plain common sense since 1993. She returns as a guest author with a profile of the exotic "parlor panther" known as the Bombay.
by Michelle T. Bernard A freelance writer who breeds and shows American Shorthairs, she has been keeping her own cats vibrantly healthy using a raw meat diet, homeopathy, and plain common sense since 1993. She returns as a guest author with a profile of the exotic "parlor panther" known as the Bombay.
The American Shorthair Cat
by Michelle T. Bernard A freelance writer who breeds and shows American Shorthairs, she has been keeping her own cats vibrantly healthy using a raw meat diet, homeopathy, and plain common sense since 1993. She shares with our readers some valuable insights into this popular breed of cats.
by Michelle T. Bernard A freelance writer who breeds and shows American Shorthairs, she has been keeping her own cats vibrantly healthy using a raw meat diet, homeopathy, and plain common sense since 1993. She shares with our readers some valuable insights into this popular breed of cats.
The Top 10 Ways to Decrease Your Allergies to Cats!
by Marcia Tepping Naturally, if we were sane and rational about our allergies, we would stay away from anything that makes us sick. Many of us, however, are not sane and rational about pets, especially our cats. Although cat allergy symptoms may never go away completely, they are manageable.
by Marcia Tepping Naturally, if we were sane and rational about our allergies, we would stay away from anything that makes us sick. Many of us, however, are not sane and rational about pets, especially our cats. Although cat allergy symptoms may never go away completely, they are manageable.
Knowing When to Let Go
by Kari Winters Unfortunately, your cat will probably go before you do and you may even have to make the decision to help him or her to die. No one wants to say good-bye to a furry loved one, but there is great peace in knowing that when the time came, you were able to do the most loving thing.
by Kari Winters Unfortunately, your cat will probably go before you do and you may even have to make the decision to help him or her to die. No one wants to say good-bye to a furry loved one, but there is great peace in knowing that when the time came, you were able to do the most loving thing.
Marrying Into the Food Chain,
by Stacy Mantle Can a man survive marriage into the food chain, especially when the pack leader is his bride? Stacy Mantle, author of "Conquering the Food Chain: Living Among Animals (Without Becoming One)" thinks so, and tells how Sam made it happen.
by Stacy Mantle Can a man survive marriage into the food chain, especially when the pack leader is his bride? Stacy Mantle, author of "Conquering the Food Chain: Living Among Animals (Without Becoming One)" thinks so, and tells how Sam made it happen.
Toilet Training vs Kitty Litter,
by Lin Komula With patience, persistence, and the right cat, toilet training can be the answer to your litter box woes, according to this guest writer.
by Lin Komula With patience, persistence, and the right cat, toilet training can be the answer to your litter box woes, according to this guest writer.
MIDNIGHT - Lord of the Ferals
by Jeannine Jeannine was stricken by a severe case of ailurophilia six years ago, and for the past four years has managed a TNR colony. Read her moving tribute to Midnight, who was the "King of the Stump."
by Jeannine Jeannine was stricken by a severe case of ailurophilia six years ago, and for the past four years has managed a TNR colony. Read her moving tribute to Midnight, who was the "King of the Stump."
10 Tips for Cats Who Are Forced to Relocate with Their Owners
by Cathy Goodwin Cathy Goodwin is a moving expert, but this piece was written strictly for fun. (Probably better if you don't let your kitty read it.)
by Cathy Goodwin Cathy Goodwin is a moving expert, but this piece was written strictly for fun. (Probably better if you don't let your kitty read it.)
My Hero: Nemo, Donor Cat
by Becky Adams Meet Nemo - he's her real life hero and no, she's not biased. He comes by that label honestly because during his working career he provided twenty-two packets of blood products that restored life and health to felines across the country. His job was very important as there are only four animal blood banks in the entire U.S.!
by Becky Adams Meet Nemo - he's her real life hero and no, she's not biased. He comes by that label honestly because during his working career he provided twenty-two packets of blood products that restored life and health to felines across the country. His job was very important as there are only four animal blood banks in the entire U.S.!
FERALS: feed 'em, fix 'em, free 'em
by Stephanie Olsen Helpful advice for managing your own feral cat colony from someone with experience on two continents. This is Stephanie's second guest article for About Cats.
by Stephanie Olsen Helpful advice for managing your own feral cat colony from someone with experience on two continents. This is Stephanie's second guest article for About Cats.
Taz's Downfall
A tropical avocado tree was Taz's downfall, but he miraculously recovered from a fall on his head - a true Survivor Kitty.
A tropical avocado tree was Taz's downfall, but he miraculously recovered from a fall on his head - a true Survivor Kitty.
Cat Haiku by Maurice
This member has submitted so many terrific Haikus for my poetry section that he now has his own page. Delightful and entertaining!
This member has submitted so many terrific Haikus for my poetry section that he now has his own page. Delightful and entertaining!
Scoop and Snuggle- Warming up an Aloof Cat
by Colleen Patrick Colleen's third guest article for About Cats offers a cozy, loving, fun way to teach your stand-offish cat how to cuddle. You'll love it and so will Spike.
by Colleen Patrick Colleen's third guest article for About Cats offers a cozy, loving, fun way to teach your stand-offish cat how to cuddle. You'll love it and so will Spike.
Meezer Express Scores Again
by Siri Wine Siri brings the reader along with her on a trip to deliver a rescued "Meezer" to her new home.
by Siri Wine Siri brings the reader along with her on a trip to deliver a rescued "Meezer" to her new home.
Feline Behaviors (Why does my kitty do this?)
by Holly D. Webber This is Holly's second guest article for About Cats, and she answers a number of those little niggling questions about strange kitty behavior.
by Holly D. Webber This is Holly's second guest article for About Cats, and she answers a number of those little niggling questions about strange kitty behavior.
Misty, Secret Agent Cat
(This is also the third in a series of articles on Working Cats) Misty is a government worker who brings her catly skills into highly top-secret work.
(This is also the third in a series of articles on Working Cats) Misty is a government worker who brings her catly skills into highly top-secret work.
Declawing as Seen by a Shelter Volunteer
by Colleen Patrick Colleen's second guest article discusses the psychology of declawing as seen by a shelter voluteer who sees the pitiful results.
by Colleen Patrick Colleen's second guest article discusses the psychology of declawing as seen by a shelter voluteer who sees the pitiful results.
Learning to Live with Sophie
You'll laugh and cry with Kelly as she learns what it's like to be owned by her first cat.
You'll laugh and cry with Kelly as she learns what it's like to be owned by her first cat.
Tips for Purchasing a Pedigreed Cat or Kitten
by Holly D. Webber Purchasing a "purebred" cat is a big decision with lifelong effects, and Holly helps you with your homework before making that move.
by Holly D. Webber Purchasing a "purebred" cat is a big decision with lifelong effects, and Holly helps you with your homework before making that move.
When You Gotta Go...(Moving with Cats)
by S. Lorentz Dreading a move with cats? How about moving six of them from Canada to Poland and living to tell about it?
by S. Lorentz Dreading a move with cats? How about moving six of them from Canada to Poland and living to tell about it?
Feral Cats
by Stray Cat A complete study of the causes and lives of feral cats, by the founder of Forlorn Ferals, a feral rescuer herself.
by Stray Cat A complete study of the causes and lives of feral cats, by the founder of Forlorn Ferals, a feral rescuer herself.
What Happens to Tiger if You Die?
by Colleen Patrick We don't like to think of death, particularly when it involves ourselves, but what about taking a yearlong trip? What would happen to your cat then? Colleen Patrick leads you through a list of things to consider.
by Colleen Patrick We don't like to think of death, particularly when it involves ourselves, but what about taking a yearlong trip? What would happen to your cat then? Colleen Patrick leads you through a list of things to consider.
Kitty Is What Kitty Eats
Donna asks the question, "How can you keep your cat alive on dead food?"-- then answers it by telling you how you can put life back into your cat's diet.
Donna asks the question, "How can you keep your cat alive on dead food?"-- then answers it by telling you how you can put life back into your cat's diet.
Bartonella Henselae in Cats
Feline upper respiratory infections (URI) can be baffling and frustrating, but sometimes are very curable, especially if the cause is a bacteria called Bartonella henselae. Guest article by Tina Camporeale.
Feline upper respiratory infections (URI) can be baffling and frustrating, but sometimes are very curable, especially if the cause is a bacteria called Bartonella henselae. Guest article by Tina Camporeale.