Cats: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Cat Age Conversion Chart
A handy chart for converting your cat's age to human years.
A handy chart for converting your cat's age to human years.
Life Expectancy of Cats
How long is the common cat supposed to live? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
How long is the common cat supposed to live? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
He Peed WHERE?
Cats urinating outside the litterbox is cited as one of the main reasons for surrendering cats to animal shelters. You can rid your house of cat urine odor and retrain your cat to the litterbox by using the tips in this article.
Cats urinating outside the litterbox is cited as one of the main reasons for surrendering cats to animal shelters. You can rid your house of cat urine odor and retrain your cat to the litterbox by using the tips in this article.
Signs of Pregnancy
If a cat was in heat and had access to a tom cat (unneutered male), the likelihood that she is pregnant is very strong. Learn to recognize the physical and behavioral signs a cat is pregnant.
If a cat was in heat and had access to a tom cat (unneutered male), the likelihood that she is pregnant is very strong. Learn to recognize the physical and behavioral signs a cat is pregnant.
FIV in Cats
A positive test for FIV does not mean a mandatory death sentence for your cats. With proper diet and veterinary management, cats with FIV can survive many years.
A positive test for FIV does not mean a mandatory death sentence for your cats. With proper diet and veterinary management, cats with FIV can survive many years.
Tell if Your Female Cat is ...
Female cats that are not spayed will eventually come into heat, and the signs are not entirely ambiguous. Here are some behavioral symptoms to look for if you suspect your diva is in heat.
Female cats that are not spayed will eventually come into heat, and the signs are not entirely ambiguous. Here are some behavioral symptoms to look for if you suspect your diva is in heat.
Cat Behavior 101
Behavioral problems in cats, such as avoiding the litterbox, excessive meowing and other attention-seeking behavior, biting and painful or destructive scratching can be corrected by first eliminating physical causes, then instituting a program of gradual retraining, with the help of these resources. Remember that there are no bad cats, only uninformed cat caregivers.
Behavioral problems in cats, such as avoiding the litterbox, excessive meowing and other attention-seeking behavior, biting and painful or destructive scratching can be corrected by first eliminating physical causes, then instituting a program of gradual retraining, with the help of these resources. Remember that there are no bad cats, only uninformed cat caregivers.
Convert Cat's Age to Human ...
How to determine your cat's age in human years, including an attached conversion chart.
How to determine your cat's age in human years, including an attached conversion chart.
Human Foods for Cats?
Although some cats will beg for scraps of human foods at the table, it is best to limit their food to commercial cat foods or specially prepared cat foods with cats' nutritional needs in mind. Some human foods should NEVER be fed to cats because of the potential of toxicity.
Although some cats will beg for scraps of human foods at the table, it is best to limit their food to commercial cat foods or specially prepared cat foods with cats' nutritional needs in mind. Some human foods should NEVER be fed to cats because of the potential of toxicity.
So Your Cat is Pregnant
So your cat turned up pregnant or a pregnant stray adopted you. Where do you go from here? Here is help in deciding whether to let the pregnancy continue or to opt for spaying and abortion.
So your cat turned up pregnant or a pregnant stray adopted you. Where do you go from here? Here is help in deciding whether to let the pregnancy continue or to opt for spaying and abortion.
Mating in Cats
What happens when cats mate? Is it true a litter of kittens can be fathered by different cats? Can my cat become pregnant while still nursing her kittens? Answers to all these questions on mating and conception in cats.
What happens when cats mate? Is it true a litter of kittens can be fathered by different cats? Can my cat become pregnant while still nursing her kittens? Answers to all these questions on mating and conception in cats.
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
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
Cats' Pet Peeves
Have 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 yourself responsible for your cat's bad attitude. For example, does his litter box smell like a construction area portable toilet? Learn more of cats' typical pet peeves.
Have 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 yourself responsible for your cat's bad attitude. For example, does his litter box smell like a construction area portable toilet? Learn more of cats' typical pet peeves.
Tracking Kittens Six Weeks
The fifth week of a kitten's development is an important one, as he can be introduced to canned food, and subsequently, will learn to use a litter box.
The fifth week of a kitten's development is an important one, as he can be introduced to canned food, and subsequently, will learn to use a litter box.
Allergic to Cats
Cat Allergies. Top Ten Steps for Reducing Allergies to Cats by guest writer Mercia Tapping.
Cat Allergies. Top Ten Steps for Reducing Allergies to Cats by guest writer Mercia Tapping.
Premium Dry Cat Foods
Since a number of premium dry cat foods have been introduced recently, my picks have been significantly
Since a number of premium dry cat foods have been introduced recently, my picks have been significantly
Aggression Between Family Cats
Aggression between cats sharing a household can come in several forms, including play aggression, redirected aggression, and territorial aggression. It is important to understand the kind of aggression before attempting to intervene.
Aggression between cats sharing a household can come in several forms, including play aggression, redirected aggression, and territorial aggression. It is important to understand the kind of aggression before attempting to intervene.
Tracking First Six Weeks
Part 2 of a series on tracking the development of a kitten from birth to one year: what to expect. This part discusses the all-important first six weeks.
Part 2 of a series on tracking the development of a kitten from birth to one year: what to expect. This part discusses the all-important first six weeks.
catspurr
One of the top items of curiosity about cats is 'why do they purr?' Although there is no definitive answer why cats purr, it is a remarkable ability shared by no other animal, except certain big cats and the raccoon.
One of the top items of curiosity about cats is 'why do they purr?' Although there is no definitive answer why cats purr, it is a remarkable ability shared by no other animal, except certain big cats and the raccoon.
Bottle-Feed a Newborn Kitten
Step-by-step instructions for bottle-feeding a newborn kitten, including precautions to take, helpful tips, and the follow-through you'll need to provide as a surrogate cat mother.
Step-by-step instructions for bottle-feeding a newborn kitten, including precautions to take, helpful tips, and the follow-through you'll need to provide as a surrogate cat mother.
Top Mistakes of Cat Owners
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new at owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new at owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
Top Picks 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 adult cats. Any of them would form a fine staple diet for a cat. The order is based mostly by my own cats' reaction to these foods, and as we know, cats will sometimes turn up their noses today at yesterday's favorite. The bottom line is that the best food is wasted, if your cat won't eat it, so don't be too focused on the numbers.
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 adult cats. Any of them would form a fine staple diet for a cat. The order is based mostly by my own cats' reaction to these foods, and as we know, cats will sometimes turn up their noses today at yesterday's favorite. The bottom line is that the best food is wasted, if your cat won't eat it, so don't be too focused on the numbers.
bringingkittenhome
The time may come when you will need all the help you can find on kitten care. Kittens have specific needs and their care at a young age will have a lot to determine their health and well-being as adult cats. Unless you are an old hand at kitten care, this article will give you the necessary information you need on raising healthy kittens.
The time may come when you will need all the help you can find on kitten care. Kittens have specific needs and their care at a young age will have a lot to determine their health and well-being as adult cats. Unless you are an old hand at kitten care, this article will give you the necessary information you need on raising healthy kittens.
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.
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.
Human Pregnancy and Cats
Forget the old wives' tales about cat litter being dangerous around pregnant women or cats sucking the breath from babies. You can keep your cat even through pregnancy, by following a few simple rules involving cat litter management.
Forget the old wives' tales about cat litter being dangerous around pregnant women or cats sucking the breath from babies. You can keep your cat even through pregnancy, by following a few simple rules involving cat litter management.
Cat Sex 101
Cats sex activities may seem simple to the casual observer: they mate loudly, frequently, and indiscriminately, then give birth to a bunch of kittens. The truth is not quite as clear-cut as that, however. For instance, did you know that cats do not ovulate until they mate? Or that a female cat may give birth to five kittens, each from a different father? Learn the truth of these matters and much more about cat sex activities.
Cats sex activities may seem simple to the casual observer: they mate loudly, frequently, and indiscriminately, then give birth to a bunch of kittens. The truth is not quite as clear-cut as that, however. For instance, did you know that cats do not ovulate until they mate? Or that a female cat may give birth to five kittens, each from a different father? Learn the truth of these matters and much more about cat sex activities.
Post-Natal Care
The first two to three weeks are the most crucial for your mother cat and her newborn kittens. The kittens are developing rapidly, and the queen will usually show symptoms of any post-partum problems by this time. Learn more about the care needed by your queen and her kittens.
The first two to three weeks are the most crucial for your mother cat and her newborn kittens. The kittens are developing rapidly, and the queen will usually show symptoms of any post-partum problems by this time. Learn more about the care needed by your queen and her kittens.
How Cats Love
Learn 14 ways cats love their owners. Understand the ways cats show love. Read this list of 14 top expressions of feline affection.
Learn 14 ways cats love their owners. Understand the ways cats show love. Read this list of 14 top expressions of feline affection.
kittensfirstyear
Your kitten's first year is the most important one, in terms of his physical development as well as the human-feline bonding you will develop, which will help mold his personality. These are months to cherish, as they pass by all too quickly. Here's what to expect in your kitten's development from three to six months and beyond.
Your kitten's first year is the most important one, in terms of his physical development as well as the human-feline bonding you will develop, which will help mold his personality. These are months to cherish, as they pass by all too quickly. Here's what to expect in your kitten's development from three to six months and beyond.
Cats Picture Album Index
Some cat lovers' idea of great content is pictures of cats, cute kitten pictures, kitty photo albums, or picture galleries of cats. These pages are an eyefeast of exactly that: Just one kitty picture after another, including breed picture galleries, cat pictures sorted by color, kitten photos, and much more.
Some cat lovers' idea of great content is pictures of cats, cute kitten pictures, kitty photo albums, or picture galleries of cats. These pages are an eyefeast of exactly that: Just one kitty picture after another, including breed picture galleries, cat pictures sorted by color, kitten photos, and much more.
Pregnant Cat: Birth Process
The big day has arrived when your pregnant cat goes into labor. Chances are that you will not need to do anything to help with the birth process except to be with your cat to encourage her. However, you should know how to spot potential problems and what action to take, should she need assistance with the birth process.
The big day has arrived when your pregnant cat goes into labor. Chances are that you will not need to do anything to help with the birth process except to be with your cat to encourage her. However, you should know how to spot potential problems and what action to take, should she need assistance with the birth process.
Pet Food Recalls
Pet food recalls always attract immediate public attention, requiring instant coverage by website writers and managers. Because these recalls affect so many people's pets, the journalist's coverage must be accurate and factual, while demonstrating empathy toward the readers. Learn more about the anatomy of pet food recalls with this article from About.com.
Pet food recalls always attract immediate public attention, requiring instant coverage by website writers and managers. Because these recalls affect so many people's pets, the journalist's coverage must be accurate and factual, while demonstrating empathy toward the readers. Learn more about the anatomy of pet food recalls with this article from About.com.
Cat Repellent
Use these 10 cat repellent tips to keep cats away from gardens, off cars, and prevent indoor cat behavior problems. Prevent indoor cat behavior problems by keeping stray cats away with these 10 cat repellent tips.
Use these 10 cat repellent tips to keep cats away from gardens, off cars, and prevent indoor cat behavior problems. Prevent indoor cat behavior problems by keeping stray cats away with these 10 cat repellent tips.
Cat Person 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 analyze your true relationship with your cat.
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 analyze your true relationship with your cat.
FAQ How Often to Feed Cat
How often should I feed my cat? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats.
How often should I feed my cat? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats.
felineanalglands
That stink you sense coming from your normally sweet-smelling cat may be the result if his expressing his anal glands. Learn the hows and whys of these remarkable organs of cat communication.
That stink you sense coming from your normally sweet-smelling cat may be the result if his expressing his anal glands. Learn the hows and whys of these remarkable organs of cat communication.
Sexing Kittens
A reader asks how to determine the sex of a kitten.
A reader asks how to determine the sex of a kitten.
How to Introduce Your New C...
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.
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 Old is My Cat
The fact that cats develop and age so rapidly in a short time is both fascinating and sad to the people who love them. Kittens develop to the age of a 15 year old human child in just the first year of their lives. An adult cat in the prime of his life at 32 human years is only four years old. Shocking, isn't it? The reality is that even relatively long-lived cats don't live as long as we'd like. Learn more about cats' aging with these resources.
The fact that cats develop and age so rapidly in a short time is both fascinating and sad to the people who love them. Kittens develop to the age of a 15 year old human child in just the first year of their lives. An adult cat in the prime of his life at 32 human years is only four years old. Shocking, isn't it? The reality is that even relatively long-lived cats don't live as long as we'd like. Learn more about cats' aging with these resources.
Cats Photo Quiz - Boy Cat or Girl Cat
So you think you can tell a male or female cat by their looks? Test your skills with this cats picture quiz, boy vs girl cats. It may not be as easy as you think
So you think you can tell a male or female cat by their looks? Test your skills with this cats picture quiz, boy vs girl cats. It may not be as easy as you think
Cats Age
How, exactly, is a cat's approximate age determined? We took in a stray cat that we'd been feeding for several weeks, and we are curious how old he is. I know that something about cats' teeth is a clue, but I don't know what to look for, exactly. What are the guidelines for telling your cat's age?
How, exactly, is a cat's approximate age determined? We took in a stray cat that we'd been feeding for several weeks, and we are curious how old he is. I know that something about cats' teeth is a clue, but I don't know what to look for, exactly. What are the guidelines for telling your cat's age?
Top Odor Removal Products
Top Picks for products designed to remove cats urine odor and stains, from your About Guide to Cats.
Top Picks for products designed to remove cats urine odor and stains, from your About Guide to Cats.
Finding Lost Cats
Your cat turns up missing. Is he a runaway cat, a catnapped cat, or injured or dead? Here are some useful tips for searching for your lost cat, and for preventing the theft of your cat in future.
Your cat turns up missing. Is he a runaway cat, a catnapped cat, or injured or dead? Here are some useful tips for searching for your lost cat, and for preventing the theft of your cat in future.
Raising Newborn Kittens
Raising tiny newborn kittens can be challenging, intensely rewarding and sometimes heartbreaking. This article gives you some tools to help balance the odds in the kittens favor, so your newborn kittens can grow to be healthy cats.
Raising tiny newborn kittens can be challenging, intensely rewarding and sometimes heartbreaking. This article gives you some tools to help balance the odds in the kittens favor, so your newborn kittens can grow to be healthy cats.
Top Commercial Cat Deterrents
Sometimes homemade methods simply don't work when trying to deter a cat from activities with potential hazards. These commercial cat repellents will help keep your cat safe; others will keep stray cats out of your yard.
Sometimes homemade methods simply don't work when trying to deter a cat from activities with potential hazards. These commercial cat repellents will help keep your cat safe; others will keep stray cats out of your yard.
Tabby Cats
Did you know the Tabby cat is not a breed, but a color pattern? Many cat breeds include the tabby pattern, as do out beloved Moggie cats. We extoll the virtues of the common but glorious tabby cat, along with some legends about the M on the forehead of the tabby.
Did you know the Tabby cat is not a breed, but a color pattern? Many cat breeds include the tabby pattern, as do out beloved Moggie cats. We extoll the virtues of the common but glorious tabby cat, along with some legends about the M on the forehead of the tabby.
Kitten Food for Kittens
Kittens are not just miniature cats. Kittens' growth and development needs require extra protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to get the right start in life. Save the cat food for your big guys, and give your kitten what he needs: kitten food.
Kittens are not just miniature cats. Kittens' growth and development needs require extra protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to get the right start in life. Save the cat food for your big guys, and give your kitten what he needs: kitten food.
Does Your Cat Bite and Scra...
It's sad to see a cat gotten rid of because of biting and scratching behavior. While biting and scratching are painful and frustrating, these behaviors can be changed with understanding and patience. First you need to find the reason for the biting or scratching. Understanding your cat's body language is often the key.
It's sad to see a cat gotten rid of because of biting and scratching behavior. While biting and scratching are painful and frustrating, these behaviors can be changed with understanding and patience. First you need to find the reason for the biting or scratching. Understanding your cat's body language is often the key.
Summertime Checklist
Summer doldrums hit our cats as hard as they do us humans. Learn how to keep your cat healthy, safe, and comfortable during the dog days of summer
Summer doldrums hit our cats as hard as they do us humans. Learn how to keep your cat healthy, safe, and comfortable during the dog days of summer
Before You Adopt a New Cat
Adopting a cat for the first time should be a lifetime commitment, so it is important to do your homework
Adopting a cat for the first time should be a lifetime commitment, so it is important to do your homework
How to Introduce Your New D...
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.
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.
Cat Food Comparison A to Z
Find a list of cat food products by manufacturer and brand names, A to Z, and follow the links to compare ingredients.
Find a list of cat food products by manufacturer and brand names, A to Z, and follow the links to compare ingredients.
Breeds and Color Patterns
Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms, such as purebreed, DSH, and tabby. Learn more about the qualifying differences between these terms.
Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms, such as purebreed, DSH, and tabby. Learn more about the qualifying differences between these terms.
Hairballs
Hairballs are not only a nuisance, they can create harmful intestinal blockages, if excessive. Here's help in combatting hairballs, and preventing them from happening again.
Hairballs are not only a nuisance, they can create harmful intestinal blockages, if excessive. Here's help in combatting hairballs, and preventing them from happening again.
Shopping List for New Cat
Shopping list for the essentials you will need before bring home your first cat.
Shopping list for the essentials you will need before bring home your first cat.
Meowing
Learn how to stop excessive meowing. Understand what meowing means. Translate meowing and what your cat wants with this behavior article by Amy Shojai, CABC for About.com.
Learn how to stop excessive meowing. Understand what meowing means. Translate meowing and what your cat wants with this behavior article by Amy Shojai, CABC for About.com.
Heat Cycles in Cats
Female cats can start heat cycles at a very early age, and, until spayed or they become pregnant, the cycles will occur with frequent regularity. Learn more about heat cycles, also called oestrus, or estrus cycles in cats.
Female cats can start heat cycles at a very early age, and, until spayed or they become pregnant, the cycles will occur with frequent regularity. Learn more about heat cycles, also called oestrus, or estrus cycles in cats.
2010 Wordless Wednesday Picture Gallery: Valentine Cats
This photo arrived too late for Valentine's Day, but I couldn't bear to wait another year to use it.
This photo arrived too late for Valentine's Day, but I couldn't bear to wait another year to use it.
stress_in_cats
Stress and anxiety in cats can come from many causes, and stress will exacerbate many cat diseases and conditions. Here's help in discovering the causes of stress in your cat, and how to minimize stress and anxiety and help your kitty relax once more.
Stress and anxiety in cats can come from many causes, and stress will exacerbate many cat diseases and conditions. Here's help in discovering the causes of stress in your cat, and how to minimize stress and anxiety and help your kitty relax once more.
Siamese Cats Picture Gallery: Shadow
In 1880 the King of Siam gave two pairs of Siamese cats to the English consul-general in Bangkok, and he brought them home to England, where they created a sensation. Their popularity zoomed rapidly and although the breed standard has changed significantly over the years, Siamese remain high in popularity for people looking for a pedigreed pet. Whether your tastes run from the Traditional to the modern version of the Siamese, these pictures represent exotic looking Meezers in all their glory.
In 1880 the King of Siam gave two pairs of Siamese cats to the English consul-general in Bangkok, and he brought them home to England, where they created a sensation. Their popularity zoomed rapidly and although the breed standard has changed significantly over the years, Siamese remain high in popularity for people looking for a pedigreed pet. Whether your tastes run from the Traditional to the modern version of the Siamese, these pictures represent exotic looking Meezers in all their glory.
Remove Cat Urine Odor
How can I remove cat urine odor from laundry - Cats FAQ
How can I remove cat urine odor from laundry - Cats FAQ
Your First Cat Tutorial
The decision to adopt your first cat is a monumental one, both for you and for your new cat, which I hope will be a family member for life. Whether you are thinking about getting a cat, or have just adopted your first one, this tutorial has been designed to make your relationship with this special cat a lasting one. This is what we mean by the term 'a forever home.' You'll learn everything from preparing your home for your new cat to making him or her a lifetime friend and companion.
The decision to adopt your first cat is a monumental one, both for you and for your new cat, which I hope will be a family member for life. Whether you are thinking about getting a cat, or have just adopted your first one, this tutorial has been designed to make your relationship with this special cat a lasting one. This is what we mean by the term 'a forever home.' You'll learn everything from preparing your home for your new cat to making him or her a lifetime friend and companion.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning
Countering Counter-Surfing ...
One of the more common discussions in the Cats Forum as well as my email box is on keeping cats off the kitchen counter. Indeed, some people are of the conviction that it's okay to let their cats counter-surf. However, I'm with the side that views counter-surfing as unsafe, because of potential hazards to the cats, such as jumping on a hot stove or ingesting cleaning products' residue.
One of the more common discussions in the Cats Forum as well as my email box is on keeping cats off the kitchen counter. Indeed, some people are of the conviction that it's okay to let their cats counter-surf. However, I'm with the side that views counter-surfing as unsafe, because of potential hazards to the cats, such as jumping on a hot stove or ingesting cleaning products' residue.
hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism in Cats - its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Hyperthyroidism in Cats - its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.
Hemingway Cats
Learn the history and story behind the many-toed cats known as Hemingway Cats, polydactyls, or Mitten Cats.
Learn the history and story behind the many-toed cats known as Hemingway Cats, polydactyls, or Mitten Cats.
Cat Attention-Seeking
Attention-seeking behavior and excessive vocalization often go hand-in-hand with cats. Causes for these behaviors can be either physical or emotional, or both. Before punishing your cat for excessive crying and meowing, or other attention seeking behavior, do some homework on possible causes.
Attention-seeking behavior and excessive vocalization often go hand-in-hand with cats. Causes for these behaviors can be either physical or emotional, or both. Before punishing your cat for excessive crying and meowing, or other attention seeking behavior, do some homework on possible causes.
Tuxedo facts_fiction
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, or that the largest inheritance given a cat was to a tuxedo? Learn more amazing bits of fact and/or fiction about tuxedo cats, as researched by Dr. Magrathea Wallace, aka Maggie.
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, or that the largest inheritance given a cat was to a tuxedo? Learn more amazing bits of fact and/or fiction about tuxedo cats, as researched by Dr. Magrathea Wallace, aka Maggie.
Cat Pregnancy Stages
This article is part of a tutorial on Cat Reproduction 101. Lesson five deals with the development of the kitten embryo, and care of the mother cat (queen) up until the date of birth.
This article is part of a tutorial on Cat Reproduction 101. Lesson five deals with the development of the kitten embryo, and care of the mother cat (queen) up until the date of birth.
Scruffing a Cat
Scruffing is one of the best ways of discouraging undesirable behavior in cats, as it is one of the ways mother cats discipline their kittens. Learn how to scruff your cat to train him properly.
Scruffing is one of the best ways of discouraging undesirable behavior in cats, as it is one of the ways mother cats discipline their kittens. Learn how to scruff your cat to train him properly.
Fatty Liver Disease in Cats
Fatty Liver Disease in cats can come on very suddenly, and when diagnosed in time, can be cured by dietary means, but left untreated can be fatal.
Fatty Liver Disease in cats can come on very suddenly, and when diagnosed in time, can be cured by dietary means, but left untreated can be fatal.
Cats' Body Language
Follow a picture tour with descriptions and explanations of cats' body language and what it signifies to humans and other cats.
Follow a picture tour with descriptions and explanations of cats' body language and what it signifies to humans and other cats.
Two Kittens
The case for adopting two kittens - 10 reasons why two kittens are better than one.
The case for adopting two kittens - 10 reasons why two kittens are better than one.
Safely Remove a Tick From a...
How to remove a tick from a cat to prevent disease that threatens both you and the cat.
How to remove a tick from a cat to prevent disease that threatens both you and the cat.
Ways to Ease Travel by Car ...
Cats can travel by car if you do your homework in advance. Follow these tips on how to travel with your cat by car, while making the trip easier on both of you.
Cats can travel by car if you do your homework in advance. Follow these tips on how to travel with your cat by car, while making the trip easier on both of you.
Canned Cat Food
Although many people rely on dry cat food as a staple for their cats' diets, canned cat food is a must for developing strong bones and muscles, while mitigating many potential conditions caused or contributed to by an all-dry cat food diet.
Although many people rely on dry cat food as a staple for their cats' diets, canned cat food is a must for developing strong bones and muscles, while mitigating many potential conditions caused or contributed to by an all-dry cat food diet.
Raw Food Diet for Cats: A N...
Many nutritionists and veterinarians agree that a raw food diet is best for cats. Here are the pros and cons, and how to go about utilizing it.
Many nutritionists and veterinarians agree that a raw food diet is best for cats. Here are the pros and cons, and how to go about utilizing it.
Kitten Supplement Formula
Keep this kitten supplement recipe handy for feeding orphaned kittens in an emergency.It also offers nutrition to ailing cats, cats with dental problems which prevent biting, and anorexic cats.
Keep this kitten supplement recipe handy for feeding orphaned kittens in an emergency.It also offers nutrition to ailing cats, cats with dental problems which prevent biting, and anorexic cats.
Tips for Choosing Cat Food
Cat food is one of the most important expenses of feline guardianship, next to veterinary care. It is important to note that proper diet can eliminate or delay veterinary expense for a number of serious medical conditions. Learn how to read cat food labels to make intelligent choices for your cat.
Cat food is one of the most important expenses of feline guardianship, next to veterinary care. It is important to note that proper diet can eliminate or delay veterinary expense for a number of serious medical conditions. Learn how to read cat food labels to make intelligent choices for your cat.
Discipline of Cats
Cats are highly intelligent creatures who need little training or discipline to 'behave' the way their humans think they should behave. Learn how to separate undesirable behavior from communication of a cat's dissatisfaction, and how to correctly discipline a cat if indeed, a behavior problem exists.
Cats are highly intelligent creatures who need little training or discipline to 'behave' the way their humans think they should behave. Learn how to separate undesirable behavior from communication of a cat's dissatisfaction, and how to correctly discipline a cat if indeed, a behavior problem exists.
Reasons to Keep Cats Indoors
Many cat lovers are now savvy that indoor cats are safer cats, while others still think that cats deserve freedom to run in the great outdoors. For those holdouts, consider these top 10 reasons to keep cats indoors.
Many cat lovers are now savvy that indoor cats are safer cats, while others still think that cats deserve freedom to run in the great outdoors. For those holdouts, consider these top 10 reasons to keep cats indoors.
Eyes of a Cat
While the eye may be the window to the soul, you can learn a number of things about both your cat's mood and his health by looking in his eyes.
While the eye may be the window to the soul, you can learn a number of things about both your cat's mood and his health by looking in his eyes.
Cat Over-Grooming
Read about why stress causes over-grooming behavior problems in cats. Learn how to relieve stress that causes over-grooming behavior problems in cats.
Read about why stress causes over-grooming behavior problems in cats. Learn how to relieve stress that causes over-grooming behavior problems in cats.
Introducing Your New Kitten...
The first few weeks of a new kitten's life with his new family are critical to his future well-being. Learn how to integrate your kitten with existing cats in the household, as well as how to introduce him as a first-time cat.
The first few weeks of a new kitten's life with his new family are critical to his future well-being. Learn how to integrate your kitten with existing cats in the household, as well as how to introduce him as a first-time cat.
Ask Amy: Cat Poops Outside Box
Refer to this Ask Amy article to solve cat pooping outside the litter box. Learn how to stop your cat pooping outside of the litter box. Understand why cats poop outside the litter box, and how to solve it.
Refer to this Ask Amy article to solve cat pooping outside the litter box. Learn how to stop your cat pooping outside of the litter box. Understand why cats poop outside the litter box, and how to solve it.
How To Train a Kitten to the Litterbox
How to train your new kitten to the litterbox, if the MomCat isn't around to do it.
How to train your new kitten to the litterbox, if the MomCat isn't around to do it.
Ask Amy Neutered Cat Humping
Understanding sexual behavior of neutered cats. Why cat neutering may not stop mounting behavior. What cat mounting behavior means in neutered cats.
Understanding sexual behavior of neutered cats. Why cat neutering may not stop mounting behavior. What cat mounting behavior means in neutered cats.
Kitten Care Lesson One
Kittens are the most wonderful tiny creatures on Earth, but they come complete with insatiable curiosity, which can be their downfall unless you stay one step ahead. This week we'll assume you don't have your new kitten yet, but will help you set the groundwork for a safe introduction to your home.
Kittens are the most wonderful tiny creatures on Earth, but they come complete with insatiable curiosity, which can be their downfall unless you stay one step ahead. This week we'll assume you don't have your new kitten yet, but will help you set the groundwork for a safe introduction to your home.
Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders in cats present with a variety of symptoms, stemming from a variety of possible causes, from injury to hypertension to parasitical invasion. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the more common neurological disorders in cats.
Neurological disorders in cats present with a variety of symptoms, stemming from a variety of possible causes, from injury to hypertension to parasitical invasion. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of the more common neurological disorders in cats.
Plants Poisonous to Cats
List of plants poisonous to cats and other pets, including type of reaction for each plant
List of plants poisonous to cats and other pets, including type of reaction for each plant
marijuana and cats
A reader wants to know if marijuana is toxic to cats. Will inhaling second-hand pot smoke cause problems? How about eating the leaves of the plant? I've heard that it it just the same as catnip, as far as cats go, but I wouldn't want to do anything to harm my cats.
A reader wants to know if marijuana is toxic to cats. Will inhaling second-hand pot smoke cause problems? How about eating the leaves of the plant? I've heard that it it just the same as catnip, as far as cats go, but I wouldn't want to do anything to harm my cats.
Eye Problems and Blindness
Feline disease profile on eye problems and blindness in cats. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of problems that affect the vision of cats, including conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, tumors, and other conditions involving the eyes of cats.
Feline disease profile on eye problems and blindness in cats. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of problems that affect the vision of cats, including conjunctivitis, cataracts, glaucoma, tumors, and other conditions involving the eyes of cats.
The First Vet Visit
The first veterinary visit is all-important before introducing your new cat or kitten to other cats in your household, both for the health of your new kitten, and for the safety of your other cats.
The first veterinary visit is all-important before introducing your new cat or kitten to other cats in your household, both for the health of your new kitten, and for the safety of your other cats.
Train Your Cat to Walk With...
How to train your cat to walk with you on a leash, part of a how to series.
How to train your cat to walk with you on a leash, part of a how to series.
Knowing When to Let Go
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 loved cat, but there is great peace in knowing that when the time came, you were able to do the most loving thing. Kari Winters helps you know when it is time to let go of a loved cat, with her guest article for About.com Cats
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 loved cat, but there is great peace in knowing that when the time came, you were able to do the most loving thing. Kari Winters helps you know when it is time to let go of a loved cat, with her guest article for About.com Cats
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.
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.
Persian Cats Picture Gallery: T.C.
In the late 19th century, North America discovered the Persian cat, and it soon reached the zenith of being the most popular cat in the United States, an honor it still holds today. Enjoy these photos of lovely Persian cats, provided by their owners.
In the late 19th century, North America discovered the Persian cat, and it soon reached the zenith of being the most popular cat in the United States, an honor it still holds today. Enjoy these photos of lovely Persian cats, provided by their owners.
Kitten's Time with Mother Cat
A reader writes to ask how long a kitten should stay with its mother before being adopted to another home.
A reader writes to ask how long a kitten should stay with its mother before being adopted to another home.
Tracking Kittens Developement
Part 1 of a new series on tracking the development of a kitten from birth to one year: what to expect.
Part 1 of a new series on tracking the development of a kitten from birth to one year: what to expect.
Cat Dander FAQ
Cat dander remains a mystery to some people and poses a threat to those of us who suffer from allergies. Here are the details on what cat dander is, the mystery of Fel D1, and how and why it affects allergy victims.
Cat dander remains a mystery to some people and poses a threat to those of us who suffer from allergies. Here are the details on what cat dander is, the mystery of Fel D1, and how and why it affects allergy victims.
Is Milk Okay for my Cat?
Will a small amount of skim milk be okay for my cat? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Will a small amount of skim milk be okay for my cat? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Cat Litter - To Scoop or No...
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
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
Kitten Scratches and Bites
Aggressive kittens can be a problem, but scratching and biting in kittens can be controlled with training and patience. Here is a FAQ on cat behavior, involving scratching and biting by kittens.
Aggressive kittens can be a problem, but scratching and biting in kittens can be controlled with training and patience. Here is a FAQ on cat behavior, involving scratching and biting by kittens.
Before You Try a Raw Diet
The recent emphasis on cat food ingredients has caused many concerned cat owners to turn to a home prepared raw food diet for their cats. Here are some things you need to know before proceeding.
The recent emphasis on cat food ingredients has caused many concerned cat owners to turn to a home prepared raw food diet for their cats. Here are some things you need to know before proceeding.
When to Call the Vet
How to know when to call your veterinarian for your cat.
How to know when to call your veterinarian for your cat.
Why does my cat lick me?
Why does my cat lick me? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Why does my cat lick me? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Food for Urinary Tract Health
What kind of food should I feed my cat to avoid urinary problems? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
What kind of food should I feed my cat to avoid urinary problems? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Kitten Care Lesson Five
Most training of kittens is pretty straightforward and easy. Provide them with a litter box and show it to them - they'll use it. Put their little paws on a scratching post and watch them go to town. This lesson covers both of those in more detail, as well as some other potential behavioral issues you may encounter with kittens as well as adult cats. Lesson 5 in an online course on Kitten Care
Most training of kittens is pretty straightforward and easy. Provide them with a litter box and show it to them - they'll use it. Put their little paws on a scratching post and watch them go to town. This lesson covers both of those in more detail, as well as some other potential behavioral issues you may encounter with kittens as well as adult cats. Lesson 5 in an online course on Kitten Care
Calico Cats Profile
Calico Cats Come in a Number of Variations: Calico cats comprise a garden of cat colors, either vibrant
Calico Cats Come in a Number of Variations: Calico cats comprise a garden of cat colors, either vibrant
Cat Sex
This article explains cat sex, explains cats in heat and reproduction behavior, with tips how to solve cat behavior problems. Learn why spayed and neutered cats react to cat sex and how to solve cat sex behavior problems in this article by Amy Shojai, CABC, for Cats.About.com.
This article explains cat sex, explains cats in heat and reproduction behavior, with tips how to solve cat behavior problems. Learn why spayed and neutered cats react to cat sex and how to solve cat sex behavior problems in this article by Amy Shojai, CABC, for Cats.About.com.
Cleaning Kitty Accidents
Help for cat lovers in cleaning up the messes cats sometimes leave, such as pee, barf, and poop. An essential guide to keeping a happy kitty and a clean house.
Help for cat lovers in cleaning up the messes cats sometimes leave, such as pee, barf, and poop. An essential guide to keeping a happy kitty and a clean house.
De-mat a Cat
How to get rid of mats in your cat's fur with the least amount of hassle and stress for both you and your cat.
How to get rid of mats in your cat's fur with the least amount of hassle and stress for both you and your cat.
Rippling Skin Disorder FAQ
I read about that rippling skin disorder, and I think my cat has it. He does a lot of crazy running around with the skin on his back rippling. Also he wanders around at night, meowing loudly. What is it, and how can I help him? Learn more about rippling skin disorder, its symptoms, possible causes, and treatment, through this FAQ.
I read about that rippling skin disorder, and I think my cat has it. He does a lot of crazy running around with the skin on his back rippling. Also he wanders around at night, meowing loudly. What is it, and how can I help him? Learn more about rippling skin disorder, its symptoms, possible causes, and treatment, through this FAQ.
Stops Cat Spraying Urine
A reader is distressed over her cats' urine spraying problem while she was on a week-long trip, and asks for advice on removing the urine stains and odors, and how to prevent his spraying in the future. Read my reply to this frequently asked cat behavior question.
A reader is distressed over her cats' urine spraying problem while she was on a week-long trip, and asks for advice on removing the urine stains and odors, and how to prevent his spraying in the future. Read my reply to this frequently asked cat behavior question.
Automatic Water Dispensers
Your Cats Guide at About.com reviews and picks the top automatic water dispensers for your cats' drinking needs.
Your Cats Guide at About.com reviews and picks the top automatic water dispensers for your cats' drinking needs.
Feline Acne
Cats, like humans, can be victims of annoying acne, particularly on their chins. Here are symptoms, causes, and treatment for feline acne.
Cats, like humans, can be victims of annoying acne, particularly on their chins. Here are symptoms, causes, and treatment for feline acne.
Toys for Home-Alone Cats
Common questions from readers include, "Is it fair to keep a cat cooped up indoors while I am at work
Common questions from readers include, "Is it fair to keep a cat cooped up indoors while I am at work
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.
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.
About Cats Photo Quiz
About Cats Photo Quiz Question 1. How well do you know your cats?
About Cats Photo Quiz Question 1. How well do you know your cats?
Am I Ready for a Cat
Things to consider before bringing a new cat into your life, to ensure the decision is a sound one. Think about allergies, young kids in the house, and your financial and emotional ability to care for a cat. In a nutshell, ask yourself, 'Am I ready for a cat?'
Things to consider before bringing a new cat into your life, to ensure the decision is a sound one. Think about allergies, young kids in the house, and your financial and emotional ability to care for a cat. In a nutshell, ask yourself, 'Am I ready for a cat?'
whitetiger
Learn about Siegfried and Roy's many years of working for the conservation of white tigers and white lions, and what really happened during the 'attack' by Montecore, the Royal White Tiger onstage at the Mirage Hotel, as pieced together by Steve Wynn, founder of the Mirage.
Learn about Siegfried and Roy's many years of working for the conservation of white tigers and white lions, and what really happened during the 'attack' by Montecore, the Royal White Tiger onstage at the Mirage Hotel, as pieced together by Steve Wynn, founder of the Mirage.
Feline IBD
Disease profile of feline inflammatory bowel disease aka IBD or IBS. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and management of feline IBD.
Disease profile of feline inflammatory bowel disease aka IBD or IBS. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and management of feline IBD.
kittencaretwo
The most important time of development in a kitten's life is in the first six months. Here is important information on kitten food, discipline and training of your kitten, and playing with your kitten.
The most important time of development in a kitten's life is in the first six months. Here is important information on kitten food, discipline and training of your kitten, and playing with your kitten.
Cats and Sleep Deprivation
Can't sleep with a cat in the bedroom? Here are ways to get a good night's sleep and still stay friends with your cat.
Can't sleep with a cat in the bedroom? Here are ways to get a good night's sleep and still stay friends with your cat.
Garden Plants Toxic to Cats
View photos of outdoor plants known to be toxic to cat in varying degrees.
View photos of outdoor plants known to be toxic to cat in varying degrees.
Calico Cats Picture Gallery
Calico cats represent the brilliant rainbow of colors in a sunny July day. Of all cat color patterns, Calicos are perhaps the loveliest with their tri-colored exuberance. Although most Calicos are females because of genetics, the rare male does sometimes pop up, as you will see in this cats picture album.
Calico cats represent the brilliant rainbow of colors in a sunny July day. Of all cat color patterns, Calicos are perhaps the loveliest with their tri-colored exuberance. Although most Calicos are females because of genetics, the rare male does sometimes pop up, as you will see in this cats picture album.
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.
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.
How to Love Cats
Learn how to love cats with the experts top 10 tips. Refer to these 10 tips for how to love cats. Show your mother's day love and learn about how to best love cats.
Learn how to love cats with the experts top 10 tips. Refer to these 10 tips for how to love cats. Show your mother's day love and learn about how to best love cats.
Feline Arthritis
Feline disease profile on osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), a condition that senior cats share with humans. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis in cats
Feline disease profile on osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), a condition that senior cats share with humans. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoarthritis in cats
Diseases of Senior Cats
Deadly diseases that can target elderly cats,including feline diabetes, fatty liver disease, feline heart disease, cancer, feline hyperthyroidism, and feline hypertension, their symptoms, treatment, and management.
Deadly diseases that can target elderly cats,including feline diabetes, fatty liver disease, feline heart disease, cancer, feline hyperthyroidism, and feline hypertension, their symptoms, treatment, and management.
Reasons Not to Declaw
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 reasons NOT to declaw.
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 reasons NOT to declaw.
Hypothyroidism in Cats
What is Feline Hypothyroidism?: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine gland disorder. (The thyroid gland is
What is Feline Hypothyroidism?: Hypothyroidism is an endocrine gland disorder. (The thyroid gland is
Feline Asthma
Feline asthma may be overlooked because it appears the cat is trying to cough up a hairball, but in fact, is in the throes of an asthma attack. Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management of an asthmatic cat.
Feline asthma may be overlooked because it appears the cat is trying to cough up a hairball, but in fact, is in the throes of an asthma attack. Learn more about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management of an asthmatic cat.
Cat Litters
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 (cat litter). Your concerns may be safety of use, scoopability, disposability, and odor control. The bottom line, of course, is 'will your cat use it?' This list includes non-clay scoopable 'natural cat litter' as well as certainly clay-based 'specialty' litters and cat litter made from other substrates.
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 (cat litter). Your concerns may be safety of use, scoopability, disposability, and odor control. The bottom line, of course, is 'will your cat use it?' This list includes non-clay scoopable 'natural cat litter' as well as certainly clay-based 'specialty' litters and cat litter made from other substrates.
Adopt an Older Cat
During kitten season, the ongoing cat overpopulation problems become increasingly severe. Hundreds of thousands of kittens end up in shelters, which are already overcrowded. Many of the kittens find homes, at the expense of older cats who have been waiting in vain. Read these reasons why to consider adopting an older cat in this illustrated article, and why to spay and neuter your cats.
During kitten season, the ongoing cat overpopulation problems become increasingly severe. Hundreds of thousands of kittens end up in shelters, which are already overcrowded. Many of the kittens find homes, at the expense of older cats who have been waiting in vain. Read these reasons why to consider adopting an older cat in this illustrated article, and why to spay and neuter your cats.
Costs of Responsibility
Being a responsible owner of a cat comes with certain financial obligations. If you are not prepared to meet these costs, it is better to not adopt a cat at all. Irresponsibility carries its own costs, in terms of sacrifices to a cat's health and well-being, along with the potential heartbreak of the loss of the cat.
Being a responsible owner of a cat comes with certain financial obligations. If you are not prepared to meet these costs, it is better to not adopt a cat at all. Irresponsibility carries its own costs, in terms of sacrifices to a cat's health and well-being, along with the potential heartbreak of the loss of the cat.
Cat Sleep
Read this cat sleep article for understanding your sleepy cat. Learn about sleep cycles of cats, how cats sleep, do cats dream, and why they sleep so much in this cat sleep article by Amy Shojai, CABC.
Read this cat sleep article for understanding your sleepy cat. Learn about sleep cycles of cats, how cats sleep, do cats dream, and why they sleep so much in this cat sleep article by Amy Shojai, CABC.
Feeling Lonely?
Read this cat behavior article by Amy Shojai, CABC, for About.com, for tips how to solve separation anxiety in cats. Learn why cats miss the litter box due to cat separation anxiety.
Read this cat behavior article by Amy Shojai, CABC, for About.com, for tips how to solve separation anxiety in cats. Learn why cats miss the litter box due to cat separation anxiety.
Urine Odor Sprying Preventions
Urine spraying by cats can be a distressing problem. Fortunately, feline urine spraying can sometimes be prevented by the use of these pherome-based products.
Urine spraying by cats can be a distressing problem. Fortunately, feline urine spraying can sometimes be prevented by the use of these pherome-based products.
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.
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.
When Will Kittens be Born?
My cat got out a few weeks ago and was gone overnight, and she's looking awfully fat now. Is it possible that she is pregnant? If so, when will the kittens be born? FAQ from the mailbox of the About Guide to Cats.
My cat got out a few weeks ago and was gone overnight, and she's looking awfully fat now. Is it possible that she is pregnant? If so, when will the kittens be born? FAQ from the mailbox of the About Guide to Cats.
Cats Inside Outside Debate
An epiphany causes this person to change her views on the indoor-outdoor controversy on cat care.
An epiphany causes this person to change her views on the indoor-outdoor controversy on cat care.
WhyCatsActCrazy
A reader asks: Why do all cats, doesn’t matter the breeds, all of a sudden out of no where run across a run, meowing, like a nut, 50 miles an hour, meowing or crying again and again, darting fasta and looking around all over the place then stopping?I have to get hysterical with laughter when they all do that!! I just never know when it will happen and all cats do it? Be sure to read my reply to this behavioral FAQ.
A reader asks: Why do all cats, doesn’t matter the breeds, all of a sudden out of no where run across a run, meowing, like a nut, 50 miles an hour, meowing or crying again and again, darting fasta and looking around all over the place then stopping?I have to get hysterical with laughter when they all do that!! I just never know when it will happen and all cats do it? Be sure to read my reply to this behavioral FAQ.
Neutered Cats Spraying
What can I do about my neutered cats spraying? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
What can I do about my neutered cats spraying? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
How to Gentle a Kitten
How to train a kitten so he will be comfortable later on with toenail clipping, grooming, teeth cleaning and veterinarian visits.
How to train a kitten so he will be comfortable later on with toenail clipping, grooming, teeth cleaning and veterinarian visits.
Care and Feeding Pregnant Cat
Stray and feral cats often give their last ounces of energy to the developing kittens they bear, because of the lack of proper food, care, and veterinary attention. You'll want to provide all the things your pregnant cat needs, both for her health and for the health of the unborn kittens.
Stray and feral cats often give their last ounces of energy to the developing kittens they bear, because of the lack of proper food, care, and veterinary attention. You'll want to provide all the things your pregnant cat needs, both for her health and for the health of the unborn kittens.
Cat Breeds A
Cat breeds quick profiles for cat breeds beginning with A
Cat breeds quick profiles for cat breeds beginning with A
Destructive Scratching Aids
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.
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.
Black Cats Picture Gallery
October has almost always been known as Black Cat Month, and our photo calendar would not be complete without photos of sleek black cats. Here are photos of October cats submitted by About Cats readers for your pleasure. Enjoy the Black Cats Picture Gallery.
October has almost always been known as Black Cat Month, and our photo calendar would not be complete without photos of sleek black cats. Here are photos of October cats submitted by About Cats readers for your pleasure. Enjoy the Black Cats Picture Gallery.
Foods for Allergic Cats
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.
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.