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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Cat Breeds A
Cat breeds quick profiles for cat breeds beginning with A
Cat breeds quick profiles for cat breeds beginning with A
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.
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
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.
Premium Dry Cat Foods
Dry food is the staple in many cats' diets. Here are my top picks for premium dry foods, so your cat can get the most nutrition for health and longevity. I would feed any of these foods to my cats, and they rotate through several of these selections. Alternate with premium canned food for a well-balanced diet for your cat. Please keep in mind your own cats' age, medical condition, and nutritional needs, as there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution for feeding our cats.
Dry food is the staple in many cats' diets. Here are my top picks for premium dry foods, so your cat can get the most nutrition for health and longevity. I would feed any of these foods to my cats, and they rotate through several of these selections. Alternate with premium canned food for a well-balanced diet for your cat. Please keep in mind your own cats' age, medical condition, and nutritional needs, as there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution for feeding our 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
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.
Top Mistakes of New Cat Owners
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new cat owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new cat owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Christmas Cats Picture Gallery: Bink
Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.
Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.
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.
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.
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.
Cat Reproduction 101
Cats reproduction 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 mating and conception in cats.
Cats reproduction 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 mating and conception in cats.
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.
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.
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.
Identify Your Cat
Information about microchipping for your cat, along with the pros and cons of this procedure.
Information about microchipping for your cat, along with the pros and cons of this procedure.
Sexing Kittens
A reader asks how to determine the sex of a kitten.
A reader asks how to determine the sex of a kitten.
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.
chronicrenalfailure
Feline Disease Profile of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), which is a common disease of older cats. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of CRF cats.
Feline Disease Profile of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), which is a common disease of older cats. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of CRF 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.
hyperthyroidism
Profile of feline hyperthyroidism - its symptoms, treatment and prognosis.
Profile of feline hyperthyroidism - its symptoms, treatment and prognosis.
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.
Munchkin Breed Profile
Breed information about the Munchkin cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Breed information about the Munchkin cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
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.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Tex
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
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
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.
Tabby Cat Photos - Illustrations of Color Patterns
Photos of tabby cats showing the pattern variations of Classic, Spotted, Mackeral, and Ticked tabbies.
Photos of tabby cats showing the pattern variations of Classic, Spotted, Mackeral, and Ticked tabbies.
Cat Breeds B
Cat breeds snapshots for breeds beginning with B
Cat breeds snapshots for breeds beginning with B
Toys for Home-Alone Cats
Common question from readers include, "Is it fair to keep a cat cooped up indoors while I am at work all day?" and "What can I do to help keep my cat from being bored when I am not at home?" These are good questions, because bored cats can sometimes become mischievous cats while trying to entertain themselves. Fortunately, there are several toys that can help keep them occupied, and stimulate and challenge their curiosity and intelligence. These are my favorites toys for home-alone cats.
Common question from readers include, "Is it fair to keep a cat cooped up indoors while I am at work all day?" and "What can I do to help keep my cat from being bored when I am not at home?" These are good questions, because bored cats can sometimes become mischievous cats while trying to entertain themselves. Fortunately, there are several toys that can help keep them occupied, and stimulate and challenge their curiosity and intelligence. These are my favorites toys for home-alone cats.
Cat Breeds Photos
Pictures of pedigreed (aka 'purebred') cats are a good way to learn more about those breeds. These breed picture albums include photos submitted by both breeders, breed rescue people, and purebred pet owners.
Pictures of pedigreed (aka 'purebred') cats are a good way to learn more about those breeds. These breed picture albums include photos submitted by both breeders, breed rescue people, and purebred pet owners.
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.
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.
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
Christmas Cats Picture Gallery: Luna
Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.
Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.
Maine Coon
Breed information about the Maine Coon cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Breed information about the Maine Coon cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
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.
FAQ: What breed is cat?
One of the most frequent questions I receive (usually accompanied by a photo) is 'what breed is my cat?' a question that simply cannot be answered in a sentence or two. FAQ on breeds from the mailbox of Franny Syufy.
One of the most frequent questions I receive (usually accompanied by a photo) is 'what breed is my cat?' a question that simply cannot be answered in a sentence or two. FAQ on breeds from the mailbox of Franny Syufy.
Before You Adopt a New Cat
So you think you might want to get a cat, and don't know where to start. You no doubt have dozens of questions running through your mind: "Should I get a male cat or a female, a kitten or an older cat?" "I'd really like a purebred (name your favorite breed), but maybe I should adopt a mixed breed instead." This tutorial helps answer those questions, as well as a few you haven't thought of.
So you think you might want to get a cat, and don't know where to start. You no doubt have dozens of questions running through your mind: "Should I get a male cat or a female, a kitten or an older cat?" "I'd really like a purebred (name your favorite breed), but maybe I should adopt a mixed breed instead." This tutorial helps answer those questions, as well as a few you haven't thought of.
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.
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.
Cat Carriers Top Picks
At least one cat carrier is an absolute essential for trips to the vet, travel, or emergencies. There are pros and cons to both soft-sided cat carriers and hard-sided cat carriers. These are my top picks of both versions
At least one cat carrier is an absolute essential for trips to the vet, travel, or emergencies. There are pros and cons to both soft-sided cat carriers and hard-sided cat carriers. These are my top picks of both versions
URIs in Cats
Background, treatment, and prevention information on URIs in felines, caused by herpes virus, calici virus and chlamydia.
Background, treatment, and prevention information on URIs in felines, caused by herpes virus, calici virus and chlamydia.
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.
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
Tracking Kittens Six Weeks
The all-important first six weeks in a cat's life will do much in determining his personality and character for the rest of his life. Kittens will probably never grow again at the remarkable rate they accomplish during this period, and seeing the changes in their development from week to week is an incredible experience.
The all-important first six weeks in a cat's life will do much in determining his personality and character for the rest of his life. Kittens will probably never grow again at the remarkable rate they accomplish during this period, and seeing the changes in their development from week to week is an incredible experience.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Video Cat in Heat
Readers often ask me if their cat is in heat, listing descriptions of her physical activities. This YouTube video vividly captures the flirty behavior of Sadie, a young cat who was spayed shortly after this video was filmed.
Readers often ask me if their cat is in heat, listing descriptions of her physical activities. This YouTube video vividly captures the flirty behavior of Sadie, a young cat who was spayed shortly after this video was filmed.
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
Bombay Full Breed Profile
Breed profile of the Bombay cat, by Michelle T. Bernard, breeder of ASH and author of Raising Cats Naturally.
Breed profile of the Bombay cat, by Michelle T. Bernard, breeder of ASH and author of Raising Cats Naturally.
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.
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.
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.
Toys for Cats
Having cats is kind of like having kids in the house - the parents have as much fun with the toys as the recipients. This list of top toys for cats includes both interactive favorites and cat toys for kitty to enjoy when he's home alone.
Having cats is kind of like having kids in the house - the parents have as much fun with the toys as the recipients. This list of top toys for cats includes both interactive favorites and cat toys for kitty to enjoy when he's home alone.
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
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.
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.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Tigra
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
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 Urine Problems
One of the top reasons for surrendering cats to animal shelters is for problems associated with spraying and/or urinating outside the litter box. We examine here the causes of spraying and peeing outside the box, how to combat litter box avoidance and urine spraying, and how to remove the stains and odor of cat urine from carpeting, bedding, and clothing.
One of the top reasons for surrendering cats to animal shelters is for problems associated with spraying and/or urinating outside the litter box. We examine here the causes of spraying and peeing outside the box, how to combat litter box avoidance and urine spraying, and how to remove the stains and odor of cat urine from carpeting, bedding, and clothing.
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.
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.
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.
Destructive Chewing by Cats
Destructive chewing by cats is undesirable, first, because of the potential of danger to the cat, and second, because of damage to family valuables. Here are ways to curb destructive chewing by your cat.
Destructive chewing by cats is undesirable, first, because of the potential of danger to the cat, and second, because of damage to family valuables. Here are ways to curb destructive chewing by your cat.
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
Cat Breeds Picture Gallery: Anatarina, Russian Blue
September is a month of variety in both climate and activities. It is still warm enough for summer activities, while cooler evenings bring a hint of fall. It is a perfect month from celebrating a variety of cat breeds, and we dedicate the September Cats Picture Calendar to photos of a number of pedigreed cats of several breeds.
September is a month of variety in both climate and activities. It is still warm enough for summer activities, while cooler evenings bring a hint of fall. It is a perfect month from celebrating a variety of cat breeds, and we dedicate the September Cats Picture Calendar to photos of a number of pedigreed cats of several breeds.
Kitten Sneezing
Why is my four month old kitten sneezing? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Why is my four month old kitten sneezing? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
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.
Food FAQ Dry vs Canned
Should I feed my cat dry food or canned food? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats.
Should I feed my cat dry food or canned food? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats.
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.
Outside the Box Two
Is it possible to correct housesoiling problems with any degree of certainty that they will not recur? The answer is yes-if you are willing to follow some important recommendations that will work with the cat's basic nature and instincts to modify the behavior.
Is it possible to correct housesoiling problems with any degree of certainty that they will not recur? The answer is yes-if you are willing to follow some important recommendations that will work with the cat's basic nature and instincts to modify the behavior.
Vaccination
Recent information, mis-information, rumors and conjecture have made it difficult for the cat owner to make critical decisions regarding vaccination of cats. This article seeks to lift the fog of the vaccination conundrum to enable the cat lover to make an informed decision on vaccinating his or her cats.
Recent information, mis-information, rumors and conjecture have made it difficult for the cat owner to make critical decisions regarding vaccination of cats. This article seeks to lift the fog of the vaccination conundrum to enable the cat lover to make an informed decision on vaccinating his or her cats.
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.
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
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.
Declawing Humane Alternati...
Declawing cats is a cruel, painful, and inhumane procedure, most often insisted on by owners because of their cats' destructive clawing. However, there are humane alternatives to declawing, which are discussed in this article.
Declawing cats is a cruel, painful, and inhumane procedure, most often insisted on by owners because of their cats' destructive clawing. However, there are humane alternatives to declawing, which are discussed in this article.
How to Manage Your Cat's Claws
Your cat's claws are one of his most important tools. He uses them for defense, capturing prey, climbing, stretching, and walking. Here are ways you can help him maximize his claws, while protecting your furniture at the same time.
Your cat's claws are one of his most important tools. He uses them for defense, capturing prey, climbing, stretching, and walking. Here are ways you can help him maximize his claws, while protecting your furniture at the same time.
How to Sex Cat
Feline Q and A: How can I tell the sex of this big cat? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Feline Q and A: How can I tell the sex of this big cat? Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Bengal
Breed information about the Bengal cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Breed information about the Bengal cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Feline Panleukopenia
Feline Panleukopenia is an extremely contagious virus with a high mortality rate that often targets kittens. Find out more about how feline panleukopenia is transmitted, its symptoms, and treatment and prevention of feline panleukopenia.
Feline Panleukopenia is an extremely contagious virus with a high mortality rate that often targets kittens. Find out more about how feline panleukopenia is transmitted, its symptoms, and treatment and prevention of feline panleukopenia.
Trim Your Cat's Claws
A simple How To on trimming your cats claws as a humane and safe alternative to declawing.
A simple How To on trimming your cats claws as a humane and safe alternative to declawing.
Cat Breeds M
Cat breeds snapshots for cat breeds beginning with M, including Maine Coon, Manx, and Munchkin cat breeds.
Cat breeds snapshots for cat breeds beginning with M, including Maine Coon, Manx, and Munchkin cat breeds.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Mordacai
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Urine Odor Remover Buying Tips
Not all cat urine odor removal products are equal. Using the wrong one can have disastrous results for the unwary. Here is important information to know before buying cat urine odor and stain removers.
Not all cat urine odor removal products are equal. Using the wrong one can have disastrous results for the unwary. Here is important information to know before buying cat urine odor and stain removers.
Female Cat in Heat
I'm caring for a co-worker's female cat and she's in heat. What can I do to help her?
I'm caring for a co-worker's female cat and she's in heat. What can I do to help her?
Urine Odor in Clothing
Help in getting cat urine odor out of clothing. Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Help in getting cat urine odor out of clothing. Questions and answers from the About Guide to Cats
Cat Breeds S
Cat breeds snapshots for breeds beginning with S, including Savannah, Scottish Fold, Selkirk Rex, Siamese, Siberian, Singapura, Snowshoe, Somali, and Sphynx.
Cat breeds snapshots for breeds beginning with S, including Savannah, Scottish Fold, Selkirk Rex, Siamese, Siberian, Singapura, Snowshoe, Somali, and Sphynx.
Home-Prepared Cat Food
A compilation of home-prepared cooked meals for cats, to offer in lieu of, or in addition to their regular diet of commercial cat foods.
A compilation of home-prepared cooked meals for cats, to offer in lieu of, or in addition to their regular diet of commercial cat foods.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Gray Boy
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Cat Food: How Many Cans?
How many cans of food would I have to feed to meet an adult cat's daily nutritional requirements? Cat Food FAQ and answer from About.com
How many cans of food would I have to feed to meet an adult cat's daily nutritional requirements? Cat Food FAQ and answer from About.com
Cat Breeds C
Cat breeds profiles for cat breeds beginning with C, including
Cat breeds profiles for cat breeds beginning with C, including
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.
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.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Bindi
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Misty and Weeji
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
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.
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.
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.
Giardia
Although giardia is only found is a small number of cats, it can wreak havoc within shelters, catteries, and other areas where cats have close contact. Find out more about giardia, the symptoms of giardiasis, and its diagnosis, and treatment.
Although giardia is only found is a small number of cats, it can wreak havoc within shelters, catteries, and other areas where cats have close contact. Find out more about giardia, the symptoms of giardiasis, and its diagnosis, and treatment.
Litter Box Maintenance
Poor litter box maintenance is often the cause of litter box mishaps. Since litter box avoidance is a major cause of surrenders of cats to shelters, it is important that cats be given a fighting chance, by making sure their litter boxes are kept immaculately clean. This step-by-step tutorial will demonstrate conscientious litter box maintenance.
Poor litter box maintenance is often the cause of litter box mishaps. Since litter box avoidance is a major cause of surrenders of cats to shelters, it is important that cats be given a fighting chance, by making sure their litter boxes are kept immaculately clean. This step-by-step tutorial will demonstrate conscientious litter box maintenance.
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
Cat Food Manufacturers A to C
Read a list of cat food manufacturers and brands A-C to find lists of ingredients in different brands of cat food.
Read a list of cat food manufacturers and brands A-C to find lists of ingredients in different brands of cat food.
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.
HypoallergenicCatBreeds
Although no cat breed has been scientifically proven to be hypoallergenic, a few breeds have that reputation by anecdotal reports. Learn which cat breeds might be less likely to cause allergy symptoms.
Although no cat breed has been scientifically proven to be hypoallergenic, a few breeds have that reputation by anecdotal reports. Learn which cat breeds might be less likely to cause allergy symptoms.
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Romeo
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
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.
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.
Savannah Cat
Breed information about the Savannah cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Breed information about the Savannah cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Cat Breeds T
Cat breeds snapshots for breeds beginning with T, including Tonkinese, Turkish Van, and Turkish Angora cat breeds.
Cat breeds snapshots for breeds beginning with T, including Tonkinese, Turkish Van, and Turkish Angora cat breeds.
feline diabetes
Feline disease profile on feline diabetes, a disease that strikes many cats, but one that can be managed through diet and medication. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes in cats
Feline disease profile on feline diabetes, a disease that strikes many cats, but one that can be managed through diet and medication. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetes in cats
Maine Coon Cat Picture Gallery: Winsom
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
Equally at home with children, dogs, or older persons, the Maine Coon is an ideal pet, handily earning its status as the second most popular breed in America, as well as it's fond nickname, "The Gentle Giant." Who can resist? Once you've cast your eyes on the beauty of a Maine Coon, you may never look at cats the same way again. Enjoy this picture gallery of exquisite Maine Coon cats.
American Bobtail
Snapshot information about the American Bobtail cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
Snapshot information about the American Bobtail cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.
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.
What Kind of Cat Should I Get?
Are you thinking of getting your first cat? What kind of cat should you get? If your head is swimming with questions about male vs female, purebred vs Moggie, or adult cat vs kitten, here is help for deciding. There are several benefits in adopting an older cat, but if you want a kitten, you should really consider adopting TWO or more
Are you thinking of getting your first cat? What kind of cat should you get? If your head is swimming with questions about male vs female, purebred vs Moggie, or adult cat vs kitten, here is help for deciding. There are several benefits in adopting an older cat, but if you want a kitten, you should really consider adopting TWO or more
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?'