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Cat Articles & Advice on Cats. Cat Information
The cat information articles and advice here make the life of a cat owner easier, more interesting and fun. Cat owners should have full information about cats and their needs in order to take better care of them. We provide you with a range of cat advice and cat articles so you can have the best cat information at your disposal.
These cat articles and advice help you to understand cats better, take better care of your cats and live a happier life with your cats.
Cat Fights: What To Do About Them
There are two kinds of rivalry you may be encountering as a cat owner.
Cat Shedding
If you feel like you never get to put the vacuum away, here are some things you should know about cats and shedding.
Gifts For Cat Lovers
There are hundreds of gift options for the feline appreciators on your gift list.
What Makes A Cat Calico Or Tabby
Tabby and calico are terms used to describe the patterns of a cat’s coat.
Can You Keep Your Cat From Killing Birds?
It is estimated that a cat can kill up to one hundred birds each year.
Cat Charities In The US
There are many charitable organizations that rescue, rehabilitate and foster cats.
What Kind Of Cat Should You Get?
Once you’ve decided to welcome a cat into your home, the question remains: what kind?
Why To Adopt A Cat
Should you adopt your new pet from a shelter or rescue group, rather than buying one from a breeder or pet store?
Pet Tracking With GPS Microchips
New technology allows for biologically safe microchips to use in the place of, or in addition to the classic collar tags.
Stumped For A Cat Lover Gift?
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be wondering what to get for the cat lover in your life.
Pet Care Pet Insurance Helps Control Veterinarian Costs
Numerous companies have begun to offer pet care pet insurance that covers a wide range of medical and other costs associated with an animal's care.
Help: My Partner Is Allergic To My Pet
Sometimes you end up torn between two loves, your mate and your pet.
Cats Do Have Personality
Have you noticed the distinct characteristics of your cat that make him or her unique?
Why You Should Get A Cat Scratching Post For Your Cat
A cat scratching post is absolutely necessary if you own a cat.
Cats And Fireworks - Tips To Help Keep Your Feline Calm And Safe
Fireworks and cats... they just don't mix.
Cats And Dogs
Dogs and cats can become wonderful friends, but YOU are the key to successfully integrating both into the family unit.
Cats And Children
Cats can make great first pets for kids and in some ways they are much easier than dogs as they are nowhere near as demanding on attention and time…
Cats And Babies
Many people are naturally concerned about how the arrival of a bub will affect the behaviour of their cat.
Cat Scratching Your Furniture? Stop The Shred-Fest Today!
Is your cat still scratching your furniture no matter what you do?
Bored Or Lonely Cat? There's Help For That
Many cats may be suffering the devastating effects of separation anxiety syndrome.
Cat Trees - Saving Your Home With Ease
If you're thinking of getting a cat, you have a few options on how to keep your cat and your furniture apart.
Pet Food Recall: Knowledge Is Power When It Comes To Pet Food
Due to the recent pet food recall, millions of pet owners are left feeling daunted and bewildered as to why this incident happened.
Allergies And Cats
Allergies to cats are caused by a protein (Fel d-I) in the cat’s saliva. This protein will collect on the cat’s fur when she grooms herself, or flake off and contribute to household dust.
Why Are Cats Getting Fatter?
In today's fast food world it is a sad fact that it is not only the human population that are becoming fatter. Our pet cats are also suffering the same fate and it's all our fault.
Are Cats Psychic?
It has been recently reported that a cat by the name of Oscar who belongs to a Nursing Home in the United States senses when patients are about to die.
Help! My Cat Is Keeping Me Awake
Most cats spend a good part of their daylight hours sleeping, they like nothing better than finding a warm spot and enjoying a little snooze. The trouble is that some cats are wide-awake when night falls and are full of vim and vigor, if your cat is one that could mean broken sleep or even entirely sleepless nights for you.
Help! My Cat Is Destroying My Furniture
Cats are naturally inclined to destroy furniture. You can have your cat and nice furniture, however, by giving your cat furniture of her own to abuse.
So, You Found A Stray Kitty Cat - Now, What Do You Do?
When you find a stray and want to help it, what is the best route to take? Here are some ideas on either keeping the cat or finding it another good home.
Cat Sensations
We understand the world around us through our five senses and so do our cats. Using sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch, we observe, learn, navigate, and experience.
Cat Lovers Guide To Dating
Spring has sprung and summer is just a stone's throw away and the air is filled with possibilities of meeting a new someone to date. Dog owners seem to have the least amount of problems dating than true cat lovers. Why?
Cats Love To Hunt - It's In Their Genes
Cats are one of the best developed species when it comes to hunting. They are very effective predators, even domestic cats can hunt and eat more than 1000 species including mice, birds, rats, moles and fish.
The Nature Of Cats
Whether you are new to cats or simply want to brush up on your feline knowledge, read 'The Nature of Cats'. Get to know your cat better and understand it's nature.
Cat Myths: What People Misunderstand About Cats
Cats are popular pets in any home. But there are many people that still do not understand them and their behaviour.
Cat Myths: What People Misunderstand About Cats
Cats are popular pets in any home. But there are many people that still do not understand them and their behaviour.
Let Kitty Teach You How To Live
Cats do whatever they want, when they want and only when they want to. Cats seldom look stressed and most of the time they are seen in a horizontal position. What is it that cats know, that we do not?
Understanding Why Your Cat Stalks
Understanding why your Cat is prone to stalking can help to make life with your cat much better!
Hypoallergenic Cats?
an you actually buy a totally hypoallergenic cat? Yes you can. They are called Allerca GD kittens.
Cat Eyes-Mysteries Revealed
Why do a cat's eyes glow? Can cats see in total darkness? Can they see in color?
Why Do Cats Purr?
Most people think that when cats purr they are happy and contented. But contentment is not the sole condition for purring, there is a lot more! There is a medical relationship between the cat's purr and the healing process.
Cat Insurance - What You Need To Know To Safeguard Your Cat's Life
nsuring your cat is an important consideration for many owners.
Cats Are More Than Just Independent Thinkers
A in depth review of how cats are more than just animals, but companions who provide love and happiness.
Kitten Development From Birth To 12 Weeks Of Age
Birth- Kittens normally weigh in between 3.0 and 3.5 oz. Smaller kittens have lower chances at survival. And I have found larger Persian kittens tend to also have difficult surviving.
Inside Or Outside Cats? Safe Outdoor Cat Play Enclosures
It is curious that many cat owners believe that it is safe to allow their cats to roam their nieghborhoods unattended. It is unlikely that the owner of any other type of pet would feel the same about allowing their pet to roam.
How To Choose A Cat Name
If you're drawing a blank in finding a name for your new kitten, this article on cat names gives a few pointers for choosing a name you won't regret later on. Find out what types of names cats learn the best, and more.
10 Most Popular Cat Breeds
If you are thinking about buying a pure breed cat, then consider one of these 10 wonderful breeds.
9 Reasons For Adopting A Senior Cat – And 6 Reasons For Not Adopting A Kitten
In this "youth oriented culture", the mature, senior cat is often passed up for adoption in favor of kittens. This article offers several practical reasons for adopting an older cat over a kitten.
Can Cats And Dogs Coexist Peacefully?
Can cats and dogs coexist peacefully? This may be one of man's biggest conundrums. Dogs, according to most all cartoons, are supposed to chase cats and cats are, in return, expected to spit, hiss, and claw them.
Cat Body Language
Did you ever wonder what your cat was thinking? Why do they always rub their heads on things, especially you? We may not be able to ask our kitty and get a verbal response but we can observe their body language to see what they're thinking.
How To Identify A Neglected Cat
Many people think their cat's behaviors are because the cat was abused or neglected. I want to clear this up for you. Abused cats are rare. Most cats are just wary of strangers.
How Do Cats Communicate?
When you own a cat it is very important to understand how it communicates. By reading this short article you will learn the basics of cat communication. You will learn how to tell what mood your cat is in and if anything, what it wants.
A Black Cat Is Just A Cat
The black cat is an unfortunate kitty with a negative supernatural reputation. Many people fear black cats and associate them with bad luck.
Fat Cat Facts
In short, learn the facts about your cat and the foods you are giving it. This is a quick summary of what a cat owner should and shouldn't feed.
I'm Allergic To My Cat!
Having a cat allergy came as something of a surprise to me. Growing up, I had many pets - cats, dogs and birds.
Cat Facts
Did you know that cats are either right or left-handed, can run up to 31 miles per hour, that they like their food at room temperature (the temperature of freshly-killed prey), that they have a territory of 150 acres, that they only spend 30% of their time awake, and that each square inch of their coat contains 150,000 hairs?
A Simple Trick You Can Teach Your Cat
Have you ever wondered if your pet cat can learn tricks? Sure! Follow these instructions to teach your cat a simple trick which forms the foundation for a whole range of new tricks.
Amazing Cat Facts And Bringing Home A New Cat And More
Ailurophilia is the word to define "love of cats." Ailurophobia means Fear of Cats.
Cat Care Can Lengthen Your Life
Research suggests that spending time providing cat care may actually increase both your life span, and your quality of life.
How To Make Your Cat Love Her New Cat Bed
So you have bought a new cat bed but your cat doesn't seem to like it?
Cats In The Garden
Cats and our gardens are generally a bad combination. Whether it’s our own beloved feline crushing our prized perennials or a neighbour’s cat improvising a litter box on our lawn, cats and gardens are a bad mix.
Which Of These Cat Breeds Is The Right One For You?
There are many cat breeds out there. If you are like most people, you don’t know much about them. In order to help you to make a choice about breeds, here is some useful information.
Getting Your New Kitten To Trust You
New kittens can be very scared and shy at first. While some are gluttons for affections right from the get go, others may be more cautious and might shy away from you.
Feral Cats - Society's Problem Children
There is a lot of talk going on about what to do with the issue of feral cat population. Some measures have been proposed which will allow residents to kill what they perceive to be feral cats on their property. This suggestion has caused a bit of a stir, and amongst cat lovers, it is quite understandable.
What's The Best Diet For A Pregnant Cat?
Pregnant cats have to eat for two, three, four, five, even six cats. So her regular meal is just not enough. What should you give instead?
The 5 Things You Should Know Before Breeding Cats
The cat population is astronomical. Most experts agree that average cat owners should spay their cat, not breed. Still there are people who want to have a litter from their pet. But there’s a lot to think about before planning a feline family.
Why Cats Flip For Catnip
If you’ve ever watched as a cat "flipped" over fresh catnip perhaps you’ve been struck with the question; "what causes Catnip to affect cats that way?"
The Cat Learned How To Work The WHAT?
We've all heard or read stories from pet crazy people, and the brilliance they attribute to their furry friends. I freely admit to being a crazy cat lady myself, but some of the tales I have heard, even I could not believe. At least, that is, until our newest family member moved in.
How To Find A Lost Cat
Losing your cat is a worrying experience, use these 'How to find a lost cat' steps, and try to stay calm. Remember that most lost cats have not run away from home, we all know about cats and curiosity.
7 Good Reasons For Playing With Your Cat
There are many reasons why you should play with your cat, here are seven to start with.
Why Does My Cat Drink Dirty Water?
You know that cats should always have a supply of water, especially if you are feeding them dried food. There on your nice clean kitchen floor is a bowl of nice clean fresh water, in a nice clean bowl.
Analysis Of Cat Behavior
The most important thing to remember in analyzing the behavior of your cat is that your pet is not a human. Cats are not rational beings and their actions are not based on emotion.
What Your Cat Wants You To Know
If your feline friend could speak your language, here a few things she would probably like you to know.
Answering A 'Kittens For Sale' Ad
Reasons to buy a kitten, how to prepare yourself for it and be responsible and how to spend the first days with your new cat
Cat Health Whiskers Care And Uses
Cats have whiskers for many different reasons. One reason a cat has whiskers is to judge the area of a space it may want to get into. If the whisker fit through comfortably, then the cat's body will also fit through as well.
How Exactly Does Training A Cat Work?
When it comes to our pets, it would be fantastic if we could train them how to do exactly what we want them to do. Training is only usually associated with dogs, but the fact is that all animals can be trained in some way and cats are certainly no exception.
Aggression In Cats
Cats are naturally territorial animals. Therefore, it is common for a cat to have aggressive tendencies toward other cats in the house. This behavior can suddenly happen for no apparent reason.
Why Does My Cat Do That?
Cats are truly fascinating creatures. They have a variety of interesting habits, which some people find baffling, but there is a reason for just about everything a cat does.
Sneezing Cat - What Does It Mean?
A sneezing cat may have a cold or other respiratory illness. He may have something stuck in his nose. These are just two of the possible causes for sneezing in cats.
How To Stop Your Cat From Biting
Cats usually revert to instinctive behaviors when they are put in situations that trigger uneasiness. Biting and scratching is often a cat’s natural reaction to anxiety. How to stop your cat from biting begins by understanding your cat’s tendency toward their natural behaviors.
How To Clean Cat Urine And Keep The Smell Away!
Do you need to know how to clean cat urine fast? It's a common problem among cat owners. Your cat pees on the rug, leaving a foul smell that penetrates the whole room. If urine soaked carpet is not cleaned up immediately, the smell can settle into the whole house!
How To Prepare Your Home For A Kitten
It is important to ensure that your home is prepared, before bringing your cat or kitten home for the first time. You need to be sure that when your new cat has arrived at you home, that you will be secure in the knowledge that you and your home are ready for it, and you can spend time playing together and getting to know each other in a comfortable environment.
Cat Behavior Problems And How To Cope With It
Cats can be ill tempered and mean at their worst, but even the most annoying problems have a remedy. Listed below are six of the most common behavioral problems in cats along with some relevant solutions for them.
Introducing Your New Cat With The Other Pets
Things to know before you bring home an additional cat.
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Why You Should Get A Cat Scratching Post For Your Cat
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