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Cat Blindness Symptoms
Blindness in cats can be sudden or it can occur over time. Fortunately, blindness is not life-threatening and symptoms are often relatively easy to spot.
How to Make a Cat Tree
If you want to give your cats a comfortable place to sleep and play, a cat tree is ideal. It gives them something to scratch as well. Yet, deluxe cat trees can be expensive. If you make your own cat tree you save money as well have a cat tree that matches your needs exactly.
How to Treat Lobelia Poisoning in Cats
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, lobelia has poisonous effects on cats, dogs and horses. Also known as cardinal flower or Indian pink, lobelia has bright red flowers that grow in clusters during summer. It usually grows in wet soil such as along streams, po
Cat Picture of the Week: Alfred
The About.com Cats site has a Cat Picture of the Week feature posted on the main page each week. This gallery is starting fresh for the year 2008, and my intent is to post subsequent galleries each year. Other Cat of the Week galleries are linked here. I do not accept photos submitted directly for &
How Do Cats Urinate?
KittensNewborn kittens cannot urinate by themselves. Not urinating can conceivably kill them. The mother cat needs to stimulate the bladder by licking the newborn kitten's genital area. If the kitten is orphaned, then a cotton ball or warm old towel gently rubbed over the genital area...
Why Does My Cat Knock Over Her Water Dish?
Cat owners often report the common problem of having their cat knock over water dishes and glasses full of water. There are several reasons for why a cat knocks over her water dish, including the possibilities that she might be bored, she may be following an instinct to bury her food or the dish is
Tips On Taking Care Of Your Adopted Pet
Adopting a free kitten in the pet shelter can be very fulfilling. You just have to know the right ways to do it and you can give your pet the best care possible.
Why Do Cats Go to the Bathroom Somewhere Other Than Their Kitty Litter?
One of the most frustrating parts about owning a cat is when it decides to stop using its litter box. Normally a simple solution can be found to eliminate any problems that are occurring. One of the worst things owners can do is overreact and physically punish their cat. This can lead to even mor
Your Guide to Cat Breeds
For the first 8,000 years of their relationship with humans, cats pretty much took care of their own breeding. People kept them for one purpose - hunting rodent - and they are already perfectly designed for that. More than 100 years ago, however, we began systematically breeding cats to appeal to ou
Cat Picture of the Week: Kilala
Cat Pictures of the Week are chosen from submittals to select Show and Tell picture galleries on this site (most often from the featured gallery of the month). This week's Cat of the Week is Kilala, a beautiful blue-eyed mixed breed domestic cat.
Bengal Cat Picture Gallery: Savannah
The Bengal combines the exotic look and feel of the small forest-dwelling wild cats they descend from with the dependability and loving temperament of the domestic cat. For a walk on the wild side with an affectionate companion, you can't go wrong with a Bengal cat. Enjoy these photos of exotic
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in Cats
Unfortunately, most cats tend to hide their diseases until they are very sick. The various kinds of cancer in cats are particularly insidious and rarely symptomatic until they are fairly far advanced. Just as it is in humans, pancreatic cancer in cats is difficult to treat and even harder to cure, a
Weight Loss & Increased Appetite in Cats
If your cat has a healthy appetite, keeping him at an equally healthy weight might be your only concern. If, however, your cat's appetite is not only healthy but increasing and he's losing weight, you should be equally concerned.A cat that loses weight while eating more and more food co
Cat Sneeze - Tips to Take Proper Care of Your Pet in This Condition!
Continuous sneezing in cats can tend them to face serious problems regarding their health. Therefore, if you are a cat owner and have many pets in your home then try to handle this problem as fast as you can because carelessness can cause many severe problems.
Cat Abscesses and Survival
Cat abscesses are wounds that a bite from another cat or animal causes. As you might expect, outdoor cats are far more susceptible to abscesses than indoor cats. Bacteria from the other animal's mouth and teeth causes infection, in turn causing the abscess to form. The abscess itself is actually the
Cat Behavior
Cat behavior is a very interesting area to study.Once you start to learn about cat behavior you will have a new appreciation for our furry friends.Most people only become interested in cat behavior when they have behavioral problems.
5 Reasons Cats Meow Too Much
A meowing cat can drive you up the wall-or at least away from home to seek relief for a few hours. Does your cat meow too much? I'm not referring to a meek little meow now and then, but the "Chinese water torture" kind of meowing that goes on, and on, and on.
Container Cats Picture Gallery 2: Ciboulette
Cats are noted for their propensity of seeking out places to hide - places not originally intended for cats, such as kitchen sinks, boxes, baskets, slippers, and such. We've put together a photo gallery of container cats - pictures guaranteed to bring a smile, a chuckle, or even a belly laugh.
Cat Spray Information
Cats may spray for many different reasons. It can be frustrating for a cat owner who doesn't understand why their cat is spraying and even more so when they don't know how to fix the problem.
Herbicide Poisoning in Cats
Outdoor cats are at risk for herbicide poisoning. Herbicides--chemicals that kill weeds--are toxic when ingested. They may cause severe reactions or death for poisoned cats. Recognizing the signs of herbicide ingestion may save your cat's life.