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Caring For Your Cat

Cats, unlike dogs, are a little bit aloof. But they are cute and cuddly, and they make for good companions. Your cat will get sick in the course of its life, despite your best efforts. During these times, you have to be extra sensitive to how your cat is feeling. Try to see the differences in its be

Feline Urinary Infection Treatment

An untreated feline urinary tract infection is capable of progressing all the way up to the kidneys and causing severe kidney damage. It is vital to treat your cat's urinary tract infection at the first symptoms; what may start as a relatively easy infection to cure can quickly turn into a life-thre

Siamese Cats Picture Gallery: Sophie

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 popu

The Life Cycle of a Cat

What is it with cats? I seriously think they are the funniest animals in existence. They can be so frustrating at times as well.

What Makes Cat Litter Work?

Cat litter is made from different materials for cats to use for urination and defecation. Placed in a litter box, the purpose of the litter is to absorb the moisture and odors from the feces and urine. This makes keeping cat indoors a much-easier task. Other than these two basic functions, litter ca

How to Get Rid of Cat Odor Naturally

Cat odor can make a space smell stale or like ammonia. Naturally getting rid of cat odor is a safe way to keep your home or car smelling fresh. Most natural odor removers are safe to use around pets and children.

How to Give Cats Insulin & Take a Blood Sugar Test

Do you have a diabetic cat? If so, you may need to give your cat insulin shots once or twice a day as prescribed by your veterinarian. You may also want to test your cat's blood sugar levels, so that you will know when you need to be concerned about your cat's blood sugar. Always consult a veterina

Cat Declawing, Should I do it?

How to safely and effectively get around cat declawing, the answer is here. Through my successful experience with 6 cats I outlined everything here to save you the time and get straight to the answers.

Cat Reproduction 101: How to Care for Your 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.

Common Health Problems in Cats

All pets, like people, are susceptible to health problems. Cat owners should be aware of a number of conditions that may affect their animals, because recognizing the symptoms of common cat illnesses is key to ensuring that your pet is treated promptly and effectively.

Techni-Cal Dry Cat Food Ingredients

Techni-Cal dry cat food is an all natural brand of cat food, offering balanced nutrition that has been formulated specifically for cats who need a mostly protein diet to thrive. Techni-Cal offers dry food for kittens, adult cats, seniors and cats with special needs. Each kind of dry food has differe

Holistic Cat Health Care - Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Holistic health care for cats is a movement that is gaining popularity among veterinary surgeons and owners alike who wish to consider alternatives to traditional veterinary care. Reports suggest that cats are falling ill far more frequently than before; many experts think this is partly due to the

Cat Lymphoma & Chemotherapy

Lymphoma occurs when the cells in small immune systems organs called lymph nodes begin to grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. Veterinarians typically rely on chemotherapy or the use of intravenous medications to treat cat lymphoma.

2011 Cat Picture of the Week: Mama Boo

For several years now, About.com Cats has featured a Cat Picture of the Week, and this year is no exception. Photos are chosen from submittals to any of the *other* picture galleries on this site (most often from the featured gallery of the month). Black cats are featured in October, and this page i

Feeding Newborn Kittens

Like all mammals, cats produce milk with which to feed their kittens in the months before they are ready for solid foods. Situations do sometimes arise in which a mother cat can't or won't feed one or more of her kittens. Depending on the age of the kittens, they may only have hours to get the food

Two Cats Can Be Trouble

Are you tearing your hair out because you have cats in your house that don't get along? Cats that fight? If you do, I can sympathize with you, for it happened to us.

Try Toilet Training Your Cat - Come On, There Are Only 4 Little Steps!

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to toilet train a cat? Cats are one of the smartest pets you could take care of. Aside from being smart, they are also hygienic. As you know, cats typically use litter boxes when they need to go. However, you can take thing to a higher level by teaching them