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Help Homeless Cats Get Through the Coming Winter

Winter time can be pretty harsh. It can be quite hard against almost every living thing there is, regardless of size or age. Anyone who's gone through a winter season - especially a particularly bleak season of it - knows how difficult it could be. Maybe we're a little more used to it now,

How Does a Cat React to Pain?

Perhaps because of their solitary nature, cats are very good at hiding pain. When they do react, humans often mistake their behavior for something else, such as hostility or aloofness. Understanding how cats react to pain will help you know when your cat is uncomfortable and needs treatment.

Cat Picture of the Week: Max

Every week this site honors a Cat Picture of the Week, which is posted on the main page each week as well as in this gallery. This gallery contains Cat Pictures of the Week for the year 2009, each chosen from cat pictures submitted for the many different picture albums on this site. I do not accept

Cat Care 101

It seems that cats have become a common fixture in our household. Many people own one, and in fact, having cats as pets has been a practice for over thousands of years.

Abnormal Weight-Loss in Cats

One out of 400 cats suffers from this disease. The cat's body stops the production and appropriate usage of insulin in the body further resulting in raised sugar levels in blood and urine. Weight loss is a common symptom for cancer, but this disease is not very common in feline. A regular body

How to Build Your Own Cat Tree

If like me you have a cat that loves to run up and down, in and out and lay around looking relaxed, then you might be thinking about how to build your own cat tree. Cats love nothing more than exploring, lying around, scratching things, usually your furniture or walls, but give them their own cat tr

Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Lucky

Is your cat the cutest cat in the world? About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. Please read the rules carefully, then submit your Cutest Cat photo by following these Guidelines.

Reasons to Get a Second Cat

Getting a second cat is a big decision and one that should be based on a number of factors. But there are plenty of benefits to consider and here we look at the main points.

Caring For Your Cat - Easy Tips to Ensure That Your Cat is Healthy

Cats make great pets if well looked after and loved. However, keeping your feline friend happy is actually a very hard thing to do unless you take the time to get to know your companion. The vital components of a happy pet include a balanced diet and good grooming.

Signs of Ear Mites in Kittens

The most common ear mite seen in cats is called Otodectes cynotis. Extremely contagious, the mite can be passed from the mother cat to her litter and from cat to cat inside a household. Kittens are particularly susceptible to ear mites because their immune systems have not developed well...

Maine Coon Kitten Information

The Maine Coon is a long-haired cat that has been recognized for their mouse-hunting abilities and companionship. The Maine Coon kitten is a highly sought-after kitten due to its looks as well as its friendly disposition. This breed may also be called a coon cat, Maine cat or Maine shag.

Why Does My Cat Bite Me Then Lick Me?

Are you trying to figure out "why my cat bites me and lick me after that"? Don't worry, your little four legged friend is not biting you out of aggression. If so, you would have bled a long time ago! Your little precious knows just the right way to control his nip so that he will not

FURminator deShedding Tool

From our experience with FURminator, our family gives this tool a 4-paws up, 5-star rating. It is definitely an essential in our home.

2010 Adopted Shelter Cats Picture Gallery: Prize and Christmas

April is a time of renewal, in both the environmental and spiritual meaning. As such, it's a wonderful time to celebrate shelter cat adoption. There is nothing more rewarding that the knowledge that you have made a difference to another being. Adopting a shelter cat or rescuing a cat makes a bi

How to Keep Your Cat in a Garden

This is a national dilemma, but every day hundreds of cats are killed on our nation's roads. Fact! So how do we prevent our beloved pet cats from becoming another road traffic statistic?

Lack of Grooming in Cats

Cats naturally groom themselves. It is instinctual. Some cats actually over groom as a neurotic behavior. So, if a cat stops grooming herself, you can be sure something is wrong. A cat may be sick, in pain, depressed, or in the case of an older cat, it may be a sign of feline dementia.

Cat Trees Suitable for Several Felines

Cat trees are very useful for both felines and their owners because they provide the cat with a place to climb, scratch and play, and help you save your furniture from the claws of your pet. These kind of trees are available in various styles, so it is easy to find one that fits your feline's n