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Ask Amy: Pushy Cat Behavior

This Ask Amy column describes pushy cat behavior of top cats. Owners learn how to handle dominant behavior between cats. Bossy cats use bites, licking, and pushy behavior to get their way. Read this article on pushy cat behavior by Amy Shojai, CABC, for About.com Cats.

Looking After Your First Cat

If you've decided it's time for a new family member, a cat makes for an excellent choice. They are friendly, companionable and don't require as much looking after as a dog - but they still need to be cared for! Whether you're getting the cat mostly for yourself or the benefit of

Human Medications That Are Safe for Skin Allergies in Cats

Human medications are often used to treat allergies in cats.cat image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comMany of the medications used in veterinary medicine were originally formulated for people. Veterinarians prescribe them for their patients in doses suitable for the size of the animal....

What Are the Advantages of Training My Cat?

What are the advantages of training my cat? This is a question I have often been asked. There are many reasons why you should consider training your cat. Most of them are pretty much common sense, but it's worth going through them to remind ourselves of how important it is to train your cat.

Notoedric Mange in Humans

Notoedric mange affects cats, but it can be passed to humans through close contact. Getting rid of this irritating disease can prove time-consuming and expensive, but its spread may be stopped through a few simple actions. Understanding the signs and symptoms of notoedric mange is the first step in

Common Symptoms of Cat Diseases

A cat's loss of appetite could suggest a medical problem.white angora cat eating from food bowl image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.comMany different diseases and medical conditions affect cats. Knowing which symptoms to watch out for can help you catch potentially life-threatening...

How to Cure a Feline of Projectile Diarrhea

Diarrhea is an annoying and potentially dangerous condition for your cat. Diarrhea may be the result of a food allergy, eating bad food or even an infection. Severe diarrhea, also known as projectile diarrhea, consists of immediate spurts of watery stools. If your cat has severe diarrhea, veterin

Cats and Declawing

Information on cats and declawing. Describes what declaw surgery really is, alternatives to declawing, a YouTube video with a declaw surgery gone horribly wrong.

How to Find the Best Cat Health Care System

How to find the best cat health care system may involve looking into the past. A cat's origins provides the tell tale sign of where she came from and so how evolution shaped her current system. Following these natural laws provides the key to her good health.

Rabies Vaccination for Cats

Rabies is a fast-progressing disease of the central nervous system that can be contracted through contact with infected animals. There is no treatment, and cases in both humans and animals are almost always fatal. Vaccinating cats against rabies can ensure that they don't contract this deadly diseas

Why Does My Cat Bite and Scratch When Playing With Me?

Do you have fun playing with your cat? Or does playtime cause you to end up with bleeding bites and scratches? While biting and scratching is a normal part of cat behavior, normal cats do not draw blood when they are just playing.

How to Care for Dandruff on Cat Fur

Dandruff is loose dead skin, and it is a skin condition that is fairly common among cats. A healthy cat should have sleek, smooth fur that has little to no dandruff in it, and if you are concerned about your cat's health, dandruff should be taken seriously. Dandruff treatment is simple and can be ac

Vital Information on Feline Leukemia

Although we usually believe that our pets can't get sick with the same diseases that we do, they can sometimes fall ill due to diseases that are as dangerous as ours. There are many animals that get sick everywhere, and one of the most dangerous diseases for cats is feline leukemia. Leukemia in

Why Does Your Cat Spray?

Cats are some of the easiest pets to take care of. That is until they start acting out on us and spraying everything in site. This is a common in many cats - but the good thing is there are methods we can take to put a stop to it.

Dyson 31 Animal Handheld Vacuum

I was pleased to get the loan of a new Dyson 31 Animal to test, as with four cats, our house is replete with cat hair. Of main concern to me is my office, because loose cat hair can play havoc with computer equipment. Read my review of this product for spot-cleanup of homes with cats in residence.

A Cat Loss - How to Deal With the Loss of a Cat

Have you recently lost a cat? Do you feel guilty for grieving because some well meaning people say "it was just a pet"? Many people feel grief and are not sure how to deal with the loss of a cat.

Cat House - A Must Have If You Want A Good Night's Rest

It never fails, every time that you go to bed, your cat follows and as much as you love your furry companion, you are sick of him hogging the bed. Well, there is actually a simple solution to your bedtime woes and if you want to get a good night's rest, purchase a lovely cat house so he can hav

What Foods Do Cats Eat?

Cat food can provide health benefits, such as hairball, allergy and tartar control.cat image by tnk333 from Fotolia.comCats require different nutrients and have changing needs as they grow. Tartar and hairball control can be very important as cats grow older, and most dry food can help...

How to Prevent Male Feline Urinary Blockage in Your Cat With Natural Medicine

Male feline urinary blockage is a common problem, particularly for cats that go outdoors and eat things like spoiled food and road kill. A build up of bacteria in the delicate urinary tract can lead to infection, the creation of crystals and partial or complete blockage. Fortunately, there is now a