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How to Use Home Remedies for Cat Flu

Cats get the flu just like people. The medical term is "upper respiratory infection" or URI. It is caused by two feline viruses and will run its course in 7 to 10 days, but it must be treated. The symptoms are sneezing, runny nose and eyes, stuffiness, loss of appetite and lethargy. Home r

Cat Rescue Groups in Illinois

Thousands of cats in Illinois are in need of loving homes. There are several cat rescue operations throughout the state, some for specific breeds and others for any cat that needs to find a family. Rescues are not only looking to find homes for the cats they take in, but for volunteers...

Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Rooney

Cutest Cat Contestant Rooney. 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.

Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Kiki

Cutest Cat Contestant Kiki. 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.

2010 Red Cats Picture Gallery: Nona

Red cats may also go by "orange," "strawberry," "ginger," "marmelade," "yellow," or "flame." We celebrate red cats in December, because their vivid coloring mirrors the colors of a flaming red fire in the fireplace. Enjoy our new Red Cats p

What Are the Causes of Bobbed Tail Kittens?

Normal, fully grown cats have a tail length of about 10 inches containing between 21 and 23 vertebrae. Bobtailed kittens have a genetic mutation that causes them to look different than their full-tailed counterparts. The tails of bobtailed kittens range from virtually nothing at all to a full 10 inc

How To Discipline A Cat?

Cats are cute pets which should be able to look after themselves. However if you wish to have one as your pet, you should know what their needs and wants are apart from just finding them adorable. Though they are pets, they tend to behave like humans at times as they grow and develop.

How to Choose an Automatic Feeder For Your Type of Pet

In this article, I will explain how to choose an automatic feeder to match your cat's characteristics. Not all cats require the same solution, it depends on whether your cat is fat, badly behaved, lazy, etc. Read this article to find out how to select the best one for your pet.

Potty Training Pads for Cats

Don't be misled by the name. Puppy training pads are as helpful for cats as they are for dogs. And they're not just for potty training either. The uses for potty training pads for cats are limited only by your imagination.

How to Stop Your Cats From Fighting With Each Other

Having two felines in the same household can be a bit tricky, but if one learns how to train them properly, it is possible to live peacefully. If one finds that his cats are not getting along and one cat is getting bullied by the others, there are some effective ways of handling the situation.

Why Do Cats Eat Grass?

Some cat owners make the mistake of preventing their cat from eating grass. There are various reasons for this, one being that they think it makes their cat ill or upsets their stomach. This is an incorrect assumption and in fact the eating of grass followed by regurgitation is a perfectly natural b

Red Cats Picture Gallery: Katinka

We celebrate red cats in our December Picture Calendar, but we love them year-round. December is a great month for snuggling with your cat in front of a crackling fire, particularly if your cat mirrors the colors of the flames. And of course we can't forget that December is red for the color of

Natural Treatments Offer Best Hope For Cats With Feline AIDS

Each year, thousands of cats are diagnosed with Feline AIDS, also known as the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV. This potentially life-threatening disease attacks and impairs the immune system, leaving infected animals vulnerable to a variety of infections. Even a seemingly innocent head cold ca

How to Brush a Temperamental Cat

Most cats are very touchy. Many have sensitive areas, especially the back, which can make brushing difficult. To maintain optimum hair health, you must brush your cat on a regular basis and preferably daily if your kitty is the long-haired kind, a Persian or Himalayan among the foremost breeds. You

Symptoms of Cat Diabetes

Feline diabetes is a condition in which the cat has excess glucose in its blood. Its body cannot process the glucose, leading to death if it is not treated. Fortunately, the symptoms are readily recognizable, and treatment can extend and improve the cat's life.

Do You Care About Your Furniture? Then Do Not Let Your Cat Destroy it

When you keep a cat inside your house, it is quite difficult to keep your furniture in good shape. All the cats need to scratch! It is not like a kind of punishment for something you did to them or a way of attracting attention, but an instinct they have to follow. This is why you will ever be able

Diet for Asthmatic Cats

Like humans, cats experience asthma as an allergic reaction that produces bronchial spasms, restricting airflow and causing sudden severe breathing difficulty. Not only diet, but house dust, pollen, household and environmental chemicals, stress and even kitty litter can trigger asthma in cats, so i

Health Issues of Large House Cats

Overweight cats are at a higher risk of health problems.romeo the cat image by Mike & Valerie Miller from Fotolia.comLarge housecats may experience health problems because their size, whether they are obese or simply members of a particularly large breed. Maine Coon Cats, for example,...

Balanced Homemade Cat Food

Because of the increase in diet-related illnesses such as diabetes and Inflammatory bowel disease, many cat owners are investigating the advantages of feeding their pets homemade foods. Homemade cat food offers a number of advantages over commercially prepared foods: The entire list of ingred