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  • Your New Cat Why Are the First 24 Hours So Important? Part 2  By : John Young
    Adequate preparation is the key to successful adoption of a new cat. Both new and veteran cat owners need to carefully consider whether or not both they themselves and their homes are adequately prepared. Unseen dangers lurk in adoption of strays; medical examinations and vaccinations are especially critical.
  • Your New Cat Why Are the First 24 Hours So Important? Part 1  By : John Young
    Animal Shelters are quite aware of adoption in haste. Many cats are returned accompanied by reasons such as, "This cat just didn't work out, can I look at another?", or "The cat doesn't like us. He hides in the closet all the time." Inadequate preparation of the new home and psychological preparation of the new owner are at the heart of the problem.
  • Your Cat Won't Eat  By : Cat Lady
    This article is about why the cat won't eat and what to do with your cat and his stress.
  • Your Cat and Her Food  By : Thierry Babineaux
    Cats can be quite finicky when it comes to food but at the same time you need to choose your cat supplies in such a way that she gets maximum nutrition out of it and loves it too.
  • Would You Believe Cat Mailboxes!  By : Cat Lady
    We love our cats. Throughout the centuries, Cats have been revered, even worshipped. They can be our cuddly friends or fearsome hunters.
  • Why Your Cat Won’t Eat  By : Cat Lady
    This article will give you some idea as to just why sometimes our cat won't eat there food.
  • Why Your Cat Sleeps All the Time and Other Feline Sleep Facts  By : Annie Clark
    Learn why your cat sleeps so much and other facts about sleeping felines.
  • Why Use a Cat Barrier?  By : rayter
    Like dogs, letting your kitties roam in the neighborhood unattended could cause some disturbances, damages and troubles. To avoid these problems, a cat barrier is the best solution to let your kitty enjoy the great outdoors safely.
  • Why does my cat drink dirty water?  By : Larry Chamberlain
    You know that cats should always have a supply of water, especially if you are feeding them dried food. There on your nice clean kitchen floor is a bowl of nice clean fresh water, in a nice clean bowl. What does your cat do? Maybe gives the bowl a sniff and walks away from it, or just ignores the bowl completely, as if water were the last thing a self respecting cat would consider drinking.
  • Why Cat Lose Fur?  By : Cat Lady
    Why cats lose fur is a condition that has many reasons,this article may help you with trying to understand and help with dealing with the different conditions.
  • Why an Automatic Cat Feeder?  By : Cat Lady
    Advice on the types of cat feeders and why you may need them.
  • Who Else Wants To Avoid These Cat Claw Catastrophies?  By : Romi Matsushita
    Don’t get caught holding the bag when your cat decides to claw houseguests and unsuspecting members of your family. Even after you have gotten your cat used to using her own personal scratching post to sharpen her claws on a regular basis, there are still times when your cat may suddenly lash out to claw people.
  • Which is the best cat food  By : Scribbler
    The domestic cat, which is named that way in order to be distinguished from other felines, is a carnivorous species, quite small in size. Humans often prefer cats for companionship, but at the same time for their ability to hunt rats and other vermin.
  • When a Purr Becomes Bite  By : Cat Lady
    This article will help with learning when and were not to pet the cat. It will help to understand why they don’t like somethings?
  • What We Love And Don’t Love About Cats  By : Cat Lady
    This article I think will help us to understand some of the things our cats are thinking and doing as well!.
  • What to Get Your Cat for the Holidays  By : SpoiledPet
    The Holidays are fast approaching and just as the pitter patter of young hearts jumps with expectation and delight, the shopping list grows for all our loved ones.
  • What Makes a Cat... a Cat??  By : Alexander
    There are as many ways to describe a cat as there are cats. Cat behavior has mystified people since the days of the Pharaohs and has proven to be problematic at best for most of us. But, if one understands the challenges of pre-domesticated cats in the wild, it isn't hard to make sense of the cat's unique characteristics and behavior.
  • What Is Toxoplasmosis In Cats  By : Thierry Babineaux
    Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that affects cat health and should be treated as a concerning pet health issue. This disease is caused by a single-celled parasite known as the Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii).
  • What Is Feliway And What Can It Stop  By : Thierry Babineaux
    Feliway Spray is a chemical copy of a pheromone which has a calming influence over the cat…this helps to reduce stress and the subsequent scent marking as the cat’s impulse to claim its territory is reduced.
  • What Is Cat Behavior?  By : Cat Lady
    This article has to deal with what makes our cat do some of the things that they do. It will tell us a little about what they are thinking.What do some of there actions .
  • What choices do you have in cat accessories?  By : Carolyn
    Where ever you prefer to shop for your cat, you can find the perfect type of modern cat furniture to meet her needs. Pet furniture styles have transitioned from being basic models that simply serve a function to trendy furniture that make your cat comfortable and also looks attractive alongside your home decor.While shopping for your cat, you can choose from an array of condos to towers and cat trees, stylish kitty litter boxes to scratching posts, all in funky shapes and designs.
  • What cats like to play with  By : Guido Nussbaum
    In order to understand what cats like to play with, you need to first understand the nature of you cat. We call cats pets but actually 90% of their nature is still "wild". Cats don't "think", they act in most cases on their natural instincts.
  • What Cat Allergies Really Are and How to Control Them  By : Bill Weaver
    Between six and ten million people in the United States are allergic to cats or exhibit symptoms of cat allergy. Majority believe that cat allergy are caused by allergens from the fur or cat dander (scales of the skin), when, in fact, most of the potent allergens come mainly from saliva and sweat.
  • Various Breeds of Cats & their Food  By : Scribbler
    When you buy a cat food for your cat you should know the type of cat food that will be perfect for your cat as they tend to be quite finicky regarding their tastes.
  • Vaccinations: Does My Cat Need Them  By : Cat Lady
    This article talks about the issue of whether or not our inside cats need vaccinations. Will give incite as to why we do.
  • Vaccinations For Cats  By : Thierry Babineaux
    Vaccines ensure that the health of your kitten and adult cat is protected against major and infectious diseases that can lead to intense suffering and even, death in some cases. It’s best to see your cat’s veterinarian for vaccinations that need to be given.
  • Understanding The Differences Between Savannah Cats And Bengal Cats  By : Roberto Garabell
    The Savannah Cats and Bengal Cats may be late arrivals on the domestic cat scene, but they both bring distinct personalities and unique genetic traits to the table.
  • Understanding Kidney Disease In Cats  By : Jean Morgan
    Kidney disease in older cats is especially worrisome. It is also known as chronic renal failure and is a common problem in older cats. It is seen in cats of all ages, but mostly older cats.
  • Understanding How To Care For A Savannah Cat  By : Roberto Garabell
    Having an exotic pet can be a rewarding and heart-warming experience, but it can also be like the challenge of sailing into uncharted waters in terms of care and maintenance. Taking the time to research will make your journey more enjoyable.
  • Types of Cat Barrier & Their Benefits  By : rayter
    Cats, similar to dogs, are physically active domesticated animals and letting them roam around inside your house without supervision could cause damage and scratches to your beddings and furniture. If you want to prevent that from happening, the use of cat barriers such as cat doors, enclosure or playpen will be very helpful to keep your feline friend in a safe and contained area.
  • Trying To Understand Cats  By : Cat Lady
    This article we hope will help explain about the understanding of our pet. It might give a little incite to what they think.
  • Traveling With My Cat  By : Cat Lady
    This article we hope will give you some of the facts about air travel with your pet. Also what you will need for the trip.
  • Toys For Your Cat  By : Daniel Moore
    Cat toys are a great way to keep your cats occupied and entertained. They arouse the cat's curiosity and the cat spends considerable time chasing, mangling, twisting, and playing with the toys. The toys that excite them most are usually those that make sounds, swing on strings, or are easy to catch. Cats have a limited attention span, however. It therefore makes sense to rotate out the toys on a weekly to monthly basis. Otherwise your cat will lose interest.
  • Tips to a Cat's Superior Health  By : John Pendleton
    Not a day goes by that I get asked how my lovely feline companions stay happy, healthy, and youthful. Through extensive research and talking to everyone I know from friends to licensed veterenarians, I have compiled a few lesser known tips to cat liveliness.
  • Things That Are Dangerous To Your Cat  By : Cat Lady
    This article has to do with things that we have around the house that can endanger our pet’s life. What to look out for during the holidays and what to keep away for our pets. The holidays are joyous time of the year, but deadly to our pets.
  • The Savannah Cat - Wild And Domestic  By : Roberto Garabell
    A Bengal breeder, Frank had stepped away from her main breed of cat, crossbreeding an African wild cat, the Serval, with a domestic.
  • The Right Toys for your Cat  By : Scribbler
    The first thing you do when you get a kitten home is provide him with love, shelter and then search for cat names so that you can call her by her name. Makes it more personal!
  • The Pet Food Ingredient Game  By : Dr. Randy Wysong
    Pet food slogans such as organic, human grade, holistic and natural may increase sales, but miss the point. If pet health is the objective, a totally new approach is needed.
  • The Night Time Cat  By : Cat Lady
    Well the cats up all night what are we going to do about it? In this article might get a few ideas. And save sleepless night!
  • The Most Common Cat Behaviors  By : Gnubas
    This article about cat behaviors will take a novice's sight at this interesting subject. It will give you the knowledge that you need to know about cats and pet supplies.
  • The Dangers of Clumping Cat Litter  By : Tanja
    Clumping cat litters hold great appeal for cat-lovers because they are so convenient. But what many pet-owners don’t realize is that two ingredients in most clumping cat litters have been implicated in diseases and even the deaths of many animals and humans. So be wise protect your cats and family's health, and at the same time protect our earth. There are many enviromentally safe cat litters that you can purchase at very reasonable prices.
  • The Case AGAINST Raw Frozen Pet Foods  By : Dr. Randy Wysong
    Although raw foods have many nutritional merits for pets, they are not without their dangers. Questionable suppliers, formulations, ingredients and the danger of food-borne pathogens must be considered.
  • The behavior of cats  By : Mark and Cindi
    The behavior of cats in the domesticated role follows a love for daily routine. Cats like to do today what they did yesterday, and the day before and would prefer to do the same thing tomorrow.
  • Thanksgiving and the Cat  By : Cat Lady
    This article will we hope enlighten you to a few things about the Holidays, and what not to do for your cat.
  • Ten Things To Consider When Purchasing A Savannah Cat  By : Roberto Garabell
    Savannahs are like any other domestic pet. They need food, shelter, basic veterinary care, and a safe, loving home.
  • Supporting Your Kitten's Health With Acupressure  By : Nancy Zidonis and Amy Snow
    You can do an acupressure session called “Gentle Pinches” that will support and enhance whatever is going on in your kitten’s body at the time. Give it a try when your little cat when your little cat has given his all and is ready to be calm.
  • Successful Cat Training – 3 Rules To Follow  By : Liz Barton
    Cat training is not always easy, but it is possible. Though your cat may seem too independent and stubborn to change its behavior, you can get the job done if you make a commitment to the right strategies.

    There are a few basic tents of successful training about whichever cat owner should be aware. Let us look at three of those cat training fundamentals:
  • Stop your cat from scratching furniture.  By : Jeff Mcclure
    Cats are known for scratching and clawing. This is a natural behavior that you can control with a little training. Fist you need to know the reasons behind the clawing. Cats claw mainly to mark their territory and to exercise and stretch. You will not be able to completely stop your cat from clawing and scratching things, but you can control what the cat scratches.
  • Some Tips To Help In Training Your Cat  By : Chris Snow
    There are a number of cat behaviors that may indicate your cat has a problem that could require a trip to the veterinarian, or they may just mean the cat needs some training. Whatever problem you may have with your cat, it can usually be resolved with time, caring, and patience. Be sure to hug your cat often. This ensures that both you and your cat enjoy the relationship.
  • Should I Spay or Neuter My Pet? Part 2  By : Cat Lady
    Things we need to know about a growing problem and some of the sulutions, that we need to do in the United States as well as other countries.

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