Relating to Cats

Cats love to play, and play they will! But, if a cat gets to bored with his routine it can be suffered by all. Here are 7 easy things you can do to revamp their interest and all of them from...

Feline spraying, also known as marking, is when a cat leaves small amounts of urine on vertical surfaces. Although it's more common in unneutered males, it still happens with males who have...

Learning how to litter train a kitten will make life a lot easier when your little one is roaming around the house. Litter training helps prevent accidents and saves your carpet. The sooner you...

If you find your cat laying in its own litter box, you may think he has lost his mind. But, from the cat's point of view, there may be good reasons for hanging around this unusual spot.

Are you envious of that Persian perched on a pillow in the slanting sunlight? Don’t you wish somewhere, sometime, somebody would serve up your dinner, scratch you behind the ears and blow kisses...

Are you tired of your cat tangling with the neighbors’ pet? Or risking one of its nine lives romping in the street? Sick of paying vets for every ailment kittie brings home? Here’s how to keep...

It can be stressful for a cat to give birth, especially if it's her first time. Your cat may seem restless or anxious 24 to 48 hours before labor. In addition, she may start panting, purring and...

Litter boxes are scary places. Lurking in the environment of a litter pan are hundreds upon thousands of microorganisms that, if not handled properly, can make both humans and felines sick.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, more than four million cats are euthanized every year in animal shelters. One of the ways that this figure can be greatly reduced is by...

During the development period the kitten is to say in the first weeks of his life, mother instilled within reach the ability to regulate and coordinate its movements, but also to use its teeth and...

Cats may spray for many different reasons. It can be frustrating for a cat owner who doesn't understand why their cat is spraying and even more so when they don't know how to fix the problem.

Pets are our pride and joy, but sometimes they can be a little messy. The occasional spill of food and water or the missed bathroom opportunity can be a little trying at times, but these really...

Cats don't see property the way humans do. In their eyes, anything that's unoccupied is fair game. When it's time for a nap, that unused chaise in a sunny spot on the deck will work just fine. And...

Fleece is a soft and cuddly fabric, which makes it a popular choice for blankets. Unfortunately, if you have a cat, chances are you will find it curled up enjoying the blanket. Once your cat walks...

Cats love munching on greenery. Because they don't know which house plants are dangerous, they need their human parents to protect them from those plants that are poisonous.

An allergy is sensitivity to a substance that is usually harmless to others. Allergic reactions can have varied causes, including animals such as cats, the most common cause of pet allergies....

The Highlander cat is a relatively new breed of feline, with the first litter being born in 2004. These somewhat rare and certainly unique cats are registered with The International Cat...

Believe it or not, cats can become jealous. Anything that means less attention or food for them can cause jealous behavior, whether it's a new animal or even a new baby in the home. The jealousy...

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According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, a cattery requires such basics as 30 cubic feet of cage space for each cat, storage cabinets, a grooming table, kitten play area, waste storage site,...

Bringing a new baby into the home can be a stressful experience in your life, since your schedule and routine will change completely. This stress can be compounded if you have a cat that will...

Cat owners have an ongoing battle with cat hair. Many cat owners don't mind the constant vacuuming and brushing of their felines to keep the fur around the house under control. Other cat owners...

Humanely trapping stray and feral cats is the first step toward non-lethal population control measures. According to the Feral Cat Coalition in San Diego, California, this method of managing feral...

While owning a cat can provide lots of joy and companionship, it can also provide a few headaches if your cat displays undesirable behavior. Typical unwanted actions can include scratching in...

According to the Humane Society, "More than 700 plants have been identified as producing physiologically active or toxic substances in sufficient amounts to cause harmful effects in animals."...

Cats mark their territory in several ways. One of the ways a cat may try to leave its scent on something he views as his property is to rub his head, face and sides along the object or a person....

Cat urine is a potent substance that leaves a lingering odor. It is possible to clean quarry tile to remove not only the overwhelming odor of fresh cat urine but also the subtle odor that often...

Cats and kittens alike can strew Fresh Step litter throughout the house effortlessly when the litter sticks to their paw-pads and the fur on their feet. If your litter box serves a young cat or...

Housecats can be affectionate companions, greeting us with whiskery kisses, sharing long naps on sofas, and adding life, grace and beauty to any home. However, both male and female cats can...

Many cats are nervous and anxious by nature. Add to that a trip to the vet, a long car ride or a new baby in the house and most kitties will feel as though they may have nervous breakdowns. If you...

Your cat's litter box can have a big impact on its health. Many owners don't realize the importance of maintaining a clean, safe cat litter box. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to make...

Spraying is a territorial behavior that male cats (especially cats who have not been neutered, or were neutered later in life) exhibit. Female cats in heat may also spray. When a cat sprays, he...

Felines are enjoyable companions and effective mouse catchers, but an occasional down side can be found simply by following your nose. Generally, cats use their litter boxes, but stress, health...

Of all the indignities that can happen to a cat, getting sprayed by a skunk is probably one of the worst. Cats are notorious neat freaks and particularly do not enjoy being covered in one of the...

If you have a cat who urinates outside of the litter box, you know very well how frustrating this can be. It may seem as though all your attempts to prevent this behavior are futile. As long as...

It can be particularly difficult to determine the gender of cats, especially kittens. Unless you have an unneutered male with obvious testicles, the genitalia looks practically the same on males...

While your cat may be an adorable member of your family, it may wreak havoc on your furniture, floors and walls if it urinates outside of its litter box. Cat urine smells are difficult to...

Cats use these various signals and know how to organize according to their own social rules, without the clumsy intervention of man. Feral cats are organized into groups, the rules are complex...

The cat is above all a unrestrained fishlike. It is thus quite intelligent for the someone to lay perfect letting nature hold its action. Therefore, unless your cat will decline a portion...

From the sixteenth century, long haired cats landed in Europe under the name of Angora. Later develops breeding Persian cats and will be defined during the twentieth century standards of physical...

If your cat mistook your laundry for a litter box there’s no need to panic. You don’t have to throw the clothes out and buy new ones. It is possible to get the cat urine smells and stains out of...

The cat is gracious, deft passes and a lounge in his native gutters and privileges are reserved to the beloved master. We can not force a cat without making him miserable and fearful and evil...

Animals are like children and do not always have the notion of danger, there are many circumstances in which they can burn a pot of boiling water that falls, the cat puts his paws on the electric...

These foods are reserved for animals with a particular disorder such as renal failure, diabetes, obesity, food allergies, as well as animals with intense physical activity, sport and therefore...

An animal alone in an apartment is likely to be bored and informed by jumping on his master who prepares his food bowl. If your cat does not eat or whether he eats a lot more than normal, it is...

Cats are clean, fun to own, and easy to care for. But like all domestic pets, they have their quirky habits such as scratching on furniture and meowing at closed doors. One of the most difficult...

Cats are fun to own and easy to care for. But like all pets, they have their quirky habits such as meowing at closed doors and scratching on furniture. One of the most difficult kitty habits to...