The cat population in North America is estimated at about 50 million. Hundreds of millions of birds are killed by cats each year.
Before you welcome a furry friend into your home, you need to prepare
your house--and your family--for the new member. Keeping a
pet can be a lot of work and at least a decade-long commitment....
Cat boxes, also known to the lay person as "litter boxes", are little minefields which require careful navigation to clear.
Maybe there's a stray cat who has found a home on your porch, or occasionally convinces you to invite it into your place for a bowl of milk or plate of chicken scraps. So why not adopt the feline?...
Cat and dog lovers around the country are worried sick every time there are reports of poisoned pet food. The Food and Drug Administration will always demand a recall of contaminated food, but it...
Have you ever had a cat that has eaten something you really don't want it to eat? I have. This method works for stopping your cat from doing anything you don't want to.
Cats make terrific pets for families on the go because they largely can care of themselves. Most cats are sensitive to good hygiene and bathe themselves frequently. They also prefer to have their...
Kittens that are not exposed to humans can become feral. If the kittens are caught and handled at a young enough age, however, they can be socialized to humans and adopted into homes. Kittens over...
Adding a cat to a household is like adding a roommate you don't know well. Try to get too friendly right away; and she'll hide in her room all day. But if you're patient, she'll start to join you...
Introducing a new cat to the household? Here's a guide on getting the two cats to co-exist together under one roof!
Bringing home a kitten is a special, memorable moment. Naming the lovable ball of fluff is even better. Cat names vary from pretty ordinary (Lucky, Snowball, Tigger) to literary or historical...
Cats are cool creatures. Unlike dogs, they are independent, require no potty training and make no annoying barks. If you have adopted a cat, or a cat has adopted you, there are a few things you...
A female cat will come into heat (called "estrus") at least three times a year for roughly 2 weeks. During each cycle, the cat will exhibit restless and agitated behavior. Dealing with a cat in...
A cat's introduction to your household will set the foundation for their relationship with you and your family. You must do everything you can to make the introduction as easy as possible. Be...
Cats can be very affectionate animals, but are often uncomfortable being picked up and handled. It goes against their independent nature and their desire for cleanliness. However, with proper...
Whether you bring a new cat into a home that already has an animal, or you bring a new animal into a home with a cat, the adjustment takes time for everyone. Over time, either the animals become...
While you might assume a cat is too independent to be tethered along by a leash, it's not impossible to train a cat to walk on one. It will take time, patience and some good training methods, but...
Nothing can be done to completely eliminate cat hairballs, but there you can take care of them once they have emerged. Follow these steps.
Cats like their habitats just the way they are. Sometimes it is necessary to travel with your kitty because of a long move, an extended trip or just because it's time to visit to the...
Some people love cats naturally. Whether they were brought up with the feline mentality, or were simply born with the feline gene, some of us are just cat people. For the rest of the world,...
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