Cats

Being a responsible pet owner, all of our cats and dogs have had their required surgery and no unexpected litters have been born at our house. There are so many kittens and puppies born with no...

If you are a compassionate person, moved by the plight of helpless, homeless animals, then you will want to learn how to safely trap and care for some of the smaller members of the animal...

Himalayan cats are gorgeous long-haired cats with the body and coat of a Persian, and the colored points of a Siamese cat. Some registration societies include them in the "Persian Division" for...

Cat overpopulation is a daunting problem for animal lovers. No matter how many alley cats are brought in off the streets, thousands more are homeless, hungry, and not likely to find a nice warm...

If you've ever seen a cat or kitten that is different from the others--it may stumble, wobble and even fall over--it may have a condition similar to cerebral palsy in humans known as cerebellar...

Sarcoptic mange, or scabies, is a highly contagious condition that can affect kittens and is caused by a mite. Kittens who have mange will often scratch excessively and can have hair loss and...

Chlamydia in cats is also referred to as feline pneumonitis. It largely affects the eye and parts of the upper respiratory tract in felines.

There are several species of ear mites that infect kittens. Though they are called ear mites, the parasites can live anywhere on the kitten's body. In fact, they often infect the tails of cats and...

You'll learn how to feed a new born kitten.

Scratching is a natural and healthy behavior for kittens. The act of scratching helps kittens stretch out their muscles, and it leaves their scent on objects, giving them comfort in their new...

In recent years, the feral cat population in this country has increased exponentially; experts estimate there are between 60 million and 100 million feral cats in America. Many animal lovers,...

Sometimes kittens will develop crusted and matted eyes. Often this occurs in newly born kitten because the eyes are becoming used to seeing. Then again, this may be the result of a bacteria or...

Your cat is a valuable member of your household, and its health is important. This is true at all times, but especially during that special time when your cat is nursing her kittens. You can help...

Cats and kittens can be prone to diarrhea for many different reasons. A single incident of diarrhea is usually nothing to worry about, but for chronic diarrhea the cause must be determined in...

Ringworm is the most common skin condition in cats. It is very infectious and easily contracted by kittens over four weeks of age, but can be safely treated with different medications and...

One of the most common parasites infecting cats are hookworms. (Reference 1) Hookworms get their name from the prominent hook-like mouth the worms use to hook onto the intestinal wall for feeding....

If you have two day old kittens and they are already infested with fleas, it means both the mother and the area they are living in have a flea problem. Because of this, the only way you can...

Ticks are not only creepy, but they can be dangerous as well. Carrying a host of diseases, ticks are blood-sucking creatures that can make your kitten severely sick and can also affect you and...

Fleas and ticks are a common problem for pets and pet owners. These parasites are known to carry and spread disease as well as irritate the animals they infest. If that animal happens to be a...

There are times that try a man's sole, ok a mom's sole. Really try it. You make a statement ... not a proclamation you understand, but the statement is clear, "Do Not Let The Cat Outside,...

Adding a kitten to your family can be a big decision. It is a good idea to hold a family meeting and make sure that all members are willing to help out with the responsibility of taking care of a...

There's nothing more heart-warming than a litter of newborn kittens, and cat breeders get to see many of them. But if you've ever wanted to start breeding cats yourself, it's not something that...

Trying to choose a kitten that will have a friendly personality as an adult is more challenging than selecting either a friendly adult cat or a friendly puppy. It's almost impossible to tell how a...

It is a common stereotype, the kitten happily lapping up milk from a saucer. The truth is that, for most kittens, milk is one of the last things you want to give them to drink. In most cases,...

Cats can get pregnant as soon as 48 hours after delivering. A cat typically goes right back into the heat cycle after giving birth, making her physically capable of becoming pregnant again. The...

Rabies vaccinations are not required for cats, and the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine says "the number of reported feline rabies cases in the United States far exceeds that of...

Feline constipation can happen to cats of any age, even newborn kittens. Symptoms of cat constipation include a cat not wanting to be touched around the abdomen, a distended abdomen and passing...

The Winn Feline Foundation cites the Dipylidium caninum tapeworm, or flea tapeworm, as the most common tapeworm found in cats. Cats acquire tapeworms whenever they ingest adult fleas infected with...

Roundworm infections are common in young kittens that do not have a fully effective immune system. They can be transmitted through their mother's milk if she is infected, and they can be ingested...

I love kittens. I love cats too, just I love to see Kitty Photos. What are Kitty Photos, they are photos of the feline animal. If you love kittens you will understand the art of viewing kitty...

Kittens need structure and rules to help them learn whats acceptable in their new home and how to be great family pets. It's very important for new owners to know that new kittens must learn and...

There's no way to pick the perfect cat, even if you knew what such a cat would be like. Cats are beautiful, ancient creatures who reveal their personalities over time--and getting to know them is...

Turkish Van kittens are adorable cats that originated in the Middle East around Lake Van. They have semilong hair or long hair with reddish-auburn ears and tails. They are known for their swimming...

To find a kitten in York, start by checking local shelters and rescues. If the kittens currently available for adoption don't appeal to you, it may be possible to find a kitten privately offered...

Kittens are naturally curious animals. Not only do they naturally prefer to be in higher places, they will go on counters just because it's there and they think they might find food. However, as...

Kittens are feisty and playful which means that some items in your house may need kitten-proofing; that is, making your home completely safe for your little bundle of joy. Some areas that may need...

Rabies is a virus that affects the brain in most mammals. It is transmitted through saliva into an open wound. Kittens and cats with rabies will display the same symptoms. At first, the symptoms...

Cats, and especially kittens, are often infected with intestinal parasites, commonly referred to as worms. There are different medications that treat worm infestations in cats, but the type of...

Spaying your cat is essential to keeping the cat population under control. Without spaying, countless unwanted kittens end up in shelters. What's more, a spayed cat will also be more contented,...

When feeding your kitten or puppy, you may think that letting him eat out of the other pet's food bowl isn't a big deal, but it is. Kittens and puppies need to eat their own food formulated for...

Kittens are very susceptible to hypothermia, which occurs when the body temperature becomes dangerously low. Kittens don't develop shivering reflexes until they are six days old, so hypothermia...

To cat lovers, there are few creatures more beautiful than newborn kittens. Kittens are born after a three-month gestation period in a rubbery sac called an amnion. Like most placental mammals,...

A female cat carries her kittens for no longer than 65 days. Veterinarians recommend having your cat examined during pregnancy and getting a due date. If your cat is pregnant for more than 65...

In comparison to puppies, kitten ear infections are not very common. If you suspect your kitten has an ear infection, it's important to take him to a veterinarian to be examined. Have patience...

House cats are popular pets in the U.S, second only to dogs. Independent, intelligent and excellent hunters, the house cat has a long history of living side-by-side with humans. Worshiped by the...

House cats are common pets today. When most people think of a pet that someone has in their home, they think of cats second only to dogs. It is important to understand as much as you can about...

Suckling is a normal action by kittens when feeding on their mothers, but some cats will continue to suckle after being weaned. That often happens when kittens are weaned too early, so the kitten...

The Maine Coon is a long-haired cat that has been recognized for their mouse-hunting abilities and companionship. The Maine Coon kitten is a highly sought-after kitten due to its looks as well as...

A healthy and uninjured orphaned kitten is easy to rear on a bottle, but it will be time consuming so make sure you’re up to the commitment before you take on the responsibility.

Hookworms are a common intestinal parasite that can cause mild to severe symptoms in animals. In cats, they occur in large populations or in cats with weaker immune systems, such as kittens and...