Cats love to play hunting and stalking games. You can buy expensive cat toys at your local pet store, or you can save time and money by making your own. Cat toys can be made quickly and easily...
Playful, cute and full of personality, kittens make wonderful family pets. Though they are relatively easy to care for, kittens require special care to grow into happy, social and healthy adult...
Recently my cat fell into a candle warmer, and spilled wax all over herself. After making sure she wasn't burned, I was unsure how to clean her entire right side which was covered with wax. It...
Long haired cats can be stunning when they are well maintained. When they aren't taken care of, however, that long hair can become a matted mess that cannot be combed. In that case, cats have to...
The world has more domesticated animals than people who want pets. This "surplus" of animals end up living outside as strays. These animals are often not used to humans and can be challenging to...
Feline leukemia is a retrovirus that is transferred between cats. It can cause cancer, blood disorders and immune system deficiency. The life expectancy depends on what illnesses the cat develops....
Stray or abandoned cats often band together to form colonies. Cat colonies can be wonderful support systems for lonely kitties, but they increase breeding, antagonize your indoor cats and can be a...
Communication between two species that do not speak the same language is not easy. However, you can learn to speak your cat's language and help your cat understand what you're trying to...
Stray cats live a dangerous and difficult life, generally living only about three years. It can be a challenge to befriend the skittish stray that is continuously passing through your backyard,...
Although cancer typically affects older felines, younger cats can also contract the disease. The prognosis depends on the type of cancer and how far it has advanced. With an early diagnosis, your...
Cat urinary tract and bladder infections, also known as FLUTD and cystitis, have a variety of causes and symptoms. Proper treatment depends on an accurate, timely diagnosis. This article outlines...
Some cats suddenly refuse what they have been eating for years. here are some tips that might help you out.
A "feral cat" is a stray or offspring of a domestic cat living in the wild. Many animal humane societies have a program to catch or trap "feral cats," to spay or neuter, evaluate their health and...
Hypothyroidism affects the endocrine system, causing the thyroid to overproduce certain metabolic hormones. The condition most often occurs in older cats. An owner must detect hypothyroidism in...
So you've been considering bringing another cat into the family. But how do you do it so that your current cat will accept them? The difficulty level will depend entirely on the cats involved....
From its ears to the tip of its tail, a cat uses body language to convey its mood. Submission, aggression, affection and fear are just a few of the emotions you can read by observing your cats...
Cats scratch instinctively not only to mark their territory but because it feels good. Stretching and scratching works muscles providing kitty with a low impact workout. Outdoor cats will...
Contrary to popular folklore, poinsettias don't instantly cause cats to get violently sick or die, but they do cause serious gastrointestinal problems in felines. As a precaution, take your cat to...
Cats are beautiful creatures and need little embellishment to make them more beautiful. But you may want to personalize your cat to make them different from the other cats on the block and a fun...
Cats are by nature leisurely, independent creatures. They enjoy reclining 18 hours a day or more, rising at their whims and not in response to their owner's demands. However, at times it's...
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