How To Be A Responsible Cat Owner Now that you have a cat or several cats in the house, you need to think about how you can be a respo...
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CAT BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS: The Most Common Problem And How To Deal With It (12 Apr 2007) Cats make excellent pets and have recently overtaken dogs as Britain's favourite pet. There are many reasons for this shift but it may well be a reflection of the fact that our lifestyles have become busier and more hectic so we no longer have the time ...
Cat Body Language Explained (15 Sep 2007) Cat behavior is often misunderstood because of our inability to read their body language correctly. Cats, just like us humans, use body language to communicate and broadcast information about their feelings and moods, desires, likes and dislikes. Understa...
Cat Character Has Won The Hearts Of Many Cats Lovers. (25 Sep 2007) Cats are all kings and queens in their own reigns. Do show respect for them and care for them as much as they care for you.They are gentle to their humans and love them more than they love themselves. Don't punish them and always learn to understand about...
Cat Climbing: Something We Should Know (25 Sep 2007) After scratching, the climbing is the second nature to cats and even the youngest kittens will want to test out their skills on the nearest tree. In the wild some cats climb trees in order to pounce on their prey from above, while the leopard have been kn...
Cat communication techniques - Intrepeting the cat body movements (04 Dec 2007) The Cat, armed with all its super senses, does not just use them to catch its daily meals. They allow it to enjoy a rich social life, communicating with other cats and humans using body language, vocalization and scent. We can with little observation, und...
Cat Declawing - The Truth (09 Aug 2006) Cat DeclawingWhat is the use of cat declawing?The main reason people decide to declaw their cat is to protect their furniture. An untrained cat's claws can be very destructive in a home, damaging furniture, curtains and carpets. .......
Cat diseases : watch for early warnings (12 Mar 2006) Copyright 2006 Marc Deschamps Watch your cat and disease signs that may indicate a variety of health problems. Being alert to these indicators can help treat your cat quickly and efficiently. Bad breath Don't panic if your cat has a bad breath.......
Cat Flu and Antibiotics (05 Mar 2007) From: Dr Andrew Jones Author: Veterinary Secrets Revealed A common question I have been asked lately is about the Cat flu. It's going around, and more often than not a visit to your veterinarian will result in antibiotics. But little else. And i...
Cat Grooming - More Than a Good Licking (08 Jul 2006) Cats are magical, aren't they? They're graceful. They can leap tall armoires in a single bound. They can clean themselves without any help from us humans. Okay, maybe not all cats are graceful. And maybe not all cats can leap tall armoires in a s.......
Cat Hairballs - Human Assisting Feline (30 Sep 2007) One may often encounter hairball problems with cats. Undigested hair that builds up inside a cats body are called "cat hairballs". There are only 2 ways for a cat to get rid of the hair caught inside - with the aid of the digestive system or coughing it o...
Cat Health Care: 5 Reasons Why You Should Neuter Your Cat (28 Nov 2007) Neutering is an operation process that helps prevent a cat from producing endless supply of kittens. Some folks think that is cruel to allow your cat to undergo this operation but I beg to differ. I think it is cruel if one allows a cat to give birth to s...
Cat Litter Box Health Considerations (19 Jan 2006) Cats are the most popular pets in the United States. According to the latest version of the U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2002 Edition) there were almost 70 Million pet cats in the U...
Cat Litter Problems: Litter Box of Glass (31 Aug 2006) One major problem you encounter as a cat owner involves your cat's use (or non-use) of her litter box. This is probably one of the most frustrating issues that arise in caring for your new cat. You buy a litter box, often an expensive one, fill it wi.......
Cat Make Up (28 Mar 2007) Cat Make Up: A New Cat Every Month We all appreciate that cats are the animal kingdom's most graceful and beautiful creatures. I've got a great new idea for dressing up our cats. Well it's not entirely my idea. In fact I saw a Google video on the...
Cat Myths and Wives Tales (11 Apr 2006) Alternately feared and revered, worshipped and reviled, the cat's natural ability as a mouser ultimately won them a place in the lives and hearts of people. Now we think of them less as pest control ...
Cat Nutrition - How Protein Rich Food May Harm Senior Cats (06 Nov 2007) We all know that cats are carnivores thus their natural diet should consists of protein rich meat such as beef, chicken, and fish. Cats require a significant amount of protein for optimal growth, repairing muscle tissues and as a source of energy. Seni...
Cat Owners' Cat Training Books (03 May 2006) This article seeks to give you a solid knowledge base regarding the subject matter, no matter what your previous experience on the topic. Cats are wonderful animals! It is remarkable how well these a...
Cat Poisoning Prevention (17 Aug 2007) Cats are known for their curiosity. However, their curiosity can get them in trouble if they end up curious about the wrong thing, such as a poison. A cat can become very ill from accidentally ingesting a poison. If that happens, it needs immediate attent...
Cat Reproduction and the Birth of Kittens (17 Aug 2007) A cat reaches reproductive maturity between five and nine months of age, or upon the time they reach 4.5 to 7.0 pounds in weight. It is possible for domestic longhaired and shorthaired cats, as well as feral cats, may reach sexual maturity faster than pu...
Cat Safety (17 Dec 2007) Outdoor cat safety is one issue most cat owners don't think about. You get a new cat or kitten. Provide some cat toys and think this will satisfy your new pet. Then you discover that your cat wants to go outside. He has been sitting looking out the window...