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Chucky's Happy Ending
Chucky, a Cat of the Week on About.com who was a rescue cat with a badly injured leg, found a new home with a reader who lived 1,300 miles away. Follow this illustrated happy ending story in Chucky's new forever home.
Tips to Find the Best Cat Kennel While You Are Away
When you bring home a little kitten, you immediately get attached to the little fur ball. You feed him, bathe him, and make a bed for him. Such close association with your pet makes you worrisome about their health and well being.
How to Give a Cat a Bath
Giving a cat a bath has been the subject of many a joke and funny story, but the bottom line is this -Cats don't need baths... at least not as many as some are subjected to.
First Aid Kits for Lactating Cats
Lactation puts added stresses on the mother cat's body.cat breastfeeding kittens image by Ashley Djuricin from Fotolia.comA lactating cat requires more calories and energy than a non-lactating cat. The cat's body chemistry has changed due to pregnancy, and there is an increased burden...
Is Roomba Safe Around Cats?
Roomba is a robotic vacuum made by the iRobot company. The Roomba glides along the floor or carpet without human intervention, picking up debris as it covers all of the room in a random pattern.
What Is a Russian Blue Diamond?
Diamonds are sought-after and valuable natural gems extracted from the Earth. Naturally, being such a precious stone, they are expensive. A less-expensive alternative is the Russian Blue Diamond, a brand of simulated diamond marketed by TK Italia Importing & Manufacturing.
Symptoms of Kidney Infections in a Cat
Cats can get kidney infections just like humans.cat face image by Viktor Korpan from Fotolia.comA kidney infection is not merely a human disease; pets, including cats, are susceptible to them as well. A kidney infection occurs when bacteria proliferates inside the urethra, bladder or...
Treatment For Cat With Thickened Bladder
Thickened bladder is uncomfortable not only to cats but to their owners as well. Fortunately, there are several treatments for this problem. This include the administration of antibiotics. However, the effects of antibiotics may not last long so owners have sought out other forms of treatment such h
Kitten Care Online Tutorial Lesson 1: Preparing for a New Kitten
Kittens are the most wonderful tiny creatures on Earth, but they come complete with insatiable curiosity, which can be their downfall unless you stay one step ahead. This week we'll assume you don't have your new kitten yet, but will help you set the groundwork for a safe introduction to y
Cats Health Care - Natural Is Best!
Cats health care is complex, but simple at the same time. This seemingly contradictory statement stems from how humans view the world. All humans have a belief system set up, that is personal and based on their upbringing, their culture, their environment, their education, their religion, etc. When
How Long to Keep a New Kitten in Seclusion
If you are bringing a new kitten into a home with a resident cat, you must proceed with caution because you can't be sure of how your older cat will react. Even if you don't have another cat, it's best for a new kitten to have its own room to minimize an already stressful situation, according to the
3 Ways To Choose The Right Food For Your Ragdoll Cat
Finding the right food for your Ragdoll Cat can be difficult. Here are three tips to help.
How to Care for Cats After Declawing
Many people choose to declaw their cats to protect themselves or their furniture. Declawing is a surgical procedure done by a veterinarian using general anesthesia and is often done at the same time as spaying or neutering. Usually only the front paws are declawed. As with any surgical procedure the
Variations Of Ragdoll Cats
Ragdoll Cats come in six basic colors, three patterns, four types, and with two variations. Please see the list below for the full list.
Container Cats Picture Gallery 2: Mr.Kitty
Cats are noted for their propensity of seeking out places to hide - places not originally intended for cats, such as kitchen sinks, boxes, baskets, slippers, and such. We've put together a photo gallery of container cats - pictures guaranteed to bring a smile, a chuckle, or even a belly laugh.
Healthy Cat Food Recommendations
Cats can live long, healthy lives if fed high-quality cat food. Quality food helps maintain health and can also lead to lower veterinary bills. Although most domestic cats primarily eat dry food, some veterinarians also recommend canned food because cats tend not to drink enough water. Canned foods
How to Train Your Cat - Cat Tricks
People train their dogs to do tricks. Why not train your cat to do tricks as well and show up the dogs. It is possible to learn how to train your cat to do tricks. What kind of tricks can your cat learn?
What to Do If Your Cats Start Fighting
Any owner of more than one cat is not a stranger to the occasional and sometimes daily cat fights that break out. One moment your cats are cuddling and sleeping so peacefully and the next they are hissing, growling and fighting. Sort of just like toddlers I suppose.
Homeopathic Remedies for Hypothyroidism in Cats
There are natural treatments for hypothyroidism in cats.cat image by Darren Ager from Fotolia.comHypothyroidism in cats develops when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. The thyroid gland regulates metabolism, energy levels, hormones and weight loss. If it malfunctions, it...
How to Respond to Cat Biting
When a cat bites, his sharp teeth cause puncture wounds or scratch the skin and can introduce bacteria into your body that cause infections. Additionally, cat biting signals aggressive behavior. Especially dangerous in households with young children or people with special needs, cat biting may be th