Perhaps you imagined yourself as a sleek young woman like Selena Kyle.But is a cat the right pet for you?To decide, you must have an idea what to expect from a cat.You must be familiar about the temperament of cats.
Cat urinary blockage is an unpleasant condition but it can be made to never return again with the right treatment plan.Rather than relying on a quick fix that will only temporarily suppress the symptoms of the problem, why not make the lifestyle changes necessary for permanent recovery?Lifestyle cha
Amy Shojai answers cat play and cat toy questions about how cats play in this article on cat play. Refer to this article on cat play to learn how cats play with cat toys.
November is for tortoiseshell ladies, because they are cloaked in the lovely colors of fall. Let's take a stroll through this picture rainbow of tortie cats, each one reminiscent of a pile of maple leaves glowing in the crisp fall air.
A skin ulcer is a sore that results from tissue breakage, often accompanied by pus. Skin ulcers can fester and cause the skin to disintegrate if not treated. These types of ulcers affect many species, including sheep. When sheep develop skin ulcers, it is most likely due to a condition called pizzle
If you buy a cat bed, there is a good chance your cat will never sleep in it. This is because cats will generally sleep where they want to. Your cat will find a spot in your house that looks most comfortable to him. It might be a pile of dirty clothes, a couch, your bed, a computer monitor, a bathro
Cat health problems are something that every person that has a furry little friend will run into. There are a few common issues (some but not all will be mentioned inside this article) that aren't usually that serious but that you should still be on the lookout for. This article will give the r
Cats are crepuscular (active at dusk/dawn) and rely particularly on their hearing, hence a large region of neocortex is devoted to processing sounds. This is enhanced by their highly mobile ears. Cats are absolutely spectacular.
When cats mark their territory they spray urine on vertical surfaces such as walls and furniture - it is known as 'spraying'. Spraying is method of sexual communication between both female and male cats who have not been neutered or as a form of social communication. Cats that go outside w
Creating a memorial to a cat you have loved and lost is a good way not only to honor your beloved kitty, but also to help you through the grieving process. These memorials speak for themselves of the bond between humans and cats that transcends life itself. It is always difficult to say goodbye by t
It was a television mainstay for decades: "This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered." But why was the former host of "The Price Is Right" so passionate about it? It's because there already are millions of unwanted pets in the United Stat
Many cities in the U.S. are inundated with stray or feral cats. There are many individuals who would like to catch and care for them and these tips will allow you to do so safely. The easiest way to catch a stray or feral cat is to lure it with cat food. The favorite food of most cats is anything th
Your cat, it is just like another member of your family and for that reason, it needs to have furnishings in place in order for it to be happy and comfortable.Because if they are not in place, then at one in the morning your cat might be pawing at your head looking for a place to cuddle up for the n
Your cat may have had an accident on a wood floor in your home. Cat urine, when left untreated, can leave behind stains and foul odors that can be very difficult to remove from a wood floor. You can purchase cleaners to remove cat urine, but these may stain or otherwise damage the wood. Instead, use
Training your cat to use a litter box is easier than you think. With a little patience and minimal training, feline instincts will kick in and kitty will be using the litter box like a pro.
If a stray cat has been hanging around your house, you may be wondering what you can do to help the poor critter out. In addition to laying out food and water, consider building an inexpensive shelter that will protect the cat from rain, snow and cold temperatures. It doesn't take much work to build
Cat bladder infections are fairly common affecting one of every five felines at some point. They are not in themselves considered to be serious conditions initially but if allowed to persist and spread throughout the urinary tract cat bladder infections can quickly become serious and potentially lif
A scratching post is very calming to a cat, cats have claws and they need and want to use them, it's like an itch that they just have to scratch, pun intended. So, go out and buy a post today, or if you're a handy person, why not go the lumber yard, pick out a piece of wood and make your o
Everybody loves kittens, and kitten lovers particularly enjoy looking at pictures of kittens. Enjoy these reader-submitted photos of kittens then submit your own kitten pictures, using the Photo Guidelines. Please use 'Kitten Picture' as the subject of your email.
Is your cat the cutest cat in the world? About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. Please read the rules carefully, then submit your Cutest Cat photo by following these Guidelines.