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Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Mia
Cutest Cat Contestant Mia. Is your cat the cutest cat in the world? About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. The entry deadline has passed now, and our panel of judges is selecting the top 12 semifinalists now. Bookmark cats.about.com and help choose the Cutest Cat for 2009.
Put the Gift of Good Health in Your Cat's Food Dish
The ancestor of our domestic cat ate small mammals, reptiles, bugs and birds-all of which were very moist, crunchy, high-protein, high-fat packages. Much has changed through the centuries: Most of today's domesticated felines are fed a very dry, highly processed, high-carbohydrate kibble...sort
Learn The Secrets To Keeping Your Cat Healthy And Happy
Routine preventive health care can go a long ways towards protecting your cat from illness and disease. Find out what your cat needs to keep him healthy and happy and help your cat lead a longer, more comfortable life.
Top Cat in the Hat Products
The Cat in the Hat has been around for 50 years, since the publishing of the famed book by Dr.Seuss. An entire industry has evolved around The Cat in the Hat, and it is rare to see the home of a confirmed cat lover that doesn't display one or more Cat in the Hat products. These are my favorites
How Can I Make My Overweight Cat Lose Weight?
Although the fat, cuddly Garfield cat makes a cute comic-strip character, the picture for real live cats that are overweight is not so amusing. According to the Pet Center website, obese cats--which include 40 percent of the pet cats in America--are at increased risk of developing serious medical co
How to Participate in Responsible Pet Owner Month
Did you know that February is Responsible Pet Owner Month? This is the month that pet owners are urged to get their pets spayed and neutered. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that six to eight million cats and dogs end up in animal shelters every year. Please spay or neuter your pet
Is Anthurium Safe for Cats?
Anthurium, also called flamingo flower, is a common ornamental houseplant noted for its bright coloration and exotic appearance. Unfortunately, this beautiful flower is toxic to cats and dogs. It should not be used as an ornamental plant in homes with indoor cats.
2008 Tabby Cats Picture Gallery: Tabitha Jean
March marks the first month of Spring, when the earth is rich with promises of things to be. Tabby cats are almost as old as Mother earth herself, and are the epitome of Catness in all its wonder and glory. This month we salute our Tabby Cat friends as the cats for March's Cat Picture Calendar
Your New Cat - Get the Relationship Started Right With Your New Pet Kitten
Whether you are a 7-year-old girl or a 70-year-old man, bringing home a new pet can be one of life's most exciting experiences. The second that kitten comes home is the time when you and your cat are beginning a new relationship of trust and caring.
Bad Breath in Cats
A kitty with bad breath, or halitosis, is a common complaint among pet owners, according to the experts at The Cat Health Guide. It is important to pay attention to your cat's breath and dental health in order to properly diagnose the cause. While the majority of bad breath symptoms in cats is due t
Holistic Treatment of Feline Leukemia
Feline leukemia is a viral disease that attacks the immune system's ability to fight off infections. Feline leukemia is transmitted from cat to cat through intimate nose to nose contact and eating out of the same bowls. There is no cure for feline leukemia and treatment consists of managing infecti
Aggressive Cat Behavior - What To Do
Nothing spoils your expectations of a happy relationship with a cuddly kitty than the problem of aggressive cat behavior. A cat scratch or bite can be more than just painful at the time. Cats have a considerable amount of bacteria on their claws and especially in their mouths and these injuries can
Readers' Long Reviews of Products for Cats
The pet products industry is a multi-million dollar one, and it would be impossible for any one person to personally review every single product. That's where my readers step in. You can post your own long user review (LUR) on a number of different types of cat products, including cat foods, ca
Mercury Poisoning in Cats
Your cat likely has more mercury in its body than you do. So concludes a 2008 study from the Environmental Working Group, which found average levels of mercury in cats at 5.45 times that of humans.
How to Get Your Cats to Accept a New Puppy
Introducing a new puppy into a house where there are cats is a potentially risky situation for all animals involved. Though the degree of risk does depend on the breed of the dog, the age of the cats and other factors, you should always exercise caution in these cases to avoid harming your pets eith
Understanding the Difference Between Feline UTI and Kidney Disease
The difference between feline kidney disease vs urinary tract infection is a critical one.Understanding the two and how to treat them can be essential in maintaining your cat's good health.The better informed you are, the better the chance that you'll be able to prevent your cat from exper
How Do I Get My Cat to Leave My Plants Alone?
If you are having trouble with your cat always eating your plants or digging in the soil there are several easy solutions to this problem.Cats naturally like to explore their territory, and your plants are included in that territory. So if you are tired of cleaning up topsoil off the ground here are
How to Calm a Skittish Barking Dog
Excessive barking is generally caused by the dog feeling anxious and unfulfilled, and becoming neurotic as a result. To stop your dog from exhibiting skittish behavior and barking excessively, find and address the reason it is behaving this way, such as illness, lack of exercise or leadership, or se
Home Remedies for Constipated Cats
Many at-home solutions are available for a cat with digestion problems.cat image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comCat constipation happens when there is a buildup of feces in the bowel of the cat. The bowel helps to absorb water in the cat's stomach, when there isn't enough water, it...