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Siamese Cats Picture Gallery

Siamese cats' popularity zoomed rapidly after they were introduced in England, and although the breed standard has changed significantly over the years, Siamese remain high in popularity for people looking for a pedigreed pet. Whether your tastes run from the Traditional to the modern version o

Tips on the Elimination Cat Odors - Part 1 - The Litter Box

Cats are said to excrete urine and feces that are more squalid than any other animals' wastes. Therefore, your cat's waste must be eliminated out of the house as soon as possible; whether the waste is in your cat's litter box or stuck on your carpeted floors. What many people do not k

Flushing Litter Box

I just purchased a new self flushing litter box from CatGenie for my cat 'Kitty' and it seems to be working fine. I hooked it up in my laundry room using the supplied connectors. I screwed on the adapter to the water line and I put the drain line into the existing washer drain.

The Behavior of a Pacing Cat

Cat pacing in small degrees is perfectly normal. However, when the pacing moves from occasional into chronic behavior, it is possible there are underlying causes that should be examined.

Why Do Cats Only Purr Around Humans?

The purr of a cat is a familiar sound to many pet owners and often provokes feelings of peace, comfort and contentment. While domestic cats often purr in the company of their human owners, cats also purr when they're away from humans, including in the wild. Not all species of cats can purr, and rese

How Large Will a Runt Boxer Get?

Boxer runts of the litter are the result of being the last egg fertilized during the female boxers fertility cycle. While runts are the smallest of the litter during the first 8 weeks of the litter's life, runts have the potential to be the largest boxer of the litter. Because all boxers are bred to

Calico Cats Picture Gallery: Nancy

Calico cats represent the brilliant rainbow of colors in a sunny July day. Of all cat color patterns, Calicos are perhaps the loveliest with their tri-colored exuberance. Although most Calicos are females because of genetics, the rare male does sometimes pop up, as you will see in this cats picture

Types of Severe Periodontal Diseases in Cats

Periodontal bacteria can enter the bloodstream and damage the cat's kidneys.cat image by Dwight Davis from Fotolia.com"Disease processes occur in the mouth more than anywhere else in a cat's body," says Dr. Arnold Plotnick of Manhattan Cat Specialists. Periodontal disease is caused by an...

A Cats Illness - Hairballs - Yuck!

Your cat's health is important. It is upsetting to all of us to have a pet that hurts or is ill and we can't fix it. If you want to be sure that you cats experience optimum health, then it is your responsibility to watch for signs that something may be wrong with your pets.

Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: U (of the Vowels)

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.

Comical Cats Picture Gallery: Coco

There is nothing quite so endearing as a cat at its comical best, particularly because they take themselves so very seriously. Whether it be a mighty hunter, a cat overcome by his own curiosity, or a cat sleeping, legs akimbo, in perfect bliss, I think you will agree that comical cats are cats at th

Clever Gift Ideas You May Not Have Considered

Gift-giving is a big deal for me. While of course it's fun to receive, I get very excited about the process of defining a gift idea, choosing a model, and wrapping my special selection for a loved one to enjoy. Few people are like that, but I actually get a lot of joy out of making someone els

Cat Pregnancy & Birth

Cat owners should know about the reproductive cycles of their pets. For those planning to breed their cats, it's important to understand the cycle and what to expect from a cat pregnancy.

Cat Biting and Cat Grabbing Problems - The Solutions From the Experts

If you are playing with your cat and he suddenly rolls onto his back, grabs your hand in his front feet, and starts biting you, you have been the victim of what is called play aggression.Although this behavior is a natural reaction based on the cat's instinct to stalk prey and defend himself, i