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Cat Health - Tips for a Better Vet Visit

There are pet owners who want only the best for their pets. But since their knowledge regarding pet care can be limited, they will need the help of a veterinarian and so, preparing for your vet visit is an important task.

Senior Cats Picture Gallery: Snowcone

If we are very lucky, all of our cats who share our homes will become seniors, and they will share long and happy lives with us. Senior cats are very wise and teach us lessons in acceptance as they stoicly accept their frailties, along with the minstrations of those who love them and are loved by th

Adoptable Shelter Cats Picture Gallery: Maya - ADOPTED!!

The Adoptable Shelter Cat Gallery was envisioned as a way of getting homeless cats in animal shelters and cat rescues into the public limelight, and helping special shelter cats find loving forever homes. It is a way for me to give back to the cats who have taught me so much about life, courage, com

Onychectomy - Declawing Your Cat

Many people enjoy the companionship of furry feline. Cats are fun to play with, easy to take care of, and an overall joy to own. However, if you keep your kitty indoors, you may notice that your carpet is starting to get torn up, your table legs have strange marks, and your sofa is getting a little

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...

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

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

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 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

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.

No Advice, Just Cat Talk

This article discusses our transition from an indifference to an appreciation of domesticated cats. In the process of solving a problem we became confirmed cat people.

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

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

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

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

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

How to Move a Litter Box

The thought of moving your cat's litter box may seem like no big deal to you, but to your cat, it can be a huge deal. Cats are creatures of habit, like everything in its place and do not often cope well with transition, especially when it comes to where they relieve themselves. A sudden change in th

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.