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Home Remedies to Deter a Cat from Defecating on Carpet

Cats are very sensitive.cat face image by Viktor Korpan from Fotolia.comCats are very sensitive, and any changes to their environment or routine can affect their behavior, including where they use the bathroom. When cats choose to defecate outside the litter box, it is often in...

How to Care for a Cat with FeLV

FeLV is the feline leukemia virus, which is a contagious disease in cats that suppresses the immune response. It affects between 2 and 3 percent of all cats in the United States. Kittens, older cats and cats that are already ill are at higher risks of infection. Cats with the disease cannot fight of

How to Train Cats to Act Properly at Home

It should not be too much of a problem to you to understand how to train cats properly at home. If you want to have cats that live properly at home then you have to know how to train cats properly first. You will need a lot of patience especially during the potty training stages but at the end of th

Vaccinations Your Kitten Needs

Vaccines help a cat's immune system fight off common illnesses by exposing the cat to the illness in minuscule amounts, allowing the cat's body to develop the proper anti-bodies to fight it off if it comes into contact with that illness. When you bring your kitten to the vet the first time

How to Keep Male Cats From Urinating on Furniture

Cats typically do not require the same amount of training as other household pets, due to their independent nature and their proclivity toward litter boxes. Male cats may pose a problem, though, when their territorial nature leads them to urinate in inappropriate places, such as on your furniture. I

Black Cats Picture Gallery: Lathandar

October has almost always been known as Black Cat Month, and our photo calendar would not be complete without photos of sleek black cats. Here are photos of October cats submitted by About Cats readers for your pleasure. Enjoy the Black Cats Picture Gallery, featuring Lathandar on this page.

Cats Home Alone - Caring, Care Tips

Cats, though appearing independent, sometimes aloof, are eager to interact with their human.Though famous for nap taking habits, they welcome being in the center of attention.A feline left often to his or her own devices, is sure to be lonely.

Information on Treating Cat Mites

Knowing exactly how to go about treating cat mites is vital for the health of your cat. The mites themselves are a big problem on their own, but the real danger is of the cat scratching itself in an attempt to relieve the itching.

Review of Cat Amazing, a Puzzle Box Toy

Cat Amazing is a sturdy cardboard puzzle box, which can be loaded with toys, catnip mice and treats to stimulate cats' senses of sight and smell, muscle coordination, and reasoning ability. Read my review of this low-cost answer to the sturdier, more expensive Peek-a-Prize puzzle toy.

Abscess

Feline glossary definition of abscess, a condition common in cats, particularly whole males who fight.

Special Needs Cats Picture Gallery: Moxie

Special Needs Cats have a valid place in the overall scheme of things. They demonstrate the unique ability cats have to overcome what we humans would consider as "disabilities," and handle diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and FIV with amazing resilience and acceptance; certain les

Love at First Sight

Join the celebration of Jaspurr & Joey's third birthday, and their anniversary of three years as being GuideCats for the About Cats web site, with this photo album spread of their lives.

Kitty Cat Condos

Kitty cat condos help cats get in their natural instincts to climb trees. Cats climb for many different reasons. Since many cats in the wild use the trees to hide from larger predators, or to leap down on their prey, a cat condo can be a great substitute and help fulfill their needs.

How to Treat a Cat With an Upset Stomach

Upset stomach in cats is a common occurrence. According to an article on the Cat World website, vomiting can have many causes, including eating too fast, eating inappropriate or spoiled food, food allergies, intestinal worms, hairballs, certain diseases or ingestion of toxins. Occasional isolated in

Making Your Cat a Family Member for Life

This is the 10th and final lesson of the About Cats online Cat Care Tutorial. Lesson 10 is all about the commitment you've made to your cat, and how to make him or her a family member for life.

Litter Boxes - There Are Many Nice Options to Pick From

One thing that every feline needs is litter boxes. Without one, your cat will not have a place to do his or her business and will subsequently start messing all over your house. So, to keep your place tidy and your cat under control, litter boxes are an investment that you need to make. You might th

Cat Food Recipes - Providing a Variety Which is Quick and Easy

Good cat food recipes need to provide your cat with a variety of nutritious food. But they also need to be easy and quick to buy for and to make. This seemingly impossible task is easy when you know certain basic essentials of cat health.