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Teach Cats To Use Scratching Posts - Marilyn Pokorney
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Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them - Ian White
Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover. Let’s face it, folks, cats are just different from dogs. Cats do not usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not guard your possessions while you are away. In fact, the only... Submitted 6 years 279 days ago.

Yes, Cats are independent. - Donna Stebbins
Yes, Cats are independent! Most cats are independent. Yet like with anything else they are not all alike. It is a basic trait with most felines though and it is something you should be aware of before you get a cat. They do not always come when you call them like a dog does. They will hide... Submitted 7 years 199 days ago.

How To Deal With Common Cat Illnesses Before Seeing Vets - Palyn Peterson
They are loveable little ones and no cat lover ever wants to see the furry friends sick. Unfortunately, it does happen and it can make an owner uneasy and unsure of what to do to help. There are many illnesses that are very common in cats. Some will require a trip to the vet, while others can... Submitted 1 year 68 days ago.

Preparing For Cat Surgery At The Animal Hospital - Palyn Peterson
If your cat has an upcoming surgery, there may be a sense of uneasiness within you. That is perfectly natural. Whether the surgery is an elective spay or neuter, non-elective and needed to remove or biopsy foreign tissues, or emergency as a result of a serious accident, there are many things that... Submitted 1 year 68 days ago.

The Death of Kit - - catydid52
Kit was a beautiful grey and white fluffy cat, who had been mistreated and abused. I remember seeing her next door, and my son-in-law remembers the cat living there also. Next to us the neighbors had two children, a boy and a girl between the ages of 8 to 12. He remembers seeing the cat being... Submitted 1 year 101 days ago.

How to Toilet Train Your Cat Without Training - catydid52
The other day I was sitting in my living room working on my laptop, when my hubby went into the bathroom in time to see my six year old male cat Max sitting on top of the toilet. He was so shocked he came running out to me yelling. "Max is sitting on the toilet and peeing." I can't believe... Submitted 1 year 102 days ago.

Specialty Pet Products Litter Training Your Cat - - Dana Starensier
Cats make great pets for many reason including companionship, personality and independence. You’ll want to create a cat friendly environment in your home by supplying a scratching post, toys, nutrition and a litter box. Training your cat to use a litter box is easier than you think. With a... Submitted 1 year 128 days ago.

Cats Relieve Stress - Dana Starensier
Stress is a part of life and can be caused by work, family, friends and environment. In general, stress is related to both external and internal factors. There are lots of remedies to relieve stress including controlled breathing, exercise, yoga, classical music and my favorite: cat! I enjoy... Submitted 1 year 150 days ago.

Ultimate Cat Petting Strategy - - Quinn Devlin
All cats are obviously not the same similar to every other animal or human. Regardless, I can tell you that most cats will enjoy my petting method and petting strategies to the fullest. The most important thing to know before anything is your one on one bond with your cat or in a simpler form... Submitted 1 year 153 days ago.

Pet Video Camera Review - Greg Cheetle
"Daddy, Daddy" I hear with my eyes shut. I slowly open them. I see my beautiful daughter standing next to our bed. "Come quick!" she says. I manage to pull myself out from bed. Slip my slippers on and grab her little hand as she escorts me down the hallway into the office. "Sit down, I have to... Submitted 1 year 155 days ago.

What To Expect From A Cat Sitter - - Lonnie Rakestraw
We all have times when we are away from home for work, emergency, or just to have a little bit of fun. During these trips, more often than not, it is just not practical to bring our cats with us. So, as responsible pet-parents, what are we to do? Should we just set out a big bowl of food and some... Submitted 1 year 156 days ago.

The Pick of the Litter and Kitty Litter and Odor - Dana Starensier
Chances are if you are a cat owner then you are all too familiar with smelly kitty litter. So why is it so hard to get rid of kitty litter odor? It has to do with Uric Acid. Uric acid is one of the main components of cat urine. It is what gives off that horrible smell. The problem comes when uric... Submitted 1 year 157 days ago.

Five Important Things About Small Cat Flaps - Shaun Baird
If you want a small cat flap then there are a number of manufacturers and types you can choose from. It is often hard to choose a good one if you are unsure which is most ideally suited to your own small cats needs. Selecting the best flaps can be difficult and frustrating when you have no idea... Submitted 1 year 357 days ago.

Cat Gestation - - John Williamson
After one whole day of baking cakes, I was ready to retire at four in the afternoon. As I was cleaning up, my two and a half year old little rascal came running into the kitchen, eyes filled with glee and screaming at the top of her lungs: She had found kittens in the basement! I was absolutely... Submitted 2 years 88 days ago.

Cat Spraying - Can I Stop It? - - John Williamson
Did you ever notice that rude behavior your cat has been doing? During the first few months after my daughter's cat, Miming, came to live with us, a new male stray came every morning. Soon, he decided to come live with us too. And for that few months thereafter, I was having fits almost... Submitted 2 years 93 days ago.

Cats Illness - - John Williamson
The first time you decide to take in a pet cat feels similar to taking home your first baby. You're excited, scared, happy and undoubtedly proud of your newest addition to the family - all at the same time. And just like taking care of a newborn baby, taking care of a kitten would require an... Submitted 2 years 98 days ago.

Why Cats Are Different - - John Dow
All cats are unique in many ways in the animal world. The entire species from big cats to the most docile of domestic cats have several common traits. It is believed that the cat species evolved from a weasel type of animal over 40 million years ago. To put that into perspective, what many... Submitted 2 years 140 days ago.

Siamese Cat Personality - - Lynn Miller
The Siamese cat is one of the most extroverted and social cats in the world. They are a type of cat that is warm and affectionate and bonds with their human very closely which means that the Siamese is not quite as independent as other cats . The Siamese cat can be very demanding. These cats... Submitted 2 years 152 days ago.

Cat Hairballs - Tips for Dealing With Them - - Liz Canham
If your cat has been coughing and retching, he may well have one or more hairballs. If you find a small sausage-shaped object which looks like compacted fur, it's probably a hairball that your cat has managed to displace on his own. What exactly is a hairball? It is a compacted accumulation of... Submitted 2 years 159 days ago.

How Many Cats is Too Many? - - Pat Lemmons
I love the notion that "cats are like potato chips, you can't have just one". From the playful kitten, which is the epitome of "cute", to the adult cat, that is the ultimate in beauty, prowess and "cool". How many you have depends on several factors. How many can you afford to feed? You need... Submitted 2 years 193 days ago.

Common Causes of Watery Eyes in Cats - Daphne Reid
There are many causes of unusual discharge from the eyes - nearly every opthamological problem in cats causes the eyes to water, and without a physical examination it is impossible to be specific. Let's take a look at some of the common causes of watery eyes in cats. Sudden onset or a... Submitted 2 years 197 days ago.

First Aid for Cat Bites and Scratches - Carolyn Tytler
What are the most popular household pets in North America? Recent surveys indicate that they are fish, cats and dogs. Households that prefer cats often have more than one, so it's not surprising that cat bites or scratches are relatively common, especially among children. First aid should begin... Submitted 2 years 299 days ago.

5 Top Reasons Your Cat Stresses Out - Kathrynn Kelley
Whether it's our finances, job, or other problems that cause it, we all get stressed out at one time or another, but did you know that your cat can get stressed out as well? Every animal on the planet (including humans and cats) can get stressed out due to various internal and external factors.... Submitted 2 years 345 days ago.

Cat Scratch Disease - The Symptoms of Infection - - Tim Goodman
Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that originates from the bacteria present in cat saliva. It is usually transmitted to humans through licking, biting, or scratching, hence the name. You do not actually have to be scratched or bitten, as most people who suffer the condition do not... Submitted 3 years 41 days ago.