February 4, 2008

• Choosing a Long-Haired Cat

  The first decision to be made before purchasing or adopting a cat is whether to get a short-haired breed or one of the long-haired breeds. Both types have their advantages and disadvantages, but beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder in this case. Once a preference for a long-haired breed has been established, [...]

January 30, 2008

• Can My Cat Talk?

  Most cat owner will insist that their cats understand them when they talk, particularly when they give them a command. Others will go so far as to insist that their cat talks back after being addressed. Neither of these scenarios are completely beyond the realm of reality.
  We know that cats are able to communicate or [...]

January 25, 2008

• Adding Years to a Cat’s Life

  Because of our great love for our feline friends, most cat owners would do everything in their power to make sure their beloved pets live as long as possible. Depending on which study may be believed, a cat’s average lifespan is somewhere between 12 and 16 years. Owners want to think that through the proper [...]

January 24, 2008

• A Cat’s Fascinating Eyes

  As a cat moves forward in the dark, the glowing eyes to have a magnetic, almost hypnotic quality that people find fascinating. What is it about a cat’s eyes that causes this reaction in both children and adults? Why don’t human eyes appear as riveting?
  In some ways a cat’s eyes are formed exactly like a [...]

January 23, 2008

• A Cat’s Astonishing Senses

  Most cat owners are fascinated by the differences between the senses of their pets, and their own human senses. These differences include a cat’s sight, its sense of smell, and its sense of hearing, as well as its sense of touch.
  Cat owners often find it astonishing that cats seem to see so well in the [...]

November 19, 2007

• Holistic Care for Cats

  Having a cat is a great responsibility for many people. Cats are beautiful creatures that need the love and attention that any animal deserves. In some instances, the attention that is given to a cat is in the means of holistic care, as many will argue that this is the best way to take care [...]

November 16, 2007

• Cat-Proofing a Home

  Cat owners that have a cat, or several cats, all know that cats are mischievous, and love to explore things within the house. There are many ways that a home can be cat-proofed to make sure that a cat can not or has a difficult time in getting into such items as a cabinet. This [...]

November 14, 2007

• De-Clawing a Cat

  Pet owners that have cats will often know how difficult it is to make the decision to declaw a cat. This is because there is a great of pain for the cat that is associated with declawing the pet. There should be great care and consideration for those that are deciding on whether or not [...]

November 9, 2007

• A Cat’s Senses

  The senses that a cat carries is often highly susceptible to many elements. A cat’s senses are much stronger than our own, and should be handled as such. A cat can taste things stronger than us, see things better than us, and have a range of hearing that far surpasses our own. A cat’s senses [...]

November 5, 2007

• Cats and Fleas

  Fleas can be pesky little bugs that can irritate a cat, and create much havoc in one’s home. Fleas can rapidly multiply, and can even lead to sickness in cats, as well as humans if there is an overabundance of them. Taking control to kill the fleas is important to both cats and residents in [...]

November 3, 2007

• Cat Employee

  I am not a cat owner.  I am owned by my cat.  My cat tells me when to go to bed. My cat tells me when she wants to eat.  My cat tells me when to get up, which normally correlates with when she wants to eat.  Since I sleep with my cat – oh [...]

November 2, 2007

• Cats and toys

  Why is it that we can buy our cats all the toys in the world, and, like small children, they are content to play with the most mundane things? For example, there are plenty of cats who love to chase the caps off of soda bottles, and some of them even bring them back to [...]

November 1, 2007

• Breaking your cat’s bad habits

  It can be rather annoying when cats develop bad habits, but here are some tips to help you rid your cat of those bad habits.
  a.  Take your cat to the vet first, to make certain there isn’t a medical cause for their strange behaviour, especially if its only just started recently. If it’s something like [...]

October 25, 2007

• Introducing a new baby to a cat

  When you know that you’re going to have a baby coming to the house, there are some things that you should do before the baby comes home to get your cat ready for it.
  a. If you need to change some things that usually happen around the house and affect the cat, do it before [...]

October 24, 2007

• Language of a cat’s tail

  Have you ever wondered what a cat is saying with their tail? Does it mean they are happy, mad, scared? Well, with this article we’ll tell you what they are telling you with those tail movements.
  If your cat’s tail is curving down and then the tip curves up, it means that she is relaxed and [...]

October 23, 2007

• How to get skunk smell from your cat

  If you have a cat that goes outdoors all the time, chances are they are going to get sprayed at some point.  This will help you to remove the smell from your cat. Remember to make certain that you are well guarded against all scratching and biting.   This isn’t going to be a fun process. [...]

October 18, 2007

• Giving a cat a bath

  Usually you won’t need to give your cat a bath, because cats keep themselves very clean without any help from us.  But there may be times that you will need to give a cat a bath, especially when your cat has fleas, so this will help you to make it as stressfree for the two [...]

October 17, 2007

• How to toilet train your cat

  If you want to try and toilet train your cat, you can do it by following these easy steps.
  a. Start out by putting your cat’s litter pan into the bathroom.  It doesn’t have to be right next to the toilet, but once your cat gets used to the fact that its in the bathroom, edge [...]

October 16, 2007

• Choosing a name for your cat

  When you get a cat, you want to pick out a name that fits the cat and that you can live with.  First you want to include the whole household in the decision.  After all, everyone that lives in the house is going to be calling the cat, so they should have a say in [...]

October 13, 2007

• How to litter train a kitten

  Even though a cat will usually show her kittens how to use a litter box, it’s always a good idea to refresh your new kitten’s memory.  Of course, if this is a newborn kitten that has been abandoned, or their mother has died, they will never have had the training.
  a. Choose a litter pan that [...]