Cat Behavior

Have you ever come home from a long day's work to find that your cat has left a dead mouse or bird on your doorstep? Or maybe you've caught your cat staring into a corner for no obvious reason or attempting to "bury" his food bowl. Whatever the case, the conduct of cats is often odd and has left many a cat owner scratching his head and asking, "But why?"     Cats exhibit certain behaviors for good... Read more >

Cat Breeds

Many people think all domestic cats are the same. However, this simply isn't true. In fact, most registries recognize between 30 and 40 different cat breeds! Interestingly, breeders are always developing more breeds, with one or more being added each year, on average. From longhair to hairless cats, there's a cat out there to suit everyone. The Concept of Cat Breeds The concept of breeds began in the mid-19th... Read more >

Cat Care

Knowing how to care for your cat at each stage of its life is crucial to preventing him or her from having health problems. Similarly, understanding the unique care requirements for specific cat breeds can improve your cat's quality of life.Along with feeding and grooming, care for cats includes a host of other factors, including: administering cat vaccinations cat breeding cat claw trimming preventing... Read more >

Cat Health Problems

Your cat will most likely experience health problems at some point in his life, even if you take every possible precaution. By being well informed about the potential illnesses that can befall your pet, you are more likely to know what to do if he does get sick.  Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a general term associated with a syndrome of diseases... Read more >

Cat Owners

Owning a cat is a unique experience that comes with its own rewards and challenges. While cats are independent and affectionate creatures, they also have specific medical and grooming needs that should be maintained to keep them in good health.Before getting a cat, ask yourself the following questions: Am I prepared to pay for the necessary vaccinations and keep up the recommended vaccine schedule (including... Read more >

Cat Body Language

Many people think cats are aloof, asocial creatures. However, your feline friend is actually highly social, able to communicate with you not only with her voice but also with her body. Even if your cat isn't making a lot of noise, pay attention: Her body language might be telling you something. Tricks of the Tail A cat uses her tail for balance, but she also uses it to convey her thoughts, moods and intentions... Read more >

Feeding Kittens

Because they grow and develop quickly, kittens require a diet of high-energy food. When choosing the right food for you kittens, check out the nutrition label on the back of the package. If this isn't readily available on the package, your pet food manufacturer will gladly provide the nutritional value of the food. You'll have a much better chance of raising a happy, healthy cat if you pay close attention to your... Read more >

Neutering Cats

Spaying and neutering is beneficial not only because it promotes feline health, but also because it makes cat care significantly easier. While spaying refers to the process of removing the female cat's ovaries, neutering is the sterilization of male cats. Neither procedure has side effects.Aside from preventing cats from yowling and spraying urine while in heat, spaying and neutering helps with the severe... Read more >