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How To Choose The Right Cat Food

When trying to choose the right cat food for your pet there are a few things to consider. The best foods contain mostly meat. You can look at the list of ingredients to see which foods you should avoid.

Adoptable Shelter Cat: LuLu

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

2014 Cat Pictures of the Week: Fondu

In January we celebrate adopted shelter kittens at About.com Cats, and Fondu is our first Cat Picture of the Week for January, 2014.

What To Look For In A Cat Sitter

We all have times when we are unable to be home to care for our cats. When we are away, we want to make sure our cats are properly attended to both physically and emotionally. That is where a trusted cat sitter can make all the difference in the world.

What Are the Signs & Symptoms of Cat Thyroid Problems?

Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are conditions that affect cats with thyroid disease. These conditions have classic signs that owners, especially of older cats, should be aware of. These symptoms could also indicate problems unrelated to the thyroid, so any change in a cat's behavior should be re

Can You Train Your Cat to Be Groomed?

When you have a cat, taking care of them is very important in order to keep them healthy and happy. Cat grooming is very important to your pet's health.

Homemade Litter Boxes

While most pet stores offer an array of litter boxes, sometimes the choices can be less than thrilling. Expensive boxes that promise everything from odor control to self-cleaning settings can fail to live up to promises. Cheap boxes can be too small or made shoddily so they don't last long, making t

All About Maine Coon Cats

Are you looking for a large cat with a big heart? Learn about the Maine Coon and all of its wonderful traits.

Choose the Best Cat Tree for Your Favorite Pet

A cat tree is one of the best things you can get for your cats to provide them with a place to spend most of their time. These feline creatures will have fun going up and down, perching, leaping and scratching on these structures and you will be sure that other furnishings in the house are protected

Seven Things You May Not Know About Your Own Cat

Longevity - It is said, give a cat three years for every human year and you have an idea of how old he is compared to us. Not so. A cat at one year old is capable of reproduction and fully able to take care of himself.

Are Cats Capable of Bonding With Their Humans?

They say that people are either cat people or dog people. I say, it's easy to be a dog person - the challenge is getting a cat to bond with you. If you are a cat person, then you know that they do and that it's possible. They just don't convey their love for you in the same way that a

Cat Health and Symptoms of Kidney Issues

According to Jean Hofve from Cats of Australia, kidney failure is common in older cats and is the most common cause of death for senior felines. It is difficult to catch kidney issues early in cats, as they cannot tell you they feel bad and they hide discomfort well. While there are some...

8 Tricks to Teach Your Dog

Dogs are great friends and are considered to be part of a family. Spending time with dogs is entertaining and brings joy. But at the initial stages, you will find it hard to communicate with your pets.

Cats and Pregnant Women - Don't Put Your Baby in Danger

Have you ever heard of the fact that pregnant women should stay away from cats? Well, maybe not the cat itself, but definitely the cat litter. Have you ever wondered why all the health professionals give this advice?

Catnip and Cats

What do cats just love? Why catnip of course. My cat loves to roll around in it when I sprinkle some on the carpet. A good sniff test comes first. Then he rolls over and proceeds to try and crush it into the carpet with his back. If you want your cat to play in a certain area, sprinkle catnip in thi

Why Silica Cat Litter is a Good Option

When silica cat litter first came on the market, many cat owners were a little dubious that the product would really be much of an improvement over clay and other types of cat litter. However, silica brands of cat litter has made a number of converts since it was first introduced. Here are a couple

Growth Patterns - From a Kitten to a Cat

It can be absolutely amazing to watch a teeny 5 ounce kitten grow into being an 8-12 pound cat over the course of one year. How does the kitten get there? How can you best support the kitten's growth?