Diabetes in Cats: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

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What Is the Difference Between Siamese & Himalayan Cats?

According to a survey done by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, in 2009 more than 90 million cats had owners in the United States. The survey also found that out of all the households in America, more than 30 percent of them had a pet cat. Siamese and Himalayan are two types of ca

Cat Picture of the Week: Squishy

For several years now, About.com Cats has featured a Cat Picture of the Week, and this year is no exception. Photos are chosen from submittals to any of the *other* picture galleries on this site (most often from the featured gallery of the month). My criteria is the quality of the photo, and the ca

What Are Fold Out Beds?

If you are lucky enough to have a spare bedroom just waiting for your guests, you probably do not need a fold-out bed. But if you are pressed for space and cannot afford to set a whole room aside for occasional guests, a fold-out bed can be a great investment. Since a fold-out bed serves as both a t

How to Take Care of a Four-Day-Old Kitten

Kittens are some of the most cuddly, entertaining creatures in existence. Usually the kitten's mother is around for the first 4 to 6 weeks of its life and can take care of it. However, in some cases the mother refuses to care for the kittens, or she may have been killed. This makes it necessary for

How to Bottle-Raise Kittens

Ideally, a mother cat should feed her newborn kittens. However, situations arise where the mother is unable to provide for her babies. It's not unusual for orphaned kittens to find themselves alone and unable to nurse from their mothers. In such cases, you can bottle-raise kittens to ensure they rec

Myth Or Reality? 4 Interesting Facts About Cats

Animal lovers often get cats as pets but are not aware of the various factors that make this animal special. However, these are important facts that will truly make you understand the special value attached to your pet.

The Benefits of Flushable Cat Litter

Cat litter is very important for those who own cats. This is not a problem currently because manufacturers have created better cat litters. The major examples are the cat litter crystals, flushable cat litter and silica cat litter.

2013 Cat Picture of the Week: Meka

Beautiful calico cat Meka is the second Cat Picture of the Week for July, on the About.com Cats website. Her photo and story were chosen from the Living With a Calico Cat Show and Tell.

Nose Bleeds in Cats

A nosebleed in a cat, also referred to as epistaxis, can be caused by many different conditions. The bleeding may be unilateral, coming from only one nostril, or bilateral, coming from both nostrils. Determining this may assist in diagnosing the cause of the nosebleed.

Diet for a Feline With Struvite Crystals

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a multi-factorial disease, and struvite crystals are a common cause. Struvite crystals consist of ammonium, magnesium and phosphate, and are formed when the cat's urine becomes over-saturated with these chemicals in the presence of a urine pH above 6.5.

How to Remove Cat Urine For Good

Do you have a cat or multiple cats in your home? If so, then chances are, you have had to deal with the smell of urine in some way, shape or form.

How to Make a Cat Tower

A cat tower can provide hours of rest and play time for your kitties. While there are many manufactured cat towers or “kitty condos” available for hundreds of dollars, you can make a cat tower for much less and in just an afternoon. With your cat tower constructed you can place it anywhe

Cat Health Issues - Anemia

Anemia is a cat health issue that many cat owners deal with. It is usually noticed first when the cat yawns and you see its normally pink mouth is a little whiter than usual. Other symptoms you may notice include a pale tongue and pale gums around it's teeth.

2013 Cat Picture of the Week: Keddy

2013 Cat Pictures of the Week are chosen from submittals to select Show and Tell picture galleries on this site. December features red cats, and Keddy is the second Cat Picture of the Week for December, 2013

Diabetes Supplies for Cats

Diabetic cats require certain supplies to keep them healthy.cat image by JASON WINTER from Fotolia.comIf your cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes, you may have many questions. For instance, you might be wondering what types of supplies are needed to take care of your kitty....