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Cures for Cat Sneezing

Occasional cat sneezing is normal, but excessive sneezing requires treatment.cat image by Giovanni Aquaro from Fotolia.comCats sneeze for numerous reasons, from respiratory infections to allergies. Occasional sneezing in cats is normal, but if your cat's sneezing becomes frequent or...

How to Keep Male Dogs From Spraying

You may have heard that male dogs spray urine to mark their territories. While this is partially true, there is actually much more to the behavior than that. Marking leaves a message for other dogs that pass by that simply says "I was here." A dog's sensitive nose can collect all kinds of informatio

Hidden Litterbox Ideas

Hidden litter boxes prevent litter boxes from ruining the appearance of a room.cat image by nutech21 from Fotolia.comLitter boxes are one of the worst parts of indoor cat ownership. They take up a large portion of floor space, look unsightly and can create an undesirable smell if not...

Finding the Best Needful Things For Your Pet Cat

In this day and age, people seem to have more choices than ever before when it comes to what they can buy for their cat. There is an amazing amount of dedicated pet stores out there now, and even the big retail chain stores like Wal-Mart and K-Mart have an entire section of their store devoted to no

How to Make a Cat Respect You

To gain your cat's respect, you must first get your cat to trust and love you through playful interaction and gentle training. Provide your cat with a calm, stress-free environment, giving him outlets for his natural behaviors, and establish yourself as the kind person your cat can view as a positiv

Stopping Your Cat From Meowing Constantly

Cats tend to meow at you for a number of reasons. While some cats meow more than others, no matter which breed of cat you do have it is likely to drive you mad at some point if it is constantly meowing.

An Alternative To Cat Declawing

Declawing your cat will cause pain for your cat as it involves actual amputation of the toe. Plastic nail covers are a great alternative to declawing since your cat is not able to inflict damage to furniture or humans while the nail caps are in place.

How to Give a Kitten a Bath

In general, cats are very clean animals. But most cats would benefit from a bath periodically, especially if any family members are allergic. Giving a kitten a bath can be a less-than-simple feat, but practice can make bathtime a more pleasant experience for you and your cat.

2008 Black Cats Picture Gallery: Midnight

October is synonymous with Black Cat Month. Since our previous black cat photo galleries are overflowing with photos of stunning, sleek black cats, here is a new 2008 Black Cats Picture Gallery. Of course, aficionados of these Parlor Panthers adore black cats year-round.

Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Casper

Is your cat the cutest cat in the world? About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. Please read the rules carefully, then submit your Cutest Cat photo by following these Guidelines.

Kidney Disease in Cats and Seizures

Feline kidney disease is a condition where a cat's kidneys stop working correctly and can cause massive damage to the body. As kidneys fail to filter waste out of the blood, the cat experiences a range of physical symptoms that may culminate in seizures and death.

Ear Mites Remedy

Ear mites have the Latin name Otodectes cyanotis, meaning "picker of the ear." Ear mites are microscopic arachnids that nest within the ear. Animals find that ear mites are irritating and can be painful without treatment. They are common in many animals and known for being a pest primarily to cats a

Share these facts and myths About Cats

The Internet abounds with myths and misconceptions about cats; stories such as 'cats need to be outdoors to be healthy' and 'it is better to let a female cat have a litter before spaying.' These are only two of the myths about cats that are debunked here in my own list of 12 Myth

How to Introduce a New Kitten to Your Cat

So you think getting a new kitten to keep your cat company all day is an easy thing to do? There is a simple way to introduce the cats to help them live together in the same household.

Keeping Cats Cool in the Heat

Summer is here and with it has come quite a bit of heat. All over the country, cat owners and probably just assuming that their furry little friends are finding ways to deal with the heat on their own. And much of the time they are, but you can do a lot to help them stay cool and reduce the chance o

Turkish Angora

Snapshot information about the Turkish Angora cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits. You are invited to share your stories and photos about Life With a Turkish Angora Cat on this site.

Why Spay After Heat

If you call a veterinary clinic to schedule your female pet to be altered, you may be asked when your animal was last in heat. If your cat is in heat when you call, the clinic will likely go ahead and schedule her for surgery. According to Betti Gravelle, director of Dixie Day Spay, a low-cost spay/

Must Know Feline Vaccination Protocols

Do you know that there are a few protocols that have to be kept in mind when administering feline vaccination? Though most vets and pet hospitals are aware of these protocols, it will help immensely if cat owners are aware of them as well. An informed owner knows the dos and don'ts of vaccinati

Steps on How to Toilet Train a Cat

Many cat owners find it difficult to follow the steps on how to toilet train a cat. Most people think that it is impossible to toilet train cats. However, there are a few simple steps that one can follow in order to toilet train cats.