Just like having a child, it can be incredibly fulfilling bringing a kitten into your family and watching it grow up. It takes only a year for your cute little kitten to mature into a cat. It can seem hard to believe but it will happen fast. Being prepared is the goal here. So what are the key miles......[Read More]

Using an automatic litter box can save time and money and help control pet odors in your home. An automatic litter box uses a mechanical rake or sifting method to remove your cat's waste from the litter and deposit it into a receptacle, where it is stored until you dispose of it. There are several s......[Read More]

Are you frustrated with your cat's urinary tract health?I know I was until I did a little research. Urinary infections respond very well to antibiotics. However, they are very harsh and can cause allergic reactions and resistance to antibiotics given over time that can create further problems d......[Read More]

Some brands and types of cat food can help cats suffering from diarrhea. However, depending on the cat and other circumstances, sometimes cat food can create feline diarrhea or make it worse.......[Read More]

According to the 2011-2012 APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 38.9 million US households have a cat as a pet and the total number of pet cats stands at 86.4 million. Some popular factors that drive Americans to keep pets are that pets help to reduce stress and related health problems, fight depression......[Read More]

Cats all over the world have been perfecting their skills at Cat Olympic events, such as Synchronized Sleeping, Power Yawning, Sumo Wrestling, and Broad Jumps. Unlike human Olympics, which are of a short duration, the 2008 Cat Olympics will continue through the end of the year. New entries are welco......[Read More]

The About.com Cats site has a Cat Picture of the Week feature posted on the main page each week. This gallery is starting fresh for the year 2008, and my intent is to post subsequent galleries each year. Other Cat of the Week galleries are linked here. I do not accept photos submitted directly for &......[Read More]

Ev Russell, of Kinross Folds, shares the progress of a litter of kittens from birth to one month and beyond. Enjoy this Kitten Diary illustrate with pictures of three Scottish Fold kittens and watch these kittens grow, day by day, week by week. We are now at seven weeks.......[Read More]

Male feline urinary blockage is a serious and often times unavoidable condition. Learn more about this condition and explore a couple of simple preventative measures.......[Read More]

The short answer to whether inside and outside cat houses are interchangeable is "No." But the real question is why. From the look of things, both types provide cats with a protected, cozy space to call their own. The thing is, the needs for an outdoor cat vary like night and day from the ......[Read More]

There's not really a lot you can do. The collars need to be able to slip off, for safety reasons so you can't make it that they can't come off.......[Read More]

The Siamese has been a longterm favorite breed, and the "Meezer" has been featured in both feature length films and cartoons. Learn more about breed information of the Siamese cat breed, its standards, profile, history, and personality traits.......[Read More]

Providing special furniture for a cat can be a big help to owners. It keeps the cat from clawing or leaving hair on the real furniture. Making homemade furniture for your cat will provide you with an opportunity to match your current decor, not only in size and style, but color as well. Keep yoursel......[Read More]

Cutest Cat Contestant Missy Harper. 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. ......[Read More]

Cats are often depicted marching their two front paws. Many people also refer to this phenomenon kneading. So why do they do it? And how come they always stick their claws into you while they are doing it?......[Read More]

A mother cat may pass parasites into her kittens.mother cat feeding her kittens image by Cherry-Merry from Fotolia.comThe American Veterinary Medical Association and VetInfo4Cats.com report that there are several different types of intestinal parasites common to cats. Intestinal parasites.........[Read More]

Some people assume only male cats spray and are surprised when a female cat lifts her tail and marks a wall, the furniture, or other items. Although female cats sometimes don't spray as often as an un-neutered male cat, they can indeed spray. The odor is not nearly as strong as that of a male, but ......[Read More]

Animals grieve too. If you’ve recently lost a companion animal, it’s a safe bet that the other animals in your home are experiencing the painful loss as well. Cats tend to be solitary creatures and often, subtle changes in their behavior appear when a friend dies. Maybe your cat isn&#x......[Read More]

Though cats are clean animals, they may need a bath occasionally. This is especially true for long-haired cats, who should be bathed every one to two months. Bathing helps prevent their hair from tangling and matting. While most cats do not enjoy a bath, with training they can learn to accept it. Fi......[Read More]

Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine defines toxemia as a condition in which toxins are found in the blood, causing symptoms of disease. While toxemia is considered a disease, cat owners should keep in mind that toxemia can also be considered a symptom of other diseases. Owners of cat......[Read More]