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All About Cats
Domesticated cats have been gaining in popularity in the United States
and around the world. It is projected that by the year 2010 there will
be far more cats than dogs.
Cat Diseases
Even with the best care, cats can become ill. Sometimes this means a simple
"kitty cold". At other times the disease might have a more lasting or
even fatal result. The following are some of the more common causes of
serious illness in cats.
Cat Litter Box Problems
What to do about cats that don't want to use the litter box.
Cats And Cars
The family dog is usually only too ready to jump into the car for a Sunday
drive but the family feline is often not so happy to leave home and hearth.
Cat Talk
All cat owners will be familiar with the warning sign of a swishing tail
when their cat is displeased or the purr of contentment when everything
is going the cat's way, yet there are many other ways in which the cat
expresses its emotions or communicates with its owner.
Decorating for The Cat Owner
Cats are completely convinced that they are in charge, that the house
and its possessions belong to them, and that they have every right to
break rip or shred anything they like.
Hazards Of Hairballs
Did you know hairballs can be life threatening?
Introducing A New Kitten To Your Older
Cat
So, you read somewhere that introducing a new kitten into your home could
be great for your existing cat, for companionship. And you remember how
much fun your cat was when she was a new kitten, and you would love to
re-live those days.
Is Your Cat Fat?
What to do if your cat is packing a few extra kilos.
Nervous Cats - winning the trust
of a timid cat
Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves
for petting, and may seem downright scared of you.
One Cat Or Two?
Cats are social creatures and if you have two cats instead of one, they
will never be lonely.
Pick Of The Litter
Like dogs, the temperament and nature of cats varies widely between breeds
and there are many things you need to consider before bringing a new cat
or kitten into your home.
Pilling a Cat
Pilling a cat can be a trying experience, to say the least. Cats don't
want something pushed down their throats. Here are some ways to make the
pilling process easier and less stressful - for both you and your cat.
The Cat Scratching Dilemma
Cats need to scratch. It stretches their muscles, sheds the outer layer
of their claws, marks their territory and also acts as a form of communication.
The problem, however, is protecting the furniture that bears the brunt
of these natural tendencies.
Why Cats Flip For Catnip
If you've ever looked on as a cat "flipped" over fresh catnip perhaps
you've been struck with the question: "what causes catnip to affect cats
that way?"
Your Cat The Hunter
Here are some of the myths and old wives tales about cats and hunting.
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