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2008 Cats Olympics Picture Gallery: Haley & Slater, Jr. Sumo Wrestling
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
Symptoms of Feline Urinary System Disease
The feline urinary system performs one of the most important functions in a cat's body; its primary function is to filter and then eliminate toxins. This process is accomplished by a cast of characters known as the kidneys and ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys and ureters, bladder, and
Choosing Cats or Which Cat Should Choose You
What could be easier than having a cat? They don't need walking preferring to take themselves for a walk, when indoors they sleep most of the time only needing the occasional fussing and feeding. But cat breeds are extremely varied and interesting in their traits and little ways.
Cat Training - 4 Short and Effective Tips That Many Do Not Know
If you have a cat or more than one cat, then you are going to get some great cat training tips. These tips will be simple and easy to do and will cover various situations that most of the cat owners are familiar with. Plus, these tips may in turn spin off some great ideas from yourself. And some of
Merging Cats - How to Introduce a New Kitten Or Cat to an Older Cat
Learn a kind way to introduce a new cat or kitten to your other cat(s).This 6 step technique has been used to create compatible cats in approximately one and a half hours.It can be used when merging older cats or kittens.
Remedies for Pet Diarrhea
Just like their human owners, pets also can get diarrhea. The reasons for the condition may vary from species to species, but one thing remains constant. Diarrhea upsets the delicate constitution of any pet. Unfortunately, the condition can also symbolize a more serious underlying health issue. It i
How Take Care of a Kitten
Kittens provide love and companionship to new owners, but need special care to ensure they grow up healthy and strong. Whether caring for a newly adopted kitten, fostering one or caring for a young kitten abandoned by its mother, provide the little one with the nutritional and medical care it needs.
How to Teach a Shelter Cat to Stop Hissing at Other Cats
Bringing a new cat into the fold of your already cat-filled home, even if that cat-filled home only has one other cat, can be a challenging task. Because cats are not by nature social animals (they do not run in a pack in the wild), it takes some preparation and sensitivity to introduce two cats suc
Cat Rhinovirus Information
The rhinotracheitis virus is one of the two most common causes of respiratory illnesses in cats. According to veterinarian Holly Nash, the rhinotracheitis virus and calicivirus account for 80%-90% of respiratory infections in cats. While the virus cannot be cured, outbreaks can often be mitigated, a
How Many Weeks Old Should a Kitten Be Before it Leaves the Mother Cat?
Kittens learn precious life skills from their mother in the first weeks of life.kitten image by AGphotographer from Fotolia.com12 Weeks OldIn the first weeks of its life, a kitten needs its mother, siblings and familiar surroundings. A kitten often still nurses at 10 weeks and gradually...
Neuter - Spay
We all love our cats and many of us would prefer them in their natural body form i.e. not subject them to any surgery or general anesthesia. But there is one procedure for which I do recommend surgical intervention, sterilization of cats.
Advice on Cats That Won't Eat
If your cat has stopped eating, you need to take steps to get it to start consuming food to prevent dehydration, starvation and liver failure, according to WebMD. Not eating can indicate that your cat does not feel well or is under stress. Try to tempt your cat to eat with its favorite treats or can
Learning How To Give the Proper Cat and Pet Healthcare
Everything that you should know about getting your Cat and Pet Healthcare that it needs.Cat and pet healthcare is an important responsibility for all pet and cat owners. Whether you own a fish or a horse, you should always make sure that your pet is getting the care that is deserves. There are many
How to Help a Cat Adjust to a New Home
The old saying "curiosity killed the cat" has been very nearly true lots of times, as many cat owners will tell you. Moving a cat to a new home can look like a real challenge, but not when you know what to do beforehand and for the first few days in a new place. Follow these ideas and easy steps, an
Is Laser Surgery Better Than a Traditional Declaw?
Choosing to declaw a pet cat is a controversial decision, likened by opponents with ear and tail docking in dogs; the procedure is not medically necessary. For a cat who cannot be trained out of clawing the furniture or for cat owners whose health would be compromised by a cat scratch, declawing may
How to Stop Cats From Chewing the Furniture
Chewing the furniture is a type of destructive behavior that may indicate your cat has a health problem. Thyroid imbalances, internal organ malfunctions and separation anxiety can cause your cat to act out. If your cat is eating parts of your furniture --- especially fabric-covered items --- a condi
Cat Trees Made From Scratch
There's a big movement to return to the heart of gift-giving. The 'why' behind the 'what.' For years we've looked to commercialized, mass-marketed products to fill our minds and our time as we searched for contentment.
Ear Mite Symptoms in Cats
Ear mites are parasites that have infested a pet's ear. A huge complication that results from ear mites in cats is aural hematoma, which means the blood vessels inside the ear have ruptured due to excessive scratching. Aural hematoma can only be corrected with surgery, so it's important...
The Cost of Cat Care During Hard Times
There will come times when illness, death of a spouse, or sudden loss of income will drastically affect the kinds of care we can give our cats. Certainly a worldwide economy crisis affects the costs of cat care.
The Benefits of Buying Cat Products Online
Whether you like to see the product before you buy it or you want your purchase shipped to your door, the decision to shop online or locally is up to you. However, online shops are evolving into the first choice for many shoppers. Thanks to their many benefits and expanding options more people are l