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Herbal Remedies for Cat Allergies
Many cat owners ease their allergies with herbal remedies.Black Cat image by Chris Kincaid from Fotolia.comMany cat lovers (and people who live with them) are allergic to their furry friends. The symptoms may include rashes, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, asthma attacks, headaches and...
How to Clean Cat Urine Out of Couch Cushions
Cat urine, with its distinctive odor, can wreak havoc on cushioned furniture like your couch. You must be able to clean away all traces of the urine in order to remove the odor and discourage the cat from urinating in the same spot in the future. Luckily, many couch cushions come with removable cove
The Amazing Secrets of a Raw Food Diet and Water As Cat Food
A raw food diet differs from a home cooked diet in that the food is given to the cat raw. Advocates of a raw, or natural, diet argue that cooked or processed food is not natural for cats (after all, nature does not cook for cats), and the cooking process destroys necessary enzymes and vitamins in th
Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Gracie
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.
What to Feed a Vomiting Cat
If your cat is vomiting, you need to remove all food and water for at least the first 12 to 24 hours. If blood is present, you need to consult your vet immediately.
Spay Surgery in Cats
Every year, millions of perfectly healthy cats are put to sleep because there are not enough homes for them. By spaying your cat, you're reducing the amount of unwanted pets in the world in addition to providing numerous health and behavioral benefits.
Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Kelly
About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. Although the entry deadline has passed, the judges panel are going through over 400 entries to select 12 semi-finalists. You may help decide the top six contestants, and the ultimate Cutest Cat of 2009.
How to Cure Multiple Cats With Diarrhea
Diarrhea is a gastrointestinal condition that causes your cat to produce loose, watery stool. Causes include change of diet or food intolerance, bacterial or viral infections, parasites, obstructions and even cancer. Diarrhea is problematic for one cat, but in a multicat household diarrhea becomes a
Cat Breeding - Kitten Care
After looking after your pregnant queen for nine or so weeks and having been on hand to make sure the birth went without problems, you are ready to move onto the next step in learning to breed cats. Find out what is involved in keeping these expensive kittens healthy.
Buttercup Cats Picture Gallery: Frank Sinatra White
April is a transitional month. It hasn't decided if it is really Spring yet, but also surprises us now and then with warm days that sneak a hint of things to come. April is the month of old buttermilk skies, Easter Egg hunts, and cotton candy dresses on little girls. April is also for pale yell
Tips for Kitten Health
Kittens are adorable fluffy little creatures that spend all day playing, or so it seems. To ensure that your kitten is healthy, there are some basic rules you need to follow. Good nutrition, exercise and rest are essential for any growing creature, but beyond that, there are steps to take for primar
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex
Definition of Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, which is sometimes used as a synthetic form of vitamin K in petfoods.
Love Against All Odds
This time I found love stories between cats and humans are far beyond our imagination. In my previous posting on "Friendships Among Long Time Foes", we have seen wonderful things about the relationships between cats and their long time enemies.
How to Stop a Cat From Licking
Most cats enjoy licking themselves, objects or even people. However, it can become bothersome when the behavior becomes obsessive. It can even cause harm when your pet continually licks a wound or a recent surgical incision -- possibly even removing sutures. Preventing your pet from habitual licking
Cat Peeing On The Carpet? What You Need To Know And How To Fix It
There is nothing as offensive as the smell of cat urine. When you have guests over for dinner and they are greeted by the pungent smell of ammonia as they walk through the door, the embarrassment is enough to make you want to scream.
Four Common Causes of Feline Sneezing
In most cases, feline sneezing is a result of your cat's respiratory system functioning properly. However, your cat may possibly be sick if he starts to sneeze a lot. There are various things that can cause an episode of sneezing.
Own A Feline? Beware Of These 5 Common Cat Health Problems
If you are a cat owner, you may or may not be aware that felines suffer from health problems too. While some of these problems are easily preventable, there are others which are hereditary and hence cannot be prevented. Still, it is good that you are aware of these 5 common cat health problems.
Caring For Your Pregnant Cat - Some Things to Know So You Can Get Ready For Your New Kittens
To ensure a safe pregnancy for your cat, and a healthy birth, your veterinarian may suggest some basic blood work to establish baseline readings, and to spot any potential problems. An ultrasound can be a useful tool early on to diagnose pregnancy, and determine the fetal age and development. X-rays
Stop Cat Urinating in House With These 3 Simple Steps
Every cat owner, at one point, asking this question: "Why is my cat urinating in the house?". The answer is quite simple. Cats avoid their litter box when it is painful to urinate because they somehow believe that the box is the problem...