Cats: Adopting, raising, training, health issues, food & diet
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Before adding a touch of nature to your home with houseplants, it's important to know what types of plants may be harmful to your cat and which are safe.
Before adding a touch of nature to your home with houseplants, it's important to know what types of plants may be harmful to your cat and which are safe. In fact, some plants are extremely poisonous to cats, and others can cause them to become very ill.
When cats suddenly change their behavior and behave disruptly, some owners turn to specialists to find out what's wrong.
When cats suddenly change their behavior and behave disruptly, some owners turn to specialists to find out what's wrong.
So what were cat owners feeding their pets way back when? How did packaged cat food emerge and evolve?
So what were cat owners feeding their pets way back when? How did packaged cat food emerge and evolve?
It is easier to first have a kitten use a regular litter box before graduating to a human toilet.
It is easier to first have a kitten use a regular litter box before graduating to a human toilet.
Being the elusive and secretive beings that they are, cats often show very subtle signs of arthritis that may go unnoticed unless the owner is looking for them.
Being the elusive and secretive beings that they are, cats often show very subtle signs of arthritis that may go unnoticed unless the owner is looking for them.
We've all been there: It's midnight, and your cat is acting sick. Fortunately, the Internet can provide you with assistance and possibly save you from several hundred dollars in emergency vet bills.
We've all been there: It's midnight, and your cat is acting sick. Fortunately, the Internet can provide you with assistance and possibly save you from several hundred dollars in emergency vet bills.
Dressing up your cat in a cute sweater or shirt may be fun for you, but most cats dislike the feeling of something on their fur. But there are exceptions.
Dressing up your cat in a cute sweater or shirt may be fun for you, but most cats dislike the feeling of something on their fur. But there are exceptions.
I've heard that cats can reduce the stress levels of their owners. Is this true?
I've heard that cats can reduce the stress levels of their owners. Is this true?
How do you know if your relationship with your cat has crossed over into an unhealthy obsession?
How do you know if your relationship with your cat has crossed over into an unhealthy obsession?
When a cat dies, others within the group do seem to mourn the loss.
When a cat dies, others within the group do seem to mourn the loss.
There are effective ways to rid your home of lingering litter box odors -- without having to resort to using any harsh chemicals.
There are effective ways to rid your home of lingering litter box odors -- without having to resort to using any harsh chemicals.
While you assume your home is a safe and happy place, you may have some surprising things around that are toxic, and even fatal, to your cat.
While you assume your home is a safe and happy place, you may have some surprising things around that are toxic, and even fatal, to your cat.
Easing a stray cat into a new environment is important for their adjustment, and yours.
Easing a stray cat into a new environment is important for their adjustment, and yours.
You can discourage ankle-nipping and other overly aggressive kitten behavior with a few simple steps.
You can discourage ankle-nipping and other overly aggressive kitten behavior with a few simple steps.
All mammals are affected by changes in the environment.
All mammals are affected by changes in the environment.
With minimal effort, it's relatively simple to live in harmony with your cat and enjoy scratch-free furniture.
With minimal effort, it's relatively simple to live in harmony with your cat and enjoy scratch-free furniture.
Though cats and dogs are the most common household pets in North America, the similarities practically end there.
Though cats and dogs are the most common household pets in North America, the similarities practically end there.
Cats can be notoriously picky, snubbing food left and right. But if your cat's bathroom habits are amiss, it could be suffering from dietary intolerance.
Cats can be notoriously picky, snubbing food left and right. But if your cat's bathroom habits are amiss, it could be suffering from dietary intolerance.
Cats were born to scratch, and they have the tools to do it with too.
Cats were born to scratch, and they have the tools to do it with too.
Animal experts have developed a theory of cat face geometry after more than two decades of study.
Animal experts have developed a theory of cat face geometry after more than two decades of study.
You are more than a source of food, catnip and scratches behind the ear. You are your cat's health advocate.
You are more than a source of food, catnip and scratches behind the ear. You are your cat's health advocate.
Protein is a building block that is essential to cats at all stages of life.
Protein is a building block that is essential to cats at all stages of life.
Cats are the domestic animal most commonly diagnosed with rabies in the U.S.
Cats are the domestic animal most commonly diagnosed with rabies in the U.S.
If your senior cat is starting to slow down, there are extra steps you can take to ensure that it is healthy, comfortable and content.
If your senior cat is starting to slow down, there are extra steps you can take to ensure that it is healthy, comfortable and content.
Do cats experience love? One expert weighs in.
Do cats experience love? One expert weighs in.
Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunch meat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks.
Along with the admonitions about caffeine, lunch meat and wine, many pregnant women are told they should get rid of their cats because of health risks.
Exercise for the brain is just as beneficial as exercise for the body. Give your cat both for a long and happy life.
Exercise for the brain is just as beneficial as exercise for the body. Give your cat both for a long and happy life.
With time and patience even the most camera-shy cat will eventually be ready for a close-up.
With time and patience even the most camera-shy cat will eventually be ready for a close-up.
Writers from mystery novelist P.D. James to science-fiction icon Ray Bradbury and numerous others have at least one thing in common: They all love cats.
Writers from mystery novelist P.D. James to science-fiction icon Ray Bradbury and numerous others have at least one thing in common: They all love cats.
Thinking about adopting a cat? Here are five reasons why you should think about bringing home a pair instead of just one furry feline.
Thinking about adopting a cat? Here are five reasons why you should think about bringing home a pair instead of just one furry feline.
Who says dogs have all the fun? Cats can be just as smart, fun and full of personality.
Who says dogs have all the fun? Cats can be just as smart, fun and full of personality.
Cats can quickly become very attached to you, which may lead to separation anxiety.
Cats can quickly become very attached to you, which may lead to separation anxiety.
To ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life (or nine), check out these five easy steps promoting feline wellness.
To ensure that your cat lives a long and healthy life (or nine), check out these five easy steps promoting feline wellness.
It's important if you'll be traveling with your cat to ensure that he's healthy, safe and happy when coming along on any trips. Here are four steps to a stress-free trip.
It's important if you'll be traveling with your cat to ensure that he's healthy, safe and happy when coming along on any trips. Here are four steps to a stress-free trip.
As much as I'd love to spend my days cuddling and playing with my cat, necessity dictates that I must, on occasion, leave my apartment.
As much as I'd love to spend my days cuddling and playing with my cat, necessity dictates that I must, on occasion, leave my apartment.
Cats tend to be bored most of the day, sitting around your home with easy access to food. You need to increase your pet's mental stimulation and physical exercise to help your pet lose weight.
Cats tend to be bored most of the day, sitting around your home with easy access to food. You need to increase your pet's mental stimulation and physical exercise to help your pet lose weight.
If caring for your cat has heavily interfered with everyday aspects of your life, you may be obsessed.
If caring for your cat has heavily interfered with everyday aspects of your life, you may be obsessed.
Choosing the right litter for a cat to do its business in is serious business. Different brands and types can fit your kitty's different needs, and we've got the scoop on how to select your best match.
Choosing the right litter for a cat to do its business in is serious business. Different brands and types can fit your kitty's different needs, and we've got the scoop on how to select your best match.
Here are some tips for making the experience less traumatic for you and your furry friend.
Cats fastidiously clean themselves with their tongues and teeth on a daily basis. But sometimes your kitty needs to be introduced to soap and water. Here are some tips for making the experience less traumatic for you and your furry friend.
It's common knowledge that dogs should go for walks, play fetch and exercise, but did you know that your cat should be squeezing in fitness time too?
It's common knowledge that dogs should go for walks, play fetch and exercise, but did you know that your cat should be squeezing in fitness time too?
There’s almost nothing my cat Penny loves more than lounging around on her own. Under my bed. Where it’s incredibly difficult for me to cuddle with her. What's a loving owner supposed to do?
There’s almost nothing my cat Penny loves more than lounging around on her own. Under my bed. Where it’s incredibly difficult for me to cuddle with her. What's a loving owner supposed to do?
While most people take their cats to a traditional veterinarian for care, some may wonder whether homeopathic veterinarians are actually the way to go.
While most people take their cats to a traditional veterinarian for care, some may wonder whether homeopathic veterinarians are actually the way to go. Homeopathy in general is about addressing symptoms rather than naming a disease, which some may say puts limits on treatments.
Your cat is playful, curious and a hunter, and he wants to interact with you to show off his natural skills. Playing games with your cat is a great way to entertain him, as well as give him some extra exercise.
Your cat is playful, curious and a hunter, and he wants to interact with you to show off his natural skills. Playing games with your cat is a great way to entertain him, as well as give him some extra exercise.
Believe or not, some cats just aren’t drawn to catnip. Here’s why.
Believe or not, some cats just aren’t drawn to catnip. Here’s why.
Adopting from a shelter, humane society or rescue group "means helping a cat who's already there and needs the love of an owner," he says.
Adopting from a shelter, humane society or rescue group "means helping a cat who's already there and needs the love of an owner," he says.
Happy Father's Day! As we look back at famous dads who adored cats, here's what to consider if you're thinking of getting a cat for your Dad or male significant other.
Happy Father's Day! As we look back at famous dads who adored cats, here's what to consider if you're thinking of getting a cat for your Dad or male significant other.
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