Before bringing a kitten into your home, you should prepare your house and your family for the new arrival. You have to "kitten-proof" the rooms in your house and you have to buy supplies for your kitten, such as a litter box, food, and toys. Also, if you have young children, you should teach ... more >>

Allergic to the family pet, but still want to keep him around? Join the club. It is estimated that nearly 15% of the population is allergic to cats and/or dogs. Even so, approximately 1/3 of those who are allergic (roughly 2 million people) will still keep the very pet they are allergic to. How is ... more >>

Today many people think of their pets as family members. Couples often acquire a pet before having children, and the beloved animal becomes their “baby.” Pets often become part of the family when a child is small and they enjoy growing up together, almost as siblings. Many empty-nesters get a ... more >>

Ultimately, the decision of which cat litter is best lies with the cat. No matter how well an advertiser touts the advantages of a product, if a cat does not use it, it is a failure. Here are some of the types of cat litter and their general descriptions:CLUMPING LITTERThis type of litter forms ... more >>

Spraying is the squirting of a urine-like substance on carpet, rugs, draperies and furniture by your cat. No owner likes it, especially since the substance is typically quite foul in odor and persists through just about any cleaning substance known to humans. No matter how much or how little your ... more >>

Knowing which cats to breed is perhaps the most important step in the breeding process. You should first decide your motivation for breeding. If it is to improve the bloodline of one of your existing animals, you’ll want to take different actions than if your motivation is to breed champion ... more >>

Cats can be possessive and territorial animals. If cats are brought home together as kittens, they usually get used to each other quickly and rarely have a problem getting along. However, if you have a houseful of adult cats who all get along and they try to bring a new kitten home for the first ... more >>

When making the decision to purchase or adopt an animal as a pet, it is important that the whole family understands what will be involved and what will be expected once the animal arrives in your home.A family discussion is the best way to clear up any misunderstanding regarding pet ownership, care ... more >>

It’s no secret that cats like to play with toys. And there are many toys they find fun. But what you may not know is that you don’t have to spend dollar after dollar on plastic play toys for your cats--cats are often just as happy playing with safe household items that you may already own.Rubber ... more >>

Holding a kitten is an important part of your relationship with your pet. You want your pet to feel comfortable around you, especially when you’re holding it. Ideally, you’ll hold your kitten in your arms while it purrs itself to sleep. That’s the relationship every pet owner hopes to ... more >>

Kay Draper was at her wit's end. Like many cat owners in 1948 she kept a pile of sand in the yard from which to draw on to fill her cat's litter box. But the winters in her hometown of Cassopolis, Michigan had the disagreeable habit of getting very cold and freezing her pile of sand solid. For ... more >>

Catnip is always a good source of entertainment for most cats. It's a natural plant that is related to the mint family of plants. There is a reaction that takes place in a cat's nervous system that causes a form of high ranging from mild euphoria to hallucination as compared to LSD in humans. ... more >>

Cats are becoming more popular as pets. They don’t require much space and usually adapt well to apartment and indoor living. In fact, some polls estimate that cats outnumber dogs among household pets, now. But is a cat the right pet for you? They really aren’t like dogs, so how do you know?First, ... more >>

Does your cat pull out tufts of hair, groom excessively, and have twitchy skin, hair loss, inflamed ears or sore spots? The animal may be suffering from atopy. Atopy is caused by microscopic particles that are inhaled. Allergies usually begin in cats over 1 year of age. Rarely are animals born ... more >>

When the majority of people think of AIDS, visions of emancipated sick humans come to mind. Many do not realize that such a disease can affect animals as well. One of the animals most susceptible to AIDS is the domesticated cat.Cats with Feline AIDS are said to be FIV+. FIV, which stands for ... more >>

Cats are known for doing certain activities without being taught or trained. These are called their natural instincts, and they include many activities that just simply come naturally to the animals.The first instinct a cat gets when it is born is the instinct of suckling. A cat has a natural ... more >>

Your main objective when buying a cat is to find a place where cats are healthy, have great personalities, and are treated well. You may have to search around to several different places before you find the best possible place from which to buy a pet.Some different choices you have are from pet ... more >>

Choosing which cat you take home with you from the cattery is an important step in the pet-owning process. You want a healthy, vibrant, and alert cat that needs a good home. There are certain things you need to look for when you’re at the cattery in order to determine which cat should be ... more >>

So you think you have what it takes to be a good cat owner. Well in case you may be confused, let me tell you what is involved in making your home the perfect place for you and your kitty. It takes a whole bunch of T.L.P, not to be mistaken for that human phrase T.L.C. Time, Love and Patience. ... more >>

Cats are a lot more intelligent than people give them credit for. They are capable of forming attachments to people and communicating their needs and wants. They are capable of “instinctual thought.” Cat owners will agree, these are animals are truly smart.These animals have many wants. The ... more >>

Cats are not particularly known for doing tricks. It’s not that they can’t be taught to perform, but they need a reason to learn. Cats can be taught to go up and down slides, swim, and go get your morning newspaper. But it’s not easy to train them.If you want to teach your cat to perform tricks, ... more >>

Cats communicate with us and other pets in many ways. The biggest way they communicate with other cats is through their speech. Meows mean something among other cats. But the greatest way a cat communicates to humans is through their body language.Vocalization is the main way they communicate. ... more >>

Many pet owners believe the misconception that their cat cannot be trained. The loyal dog? Sure. The intelligent parrot? Of course. The independent feline? No way!Nothing could be further from the truth. With a little know-how and a lot of patience, you kitty can be the model of ... more >>

Did you know that cats make a variety of sounds, as do other animals, but the average person just thinks in terms of noise, we just don't stop to think that animals have intelligence and can really communicate their wants, feelings, and intentions. Listen to your cat and you will realize what I am ... more >>

Are you tired of cleaning out your cat's litter box every day? Are you tired of spending money on cat litter? As long as your cat is physically able, you can actually teach him or her how to use the toilet! This is a tried - and - true method!The first thing to do is to place your cat's litter box ... more >>