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<title>What To Do If Your Cat Is Shedding</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Hair! It's what we love to touch; it's what we hate to find on the sofa. The hard fact that all animal lovers must accept is that animals shed their hair. Just as humans have periods of hair growth and shedding of hair, so do animals. This is a normal event in the life of a cat and it is largely]]></description>
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<title>Top Medical Reasons To Groom Your Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Keeping your cat healthy means paying regular attention to bathing, grooming and brushing. Even cats with short hair will benefit from this often overlooked aspect of his health. Grooming does more than just make your cat look and smell nice. Here are the top medical reasons why regular grooming]]></description>
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<title>Trimming Your Cat's Toenails</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's that time again – time to trim your kitty's toenails. But while some cats don't seem to mind when you're trimming their nails, others just plain don't like it. And they are not at all shy about letting you know how they feel – by squirming and scratching. Following these suggestions for a]]></description>
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<title>Toenail Trimmers for Cats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are several types of nail trimmers available for grooming your dog or cat. The type you choose should be based on the size of your pet – smaller pets have smaller nails and large dogs have large hard toenails.Nail Trimmers for CatsMost nail trimmers for cats are quite similar. They look like]]></description>
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<title>Safe Ways to Remove Mats from Your Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Removing hair mats is fraught with potential complications. Many mats are firmly attached to the skin, so you must be extremely careful not to cut the skin as you cut off the mat.  Begin by brushing and combing as much as possible. Many small mats can be removed with a thorough brushing. If mats]]></description>
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<title>How to Give a Cat a Bath</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Bathing is an important part of the grooming process for some cats, but many are able to keep themselves quite clean and may never require bathing. For some, bathing keeps the coat clean, reduces parasite infections and can even make life easier on those who are allergic to cats. For cats whose]]></description>
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<title>How to Get the Mats Out from Your Cat!</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You are reclining on your favorite chair watching a sitcom. Bubba plops his furry body on your chest and you give him an affectionate chucking under his chin. OOPS! What's this? A nasty mat of hair, all wadded up, clinging to his skin. Whatever you do, do not go for the scissors!Cats with long hair]]></description>
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<title>How to Clean Your Cat's Ears</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Cleaning ears may look easy but it is more difficult than you think. Cats have long ear canals and improper cleaning can result in a ruptured eardrum, pain or lacerations of the canal. You can clean your cat's ears safely if you follow these steps: Restrain your cat. Wrap your kitty in a large]]></description>
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<title>Grooming Your Senior Cat - Special Concerns</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Grooming is an important aspect of your pet's health care throughout his life. As your pet ages, taking an active role in grooming becomes even more important. Older pets often groom less, may have trouble cleaning those &quot;hard to reach places,&quot; or may develop skin conditions that require]]></description>
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<title>Grooming Your Kitten</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Although kittens are known to be quite fastidious, they may need some assistance in keeping themselves clean. Grooming sessions provide good quality time for you and your cat. They also allow you to do a quick health check on your kitten.You should begin grooming your kitten soon after taking her]]></description>
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<title>Grooming Your Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, most cats need a little help with their grooming – and owners should pay attention to their cats' eyes, ears and coat.  Whether purebred or mixed breed, a key to good grooming lies in the length of a cat's coat. A cat with a very short, single coat similar to the Siamese,]]></description>
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<title>Grooming Supplies for Cats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Grooming is a lifelong part of your pet's good health. Regular brushing, bathing and nail trimming add to your pet's appearance – and it feels great, too. Here is a list of supplies to keep on hand that will make grooming easy.Brushes, Combs and RakesDepending on you pet's hair coat you will need]]></description>
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<title>Why Should I Vaccinate my Cat?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The purpose of vaccinations is to prevent disease.  At this time, the majority of vaccines are made to combat viruses.  Prior to vaccines, people and pets frequently died from viral infections.  Through scientific advancement and understanding of viruses and the immune system, vaccines have been]]></description>
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<title>Essentials for a Shiny Coat in Cats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[A bright shiny coat is a sign of vigor and good health. We want our pets to look and feel their best and grooming helps achieve this goal. All cats benefit from regular grooming. Here are a few tips to help make your pet look his very best.Beauty is Only Skin DeepNo matter what breed of cat you]]></description>
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<title>Combs and Brushes for Your Cat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[You can keep your cat from having a &quot;bad hair day&quot; by regularly brushing and combing his hair. Cats have many types of coats, but all of them need to be brushed and combed. Some shorthair cats, such as the Bengal or Russian Blue, have sleek hair that's flat against their bodies. Shorthair]]></description>
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<title>What You Need To Know About Injection Site Sarcoma</title>
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<pubDate>2008-6-19 22:21:17</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An injection site sarcoma is a tumor believed to be induced by an injection – most often a vaccination. These sarcomas are very rare but may occur in cats as a consequence of an overzealous inflammatory or immune system reaction to the vaccine.A sarcoma is a malignant tumor composed of cells]]></description>
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<title>What is a Vaccine?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Our world is full of many different forms of life. Some of the more potentially dangerous creatures for pets include parasites, bacteria and viruses. In response to the severe and devastating illnesses or even fatalities that these creatures can cause, researchers and scientists have been working]]></description>
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<title>Feline Vaccine Recommendations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Vaccinations have saved the lives of millions of cats. Before the days of effective vaccines, cats routinely died from panleukopenia (&quot;feline distemper&quot;) and complications of upper respiratory (herpesvirus, calicivirus) infections. Newer vaccines are available to protect against feline]]></description>
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<title>Animal Bites, Rabies and Quarantine in Cats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, animal bites are a common injury in cats, especially those that spend a lot of time outdoors. Although infection is the most common result of these bites, rabies should also be a concern. Any animal that has bitten a person or that is under the suspicion of being exposed to rabies is]]></description>
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<title>Rabies Vaccine Recommendations in Cats</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Rabies is a highly fatal viral infection of the nervous system that affects all warm-blooded animal species, including humans. The virus is most often transmitted from one animal to another through bite wounds. It then travels up through nerves, the spinal cord and eventually the brain. Once in the]]></description>
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