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Cats & Seizures
Seizures are one of the most common neurological disorders to affect dogs and cats. That said, actual incidents of feline seizures are fairly rare. Treatment of feline seizures is best done by a veterinarian to ensure your cat's good health.
Why You Should Vaccinate Your Cat
We often hear that vaccinations for our pets are important but do we understand why? We will review the many necessary vaccinations for your cat and why they are so important to keep your cat healthy.
Feline Acne - Is the Acne on Your Cat's Chin Harmful to Him, and How Do You Treat It?
If you are grooming your cat on a regular basis, you will probably become more observant in changes in his body. But you do not need to be overly observant to notice feline acne on your cat's chin.
Cat Herpes
Feline herpes is known by different names, including feline viral rhinopneumonia, or FVR, and feline herpesvirus type 1, or FHV-1. Whatever the name, it describes a virus responsible for most feline upper respiratory infections. This particular species of herpes virus can only be passed among and in
Nontoxic Green Materials to Use in Building Cat Trees
Buying a cat tree from a store or online can cost you between $150 and $200, and the materials used to construct the tree may be toxic for your cat. The good new is that you can build a cat tree out of numerous alternative materials that are less expensive and safe for your pet and the environment.
Home Cooked Cat Diet
Cats are mainly carnivores, meaning they should eat mostly meat. If making a home cooked diet for your cat, ensure that it is 60 percent protein and the rest can be made up of grains and vegetables. Additionally, make sure your cat is getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals from its home-coo
How to Transfer a Kitten to Adult Dry Food
Kittens go through many developmental stages before they reach adulthood. It is important that young cats are provided with the proper nourishment as their bodies and nutritional needs evolve. Cat owners need to follow certain steps when shifting a kitten to adult dry food.
2009 Valentine Cats Picture Gallery: Spooky & Ben
Although our bond with our cats goes on beyond life itself, on Valentine Day, we celebrate our love for them, theirs for us, and for other cats they bond with. These cat-enhanced Valentine cards were sent by our community of readers of the About.com Cats site, and I invite you to enjoy them as I do.
Getting a Second Cat - Tips on Introducing a Second Cat Into Your Home
Getting a second cat can be exciting, but if you do it wrong, it can be a nightmare.Here are some easy tips, to make the introduction go smoother.
What Are the Treatments for Cat Dander?
People allergic to cats are usually sensitive to their dander.cat face image by Viktor Korpan from Fotolia.comSome people's eyes light up when they see a cat. Allergic people's eyes tear up, their nose becomes stuffy and sneezing starts. Many cats end up in shelters due to their owners'...
Public Perception Is Cats Don't Need Medical Care - Wrong!
Cats seem so self-sufficient that the public has tended to assume that cat's do not need medical care. Not so. In reality, cats need, at the very least, one physical examination a year to check on the cat's state of health and provide any prevention measures, such as essential vaccines, at
How to Diagnose Medical Problems With My Cat
Cats are often creatures of mystery. Felines keep their secrets and they may do this to their own disadvantages at times--especially when they attempt to keep illnesses, injuries and pain hidden from their human caretakers. Unlike dogs, cats are not likely to whine, whimper or otherwise communicate
Cat Picture of the Week: Claude
The About.com Cats site honors a Cat Picture of the Week, which is posted on the main page each week as well as in this gallery. This gallery is starting fresh for the year 2008, and my intent is to post subsequent galleries each year. Other Cat of the Week galleries are linked here. I do not accept
Fresh Step Cat Litter
Amazon.com offers ScoopFree Litter Tray Refills with Fresh Step Crystals. The pack is available with 6 Refills. You can easily toilet train your cat with this product. The Fresh step cat litter is prefilled with crystals and comes with scoop free self-cleaning litter boxes and ScoopFree slide. Now g
Christmas Cats Picture Gallery: Keeko
Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.
Black Cats Picture Gallery: Hank
October has almost always been known as Black Cat Month, and our photo calendar would not be complete without photos of sleek black cats. Here are photos of October cats submitted by About Cats readers for your pleasure. Enjoy the Black Cats Picture Gallery.
How To Discipline A Cat, The Wrong and The Right Way
It is not so much a question of how to discipline a cat, but more a case of how do you get a cat to do what you want it to do and stop doing what you do not want it to do that is important. I think that if you want to achieve those aims then you have to understand that in most, if not all, circumsta
How to Buy Cheap Brand Name Cat Flea Treatments Online
These days you can buy almost anything you need for your pets online. This includes some top of the range cat flea treatments that can get to work fast on eliminating these blood-sucking parasites.
Feline Joint Pain Relief
It's never easy to see someone you love in pain. When dealing with feline joint pain, your cat deserves the best possible care. A combination of good care at home and proper veterinary care will ensure that your pet feels better as soon as possible.