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April 6, 2010
Detecting Illness in Your Cat
Cats can't tell us where or when it hurts. In fact, they often mask illnesses, an instinctive behavior left over from their wild origins when showing weakness advertised that they were easy prey. That's why it’s so important that you get to know your cat's regular habits and behaviors.
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May 19, 2010
Favorite Hiding Places
Cats love to hang out in small, dark, enclosed spaces. That’s why you find them inside paper bags, cardboard boxes, drawers, closets, and plenty of other strange places. It gives them a sense of security and uninterrupted snooze time. And it seems the fatter the cat is, the smaller the space is!
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May 19, 2010
Fearful Cats
Every cat is different, and each has his own way of dealing with a crisis and deciding what is a crisis.
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May 17, 2013
Feline Vaccine-Associated Sarcoma
Though they've saved many cats' lives, vaccinations carry risks. One of the most serious is fibrosarcoma, a type of cancer that appears at the injection site and spreads rapidly.
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July 7, 2010
Getting a Cat
Now that you’ve decided to bring a feline into your life, one thing is certain: You won’t have any trouble finding one.
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October 17, 2012
Home, Sweet Home: Bringing an Outside Cat In
Are you one of those people who think that a cat must go outside in order to be happy, that it’s cruel to keep a cat inside? Actually, it can be more cruel to allow your cat to roam.
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May 15, 2013
Introducing Your New Cat to Other Pets
Wouldn't it be nice if all it took to introduce a new cat to your resident pet were a brief handshake and a couple of "HELLO, My Name is...." nametags?
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October 17, 2012
Keep in Touch with Your Cat's Health
An excellent way for you to keep tabs on your cat's health between vet visits is a regular nose-to-tail check-up.
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March 22, 2013
Keep Your Cat Happy Indoors
Although many cats enjoy being outside where they can hunt prey and explore their surroundings, it's a myth that going outside is a requirement for feline happiness. Playing regularly with a cat easily satisfies her stalking instinct, keeps her stimulated, and provides the exercise she needs to stay healthy and happy.
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April 23, 2010
Kitten Behavior Basics
Well-socialized cats are more likely to have well-socialized kittens. Here are general guidelines for kittens' stages of development, and what to expect during their first 18 months of life.
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