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Car Engines-Winter Danger for Outside Cats and WildlifeWinter time can be hard for outside cats and wildlife and finding shelter is one of their main concerns. A warm car engine, to a cold animal, is the perfect place to curl up in for a nap, but it can also be a deadly bed.
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Adopt a 'Barn' Cat from a Local Shelter ProgramMost people won't look twice at a cat that hisses and backs away from them. Those "not so friendly" cats will live out their lives in a shelter, or worse If the shelter is a "kill" shelter that must euthanize to make room for the more desirable cats. -
Difficulty Chewing in Elderly Cats: How to Help Your Cat EatAs cats begin to age, similarly to people, they start to have a hard time with things that they previously could do. Many elderly cats may begin to have trouble chewing the food that they once loved. -
Cold Weather Safety Tips for CatsAs winter approaches, you will need to do more than bundle up to keep warm when you step outside. If you are a cat owner, you should also consider how to protect your cat from the elements when the mercury dips. -
Did You Just See Your Cat Collapse?Acute collapse in cats occurs when a cat suddenly falls and is not capable of getting back up due to a "loss of strength."
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Keeping Outdoor Cats Healthy in the WinterIn the winter, an outdoor cat needs special attention to remain healthy and happy. Here are some ways to keep your outdoor cat healthy in winter.
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The Incredible Nose of a CatA cat's sense of smell is only one of her extraordinary senses that help make her an effective predator. They use their sense of smell to know where their enemies are, find prey, find a mate and to find the human that belongs to them. -
How to Wash a Cat like a RedneckYou feel the strange desire to wash your cat, what do you do?
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Restraining a Cat for TreatmentHow to restrain a cat safely.
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The Best and Safest Ways to Transport an Injured CatTransporting a cat can be difficult and unsafe when your cat is in pain or is injured. There are some safe ways that you can transport your cat to safety.
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Cats Gone Wild: when Your Cat MisbehavesCats are curious creatures who have a way with doing things we humans do not always like. Scratching furniture, urinating on the floor, and chewing your favorite items are only a few things a misbehaving cat may do. -
How and when to Use Cat DeterrentsA lot of people are experience problems with cats which belong to other people in their neighborhoods and turn to cat deterrents.
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A Cat's Nose: How Cats Smell and TasteA cat's nose is the key to understanding the cat senses of smell and taste. If you're concerned about issues like your cat not eating, these facts may help you in understanding cats and how to care for them. -
Help! My Cat is Stressed Out!If your cat is displaying odd behavior it may be stressed do to changes in its environment, this article will address some of these situations and offer ideas to help the cat accept these situations.
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Signs of Cat Stress and Possible CausesExcessive shedding is a sign of cat stress. Cats shed and some more than others but I have seen some of the critters with patches of hair missing from stress. If your kitty is in full anxiety mode, hair will fall out in clumps at times. -
How to Coax a Foster Cat to EatFostering cats is a wonderful way to indulge your interest in cats by interacting with them and gradually earning their trust.
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4 Great Ways to Pick the Perfect Tabby Cat from the Cat ShelterThis article gives an overview about the key aspects that need to be taken into account when taking a cat home from the cat shelter.
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Multiple Cats? Multiple Personalities! Meeting Each Cats NeedsWe have 4 house cats. We also have 4 personalities sharing our home. Each cat has his/her own distinct personality. To have peace in the home, figure out what each cat's personality is. -
Having An Outside Cat Vs. An Inside CatMany cat owners are torn between keeping their cat confined inside vs allowing them to wander free and untethered outside. For many, it's a belief that a cat needs to be outside in order to be happy. Outside cat vs inside cat.
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How to Prepare to Foster CatsOffering foster cat care to the cats of friends or family is often a better alternative to giving cats away or surrendering them to a shelter.
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Tips for Growing Cat Nip for Your CatCat nip is good for cats to eat and they enjoy it. You can grow a small patch of cat nip for your cat or cats to enjoy when they want a snack.
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Why is a Cat like That?Why do cats purr, sleep all day and what's up with that tail? Are whiskers there for a reason or just for looks?
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Yes You Can Train Your CatA how to and what should you do to train your cat better. -
How to Keep Cats Warm During WinterMany cat owners are under the impression that cats can easily withstand the cold winter weather, especially longhair breeds of cats. But even cats can feel the shorter, colder days and will need to be kept warm
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Cat Markings: Terminology and DefinitionsDefinitions of common terms used to describe the coloration, patterns, and markings on domestic cats.
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How Should an Unconscious Cat Be Treated?Cats can suffer from accidents, be knocked down by cars or fall from great heights and become unconscious or fall into a state of shock. If you find your cat injured and in a bad state, assess its injuries before you treat the cat
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How to Safeguard Cats from Outdoor HazardsCat owners who live close to a main road and do not have a front or back garden should seriously reconsider letting their inside cat become an outside cat
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Is Your Cat Ready to Face the Cold?Detailed overview of what to do for your cat in the winter months!
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How to Choose a Suitable Cat CollarCat owners who want their cats to become outside cats will need to make sure that they first invest in a suitable cat collar so that the cat can easily be identified.
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How to Teach Your Cat a Trick...Or TwoHow to teach your cat how to perform tricks on command.
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Your Cat and You!How to take care of your cat and make it happy. -
Should Pet Owners Obtain a New Companion for Their Surviving Cat?Cats that are raised as a pair will find companionship and friendship through one another. But what should pet owners do when one of the cats dies? Should they obtain a new companion for their surviving cat?
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How to Help a Cat Come to Terms with the Death of Its CompanionThe death of a cat not only turns its owners lives upside down; it will also leave the companion cat wondering where the other cat is and why they have been left on their own
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Catspaw by Joan D. Vinge - Book Summary and AnalysisA summary and analysis of Catspaw by Joan D. Vinge.
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Signs that Your Inside Cat is Suffering from Heat ExhaustionWhile many cat owners monitor their outside cats and do all they can to protect them from heat exhaustion, less attention is often paid to inside cats. But how can you tell if your inside cat is suffering from heat exhaustion?
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How to Protect Inside Cats from Summer Heat ExhaustionOutside cats are not the only cats that are at risk of developing heat exhaustion. Inside cats are also prone to suffering from the increased temperatures as summer approaches. Cat owners need to take preventative measures to protect their inside cats from heat exhaustion
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All Kinds of Cats, Nine Acrostic Stanzas for Nine Long LivesNine acrostic stanzas that celebrate all kinds of cats! -
How to Give Your Cat CPRYour cat is unconscious, not breathing, and you can't detect a pulse-what to do now? Learn how to give your cat CPR in this article.
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The Evolution of Cats: From Tiger to HousecatThe domestic cat has a long and interesting evolution. Its ancestral roots place it directly in line with the greatest mammal predators of all time. -
Simple Steps to Stop Cat SprayingIf your cat "sprays" an unpleasant smelling substance in your home, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are some simple steps to take to stop your cat from spraying.
