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Are Poinsettias Toxic to Cats?
Although poinsettias appear on lists of plants that are toxic to pets, these popular Christmas flowers are not as poisonous as many believe. more...
Kitten and Cat Safety – Household Dangers
Before bringing home a new cat or kitten, review the following pet safety checklist to prevent accidents and ingestion of toxic substances. more...
Moving House with Cats – Planning and Preparing
There are a number of things that should be done before moving house to make the transition smoother for cats. more...
How to Help a Cat Settle in at a New Home
There are things that an owner can do in the first few weeks after moving house to help cats accept their new home. more...
Moving House – Bringing a Cat to a New Home
There are a number of ways to make moving house less traumatic for cats and increase the likelihood that they'll bond with their new environment. more...
Kitten Development – Weeks 7-12
At 7-12 weeks of age, kittens are active and playful. They can receive their first vaccinations during this stage, and may be adopted out at 12 weeks. more...
Kitten Development – Weeks 5 and 6
When kittens are 5-6 weeks old, they can begin eating solid food and be taught to use a litter box. more...
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Dental diseases are common in cats, but they don't have to be. Regularly brushing a cat's teeth can help prevent disease, and even improve the cat's breath. more...
By: Dawn Goldsmith
The Humane Society of the United States confirm that cats and ferrets are at risk for contracting Swine Flu. more...
How to Keep Cats Out of Christmas Trees
By: Ian Shoust
Nothing irks a pet owner more during the holidays than to find ornaments all over the floor, and his pet cat in the tree. Here are some ways to prevent this. more...
Where to Find Free Cat Food Samples
By: Tammie Burak
Cat food manufacturers are always looking for new customers and offer coupons and free samples to cat owners. Here's where to find these offers. more...
Help - My Cat Keeps Scratching the Furniture
By: Ian Shoust
Preventing cats from scratching furniture is one of the most difficult behaviors to break. There are a variety of ways to stop cats from clawing furniture. more...
November is Pet Diabetes Month
By: Mary Spierling
The cat's pancreas is smaller relative to the body size as the cat is considered a carnivore so the pancrease is not designed to process excessive carbohydrates. more...
By: Mary Spierling
Chronic renal failure is an irreversible and progressive disease in cats. The kidneys will continue to progressively deteriorate despite maintenance treatment such as di more...
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