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Cat Pregnancy and Birth Facts
What are the signs of cat pregnancy? How long does it last? What special care do pregnant cats require? This article answers these questions and more.
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Recipes for Home-Made Cat Treats
Bake up a batch of delicious cat treats to spoil your furry friends during the holiday season.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kitten Development – Weeks 3 and 4
During weeks 3 and 4, kittens begin to show an interest in their surroundings and start exploring.
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Kitten Development – Birth to 2 Weeks
Knowing what to expect during the first 14 days of life enables owners to provide better care for mother cats and their kittens.
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Creating a Warm Nest for Orphaned Kittens
A young kitten cannot regulate her own body temperature, so providing a warm nest is as critical to an orphaned kitten's survival as feeding her.
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How to Socialize Young Orphaned Kittens
Proper socialization of orphaned kittens can mean the difference between a happy, well-adjusted adult cat and a phobic, aggressive, neurotic one.
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How to Bottle Feed a Kitten
In addition to love, affection, and a warm place to sleep, very young orphaned kittens require bottle feeding with kitten milk replacer.
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What to Feed Young Orphaned Kittens
Very young orphaned kittens require a kitten milk replacer formula that meets their nutritional needs.
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Feliway® Provides Benefits for Cats and Owners
Studies indicate that Feliway, a synthetic cat pheromone product, can reduce undesirable behaviours and anxiety in the majority of cats.
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How to Help Obese Cats Lose Weight
Feline obesity can have serious health consequences, but making dietary changes and encouraging cats to get more exercise can correct the problem.
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Plants That are Safe for Cats
To create a pet-friendly garden, choose non-toxic plants and avoid those that are highly poisonous.
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How to Deal with Cat Conflicts
Most cat conflicts can be resolved by ensuring that each cat has sufficient resources and personal space, though severe conflicts may require more serious interventions.
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Can Indoor Cats Be Happy?
Cats can have happy, fulfilling lives indoors, as long as they live in feline-friendly environments that meet their physical and psychological needs.
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Cats Don't Always Land on Their Feet
There's a popular misconception that falling cats always land on their feet, and that they can fall from great heights without injury.
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High-Carb Diets Cause Health Problems in Cats
The majority of commercially available cat foods are high in carbohydrates and low in protein, a recipe for disaster when fed to a carnivore.
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High Protein Diets for Cats
High-carbohydrate, low-protein cat foods put cats at risk for a number of illnesses. Getting plenty of protein is critical to feline health.
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Disaster Preparedness for Cats and Other Pets
Having a disaster kit for pets is a good idea, particularly for those who live in areas that are prone to earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, or wildfires.
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Ringworm in Cats
Ringworm is a common cause of skin problems in cats and dogs, and humans can catch it from their pets.
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