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Solving Cat Behavior Problems: Dealing with an Aggressive Cat

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By: Sarabeth Asaff

The Joys of Running an Animal Rescue Group: Reflecting on 10 Years of Loving Touch Rescue, Inc.

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By: Jeri Dayle-Rabinowitz

Black Cats and Halloween: A History of Bad Luck and How to Keep Them Safe

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By: Michele Whitney

Howling in Cats: Causes of Excessive Cat Vocalization

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

The Health Benefits of Cat Ownership: How Kitties Calm Us and Keep Us Healthy

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By: Catherine Owen

Little Known Cat Facts: Get to Know Your Cat as Never Before

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By: Dawn Goldsmith

Celebrating National Feral Cat Day: Spay Neuter Programs Help Feral Cats and Their Neighbors

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By: Virginia Messina

Cat Coat Colour Linked to Temperament: The Association Between Feline Fur Colours and Personality

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

A Domestic House Cat for the Family: How to Choose the Perfect Type of Kitten for Any Household

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By: Stacy Herlihy

How to Adopt a Cat: What to Consider When Visiting an Animal Shelter

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By: Liz McCormick

Cat Furniture to Facilitate Cat Play: Platforms, Towers and Furniture for Cats

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By: Sarabeth Asaff

Declawing a Cat: Cruel, Complicated, Dangerous, and Unnecessary

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By: Jacque Newman

Halloween Cat Crafts and Resources: Free Pumpkin Carving Templates, Graphics, Colouring Pages, and More

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Bringing Home a New Kitten or Cat: Introducing New Pets and Old

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By: Sarabeth Asaff

Cats, Witches and Superstition: A Short History of the Maligned Cat

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By: Lucille Lever

Christmas Presents for Cat Lovers: The Best Xmas Gifts for Those who Care About Cats

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By: Feature Writer Helen Krasner

Kitten Development – Weeks 13 and Up: Normal Developmental Events for Kittens Aged 85 days and Over

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Halloween Costumes for Cats: The Latest Cat Halloween Costumes

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By: Feature Writer Asa Ghaffar

Cat Scratching Post - Give Kitty What She Wants: Stop Cat Scratching Furniture, Train Cat to Use Scratching Post

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By: Darlene Norris

Cats as a Treatment for Post Traumatic Stress: How Cats are Helping Vets With PTSD

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By: Michele Whitney

Cat Furniture Condo - Buying Kitty Cat Furniture: Consider Safety and Eye Appeal When Choosing a Kitty Condo

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By: Darlene Norris

Catnip Products a Big Hit Among Pet Owners: Many Different Products Containing Catnip Available Today

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By: Darlene Norris

Cats and Catnip - Is Kitty Hiding Her Stash? Common Herb Produces Legal High for Feline Friends

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By: Darlene Norris

Cat Displaced by Hurricane Ike Returns Home: After a Year on the Streets, Clawless, Neutered Feline is Redeemed

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By: Christopher Pascale

Cat Illnesses: Common Health Problems and Ailments Associated with Cats

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By: Feature Writer Janis Masyk-Jackson

Diseases That People Can Catch from Cats: How to Reduce the Risk of Catching Zoonotic Infections from Animals

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Best Family Cats: Cats That are Good with Children

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By: Feature Writer Janis Masyk-Jackson

Prison Cats Change Inmates for the Better: Lives of Prisoners Transformed Through Pet Therapy

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Fleas and Humans - Do Cat Fleas Bite Humans? Flea Bites on People Usually More Irritating Than Dangerous

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By: Darlene Norris

Animal-Assisted Therapy Providers: Programs Using Therapy Animals – Cats, Dogs, and Other Pets

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Drowning Prevention Focuses on Pet Door Safety: Cat Flaps, Toddlers, and Swimming Pools are a Deadly Combination

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By: Darlene Norris

Careers with Cats and Dogs: Animal-Related Jobs and Volunteer Positions

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Clean Cat Urine: Eliminate Stains and Odours, and Stop Cats Peeing Outside the Box

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Automatic Litter Boxes - Only a Dream? Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Boxes Really Do Exist

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By: Darlene Norris

Cat Litter Disposal - No Easy Answers: Kitty Litter Impacts the Environment Both Before and After Use

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By: Darlene Norris

Neoteny - Why Adult Cats Retain Kitten Qualities: Neotenized Features in Felines Trigger a Caring Response in Humans

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Landing on Four Feet...A Cat's Specialty or Not: Unfortunately Landing Four Paws on the Ground isn't Always the Case

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By: Denise Fleck

Several Common Plants that are Poisonous to Cats: A List of Indoor House and Outdoor Plants That are Toxic to Felines

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By: Sarah Smith

Earning a Pet's Trust: Bonding Between Cats and Owners Can Take Time

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By: Leigh A. Peterson

Black Cats Least Likely to Be Adopted: Felines with Dark Fur Have Less Chance of Finding Loving Homes

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Naming Your Cat: Suggestions for What to Call a Cat or Kitten

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By: Feature Writer Helen Krasner

Children and Cats: Teaching Kids How to Interact with a Cat or Kitten

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Introducing Your Cat to Your New Baby: Tips and Tricks for Preparing Cats for the Arrival of an Infant

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By: Feature Writer Roberta Goli

Feline History – Cats in Ancient Egypt: Domestication of the African Wildcat

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cats Manipulate Humans: Felines Have Learned to Exploit Human Nurturing Instincts

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Polydactyl Cats: Multi-toed Cats Share a Long and Fascinating History

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By: Jacque Newman

Cat Scratch Post - a Cat's Best Friend: How to Keep your Cat Happy and your Furniture Intact

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By: Jacque Newman

Should I Get a Cat or a Kitten? Good and Bad Reasons to Adopt a Pet

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Feline Infectious Peritonitis: FIP in Cats and Kittens

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By: Jennifer Gittins

Separation Anxiety in Cats: Signs and Symptoms of Pet Anxiety

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By: Jennifer Gittins

Should I Neuter My Cat? Fixing or Neutering Male Cats Can Improve Feline Health, Behavior

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By: Mia Carter

Introducing a New Cat to Another's Domain: Planning for Peace in a Multi-Cat Household

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By: Jacque Newman

Why Cats Attack When Being Petted: Feline Aggression in Response to Affection

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Why Cats Have Whiskers: The Purpose of Feline Vibrissae

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Choose the Right Litter Box: Types of Litter Pans

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By: Carly Duff

Animal Hoarding: People who Collect Large Numbers of Pets

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Tom Cats and Kittens: Behaviour of Male Felines Toward Their Offspring

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy: Pregnant Women, Cats, and the Toxoplasma Gondii Parasite

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Stop Cats Attacking People: What to Do When Your Cat Attacks You

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Play with a Cat: Dos and Don’ts for Playing with Felines

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Best Toys for Cats: Ideal Playthings for Feline Solo and Interactive Play

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

The Benefits of Play Therapy for Cats: Solve Feline Behaviour Problems with Interactive Playtime

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Why Cats Appear to Sulk: Feline Desire to Avoid Conflict Is Often Mistaken for Haughtiness

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Prepare a Cat For a Show: What You Should do in Advance to Get Your Cat Ready For Showing

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By: Feature Writer Helen Krasner

Cat Adoptions - Tips on Adopting a Cat: Considerations for Those Who Want to Adopt Cats

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By: Sofie De Cocker

Famous Cat Lovers: Quotations about Cats from Renowned Ailurophiles

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cats Grooming Owners: Why a Cat Will Lick Its Pet Parent

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By: Carly Duff

How to Get a Pedigree Cat Cheaply or Free: Save Money and Help Cats by Adopting a Persian, Siamese, or Similar

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By: Feature Writer Helen Krasner

Social Structure of Feral Cat Colonies: Behaviour and Interactions Among Groups of Homeless Felines

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Catnip: A Harmless "High" for Felines

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By: Jacque Newman

What to Do if Your Cat is Lost: How to Increase the Chances of Getting Missing Pets Back

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

What a Cat's Tail Is Saying: How to Interpret Feline Body Language by Tail Position

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Add a Dog to Your Cat Family: Tips on Introducing Dogs to Cats

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By: Carly Duff

Do Cats Feel Love? Evidence That Felines Care for Their Owners and Other Animals

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Do Cats Have Emotions? Evidence for “Human” Feelings in Pets

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Evidence for a Feline Sixth Sense: Scientists Tackle the Mysteries of Cat Intuition and Psi Trailing

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Do Cats Have Psychic Abilities? The Feline Sixth Sense – Fact or Fiction?

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Stop a Dog Attacking a Cat: Preventing Canine-to-Feline Aggression

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How Stop a Cat Attacking a Dog: Preventing Feline-to-Canine Aggression

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Why Some Cats are Nervous and Fearful: Causes of Timidity and Neuroses in Felines

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cat Intelligence: Smart Felines Think, Learn, Solve Problems, and Communicate

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cat Names: Funny, Unusual, Quirky, and Cute Names for Pets

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Bringing Home a New Cat: How to Introduce Your Two Pets

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By: Krista White

Cat History: How Felines Came to be Domestic Pets

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Kitten Stages of Development: Physical and Social Milestones for Young Cats

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cat Superstitions: Myths, Legends, and Beliefs About Felines

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Pets Hurt by Economic Downturn: Cats and Dogs Surrendered to Shelters as Owners Lose Homes

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Reasons to Spay or Neuter Cats: Refuting Myths That Prevent Owners from Having Their Pets Fixed

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: HCM Is a Serious Disease in Cats

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By: Heather Switall

Reasons to Adopt an Adult Cat: Benefits of Adopting an Older Kitty from an Animal Shelter

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Why Cats Rub Against Things: Felines Use Body Contact to Leave Pheremone Scent Messages

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Why Cats Play with Their Prey: Felines Release and Recapture Animals to Avoid Injury

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cats and Music: Feline Reactions to Musical Styles and Instruments

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Hilarious Gifts for Cat Lovers: Funny Feline-Related Birthday and Christmas Presents

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Cats and Babies: How to Help a Cat and Baby Co-exist

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By: Lisa Koning

Christmas Gifts for Cats and Cat Lovers: Inexpensive Presents and Crafts for Pets and Their Owners

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Sharing Christmas With Cats: Homemade Gifts For Feline Friends

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By: Arlene Marturano

How to Make Cat Toys: Free Patterns and Craft Ideas for Kitty Christmas Presents

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

How to Make Cat Trees, Beds, and Scratch Posts: Instructions, Patterns, and Supplies to Create Cat Furniture

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Fun Holiday Gifts for Cats: Feline-Friendly Presents Sure to Please Pets and Owners Alike

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By: Lisa Rufle

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