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Cat Proofing Basics: Simple Things You Can Do to Keep Your Indoor Cat Safe

In: Cats (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

Hemingway and His Namesake Cats: How the Iconic Author Came to Know and Love These Cats

In: Cats (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

Polydactyl Cat Basics: Fascinating Facts About the Extra-Toed Cats

In: Cats (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

Adding A Second Cat to Your Family: How To Introduce A New Cat into the Household

In: Cats (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

Keeping Cats Entertained: Giving Your Indoor Feline Stimulating Activities

In: Cats (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

Is Your Cat Unhappy? How to Tell if Your Pet is Bored, Frustrated or Depressed

In: Cat Care

By: Sue Cartledge

The Alternative Cat Diet: Feeding Your Cat Without Tinned Food

In: Cat Care

By: Marion Grace Woolley

Soft Paws Product Review: A Stylish and Painless Alternative to Declawing

In: Cats (general)

By: Lisa Rufle

Does Your Pet Love You? Telltale Signs Your Cat Likes More Than Just the Food You Supply

In: Cats (general)

By: Lucinda Gunnin

Helping a Cat Age Gracefully: Geriatric Feline Health Care Tips

In: Cat Care

By: Alison Faria

Purchase a Russian Blue Online: Finding a Reputable Breeder on the Internet

In: Cat Breeds

By: Alison Faria

Pros and Cons of Declawing Cats: From a Non-Biased Point of View

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

5 Free Toys For Your Kittens: How Your Cat Can Have Fun Cheaply With Recycled Toys

In: Cats (general)

By: Amanda Kendle

Living with Cats and Allergies: Tips to Help Allergy Sufferers Coexist Happily with Their Feline

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Does Your Cat Have Alzheimer’s? 10 Symptoms of Feline Dementia

In: Cat Care

By: Sue Cartledge

Winter Care for Outdoor Cats: Keep Your Kitty Safe and Healthy During the Cold Weather

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Green Living with Cats: Learn More About Your Kitty’s Impact on the Environment

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Fun Gifts for Cat Lovers: Cat T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Clothing, Artwork, Bumper Stickers

In: Cats (general)

By: Feature Writer Judith Zwolak

A Day in the Life of a Cat Breeder: Do You Have the Time, Energy, and Dedication?

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Designer Cat Breeds: Don’t Bring a Pet Into Your Home Because of a Trend

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

When Tigers Attack: Why Do Tigers Attack Humans

In: Wild Cats

By: Allan M. Heller

Preparing Your Cat for Breeding: Proper Care Begins When They’re Kittens

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

How To Choose Breeder Cats: Select a Strong Foundation for Feline Breeding Programs

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Basic Cattery Design, Requirements: Space, Equipment, and Supplies Needed to Breed Cats

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Purebred Cat Breeding Ethics: How Do You Recognize a Responsible and Reputable Breeder?

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Choosing and Caring for a Kitten: Tips on How to Care for Your New Pet

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Becoming a Pedigreed Cat Breeder: Things to Consider Before Breeding Your Feline Friend

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Bombay Cats: The Mini Black Panther of Feline Breeds

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

Balinese Cats: Another Spontaneous Feline Mutation

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

Inbreeding Cats: The Pros and Cons of Inbreeding

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

The Big Cats: Learn About the Different Types of Large Wild Cat

In: Wild Cats

By: Darlene Cheek

Housebreaking Your Cat: Training One's Cat to Use a Litterbox

In: Cat Training

By: Cyrus Dehkan

Feline Leukemia Virus, FeLV: Being An Informed Cat Owner Can Save Your Cat’s Life!

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Can Cats and Dogs Be Friends? Learn How to Choose Great Cat and Dog Companions

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Effective Cat Urine Removal: Tips on Feline Urine Cleaning Products

In: Cats (general)

By: Cyrus Dehkan

Fading Kitten Syndrome: How to Recognize the Signs and Possibly Save a Young Cat’s Life

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

What it Costs to Raise a Kitten: Including Basic Needs, Vaccinations, and Spaying or Neutering

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Constipation in Cats: Infrequent Bowel Movements, Litter Box Straining, Signs of Trouble

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease: FLUTD, Formerly Known as FUS or Feline Urologic Syndrome

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Kitten Vaccinations: Everything You Need to Know About Feline Vaccines

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

How To Guide for Cats: Everything Needed to Help You Care for Your Feline Friend

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

What Cats Need: Everything You Need to Know About the Best Cat Products

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

What IS the Best Cat Litter? A Short Review of Litters We’ve Tested

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Uses for Energy Therapy: Benefits Specifically for Your Cat's Health and Wellness

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline Pregnancy: From Mating to Delivery

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

All About Kittens: Everything You Need to Know to Choose and Raise a Healthy Kitten

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Energy Therapy for Cats: Simple Techniques You Can Learn and Use

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Why Your Cat Should Live Indoors: Some Things to Consider Before Putting Your Kitty Outside

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Litter Box Training 101: Avoid Litter Box Problems From the Start

In: Cat Training

By: Darlene Cheek

Litter Box Problems: Help With Your Cat’s Litter Box Issues

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Hygiene Clip for Longhaired Cats: Help Keep Your Long Haired Kitty Clean and Sanitary

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline Heartworm: H.A.R.D., Heartworm Associated Respiratory Disease

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Sphynx Cats: The Nudist of the Cat World

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

Turkish Van Cats: The Swimming Cat

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

Shipping Kittens: Is it Safe or Traumatic to Ship Cats?

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Registering Your CFA Kitten: How to Complete a Cat Fancier's Association Kitten Registration Form

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Cats with Bad Breath: Do You Brush Your Cat’s Teeth?

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Incurable Feline Diseases: Causes, symptoms, treatment and vaccines

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Cat Parasite Causes Toxoplasmosis: Toxoplasma Gondii Causes Disease That Alters Our Personalities

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline Glossary: Cat-related terms and definitions

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Cat Show Terminology: Terms and definitions you'll need to know in the cat show ring

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Cat Breeder's Terminology: Things you should be familiar with before breeding your cat

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline Characteristics: Terminology describing a cat’s physical appearance

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Cat Colors: Terminology used to describe the color of cats

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline and Cattery Terminology: Understanding Frequently Used Breeder Terms

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline Health Terminology: Frequently Used Terms in Cat Health Care

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Color Genetics of Red Cats: A layman’s explanation of the sex-linked color gene

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

FIP, Feline Infectious Peritonitis: A mysterious and deadly feline disease

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Socializing Kittens: Proper Socialization, the Best Gift You Can Give Your Feline Friend

In: Cat Training

By: Darlene Cheek

Cageless Catteries: Can a responsible breeder really be 100% cageless?

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

How to Name Your Cat: Ideas for Naming the New Male or Female Kitty Cat in Your Life

In: Cats (general)

By: Feature Writer Naomi Rockler-Gladen

FIV - Feline AIDS: Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Is My Cat in Heat? Signs that your female cat is in season

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Flickr Cats: Something fun for cat lovers

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

How to Take Great Cat Pictures: Tips on photographing your beautiful feline friend

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Getting a Second Cat: How to introduce a new cat into your family

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Our Top 10 Favorite Cat Toys: Must haves for your feline friend

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Reasons for Cats Coughing: The most common causes and treatments

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Buying Kittens on the Internet: Is it safe or will you be sorry?

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Shaving Your Cat: Is the lion cut cruel or beneficial to your feline friend?

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Diarrhea in Cats: When to call the vet and things you can do at home

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Extra Precautions Around Kittens: Don’t take unnecessary health risks!

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Cat Fleas: How to control fleas in your home and on your pets

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Giving a Cat a Bath: Step by step tips for grooming your kitty

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Caring for Long Haired Cats: How to groom your feline's beautiful coat

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

How to Avoid Litter Box Odors: A few simple steps to an odor free home

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Identifying Chocolate & Lilac Cats: How to recognize a true lilac or chocolate color

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Feline PKD: Polycystic Kidney Disease

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

At Home Health Care for Cats: Things You Can Do to Keep Your Feline Healthy

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Persians - Extreme or Doll Face: Personal preferences and health concerns with different face types

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

American Wirehair Cats: A True American Feline Original

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

How to Find Your Lost Cat: Tips for Tracking Down Your Missing Kitty

In: Cats (general)

By: Shelly Dwyer

Raising Kittens: Kitten care from 4 weeks old to 8 weeks old

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Cats and Toxoplasma gondii: The Natural History of a Parasite of Cats That Also Infects People

In: Cats (general)

By: Feature Writer Rosemary Drisdelle

Helping Your Cat Deliver Kittens: She might not need you, but be prepared!

In: Cats (general)

By: Darlene Cheek

Caring for Pregnant Cats: Feline needs from pregnancy to the birth of kittens

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Caring for Newborn Kittens: Day One to Four Weeks Old

In: Cat Care

By: Darlene Cheek

Easter Lilies Can Kill Cats: How to Protect Your Pet's Health This Easter

In: Cat Care

By: Feature Writer Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

What a Cat’s Tail Tells You: These Signals are Your Cat's Mood Indicator

In: Cats (general)

By: Feature Writer Maureen K. Fleury

American Curl Cats: the Peter Pan of Felines

In: Cat Breeds

By: Darlene Cheek

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