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Although cats are common pets, they still require specialized care. Find out how to keep Whiskers happy and healthy here.

How To Choose a Cat Sitter

 
 
 
 
 
July 12, 2008
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By S. E. Smith
Finding someone to care for your pets while you are gone can be a challenge, and in the case of a cat sitter, picking the perfect person can be even more difficult. By keeping...

How To Groom Your Cat

 
 
 
 
 
July 10, 2008
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By S. E. Smith
Grooming your cat will help eliminate dead hair, stimulate bloodflow to the skin, and serve as a great bonding activity.

How To Prepare for a Pregnant Cat

 
 
 
 
 
May 20, 2008
By Collin Walker
Wow, your cat has been very vocal lately. She’s meowing loudly and demanding your attention. Her eating habits have changed, and she doesn’t seem hungry. You have also noticed...

How To Care for a Blind Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
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By Susan Keeping
Caring for the blind cat is mainly common sense. Make sure he is safe and free from dangers.

How To Groom a Long-Haired Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
By Crystal Foran
In this article I will go through a step by step process to grooming a long-haired cat. I am a pet groomer with extensive experience in cat training, and will take your through...

How To Make Money as a Young Teen

 
 
 
 
 
February 22, 2008
By Hayden Killworth
When you are young and can't get a job at a store or restaurant such as McDonald's, it can be hard to make money. As tough as it is to make a dent in the moneymaking world,...

How To Keep Your Pet Safe During the Holidays

 
 
 
 
 
December 19, 2007
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By Bronwyn Harris
Christmas and other holidays can be fun for the whole family - pets included. However, there are some common hazards that may threaten your pet's well-being. Dogs, cats,...

How To Feed Your Pet Safely

 
 
 
 
 
October 31, 2007
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By Sylvie Leochko
Having a snack or a meal may attract your pet's attention, which would also involve some mooching. Well, before thinking about sharing your food with your favorite pal, be aware...

How To Clean a Cat

 
 
 
 
 
September 13, 2007
By Lisa J. Lehr
Cats are famously fastidious groomers; usually, they take care of themselves just fine. Sometimes, however, you may wish to be involved; here's how to make it painless and successful...

How To Groom a Cat

 
 
 
 
 
March 14, 2007
By Staff Writer
Would you want to bathe using your tongue on a daily basis? I didn't think so. But that's exactly what cats do. You'll never hear them complaining about it, either...

How To Cope with the Loss of a Pet

 
 
 
 
 
January 16, 2007
By Staff Writer
There's no easy way to cope with the loss of a pet, nor should you try to bypass the natural grieving process. Always remember, you're not alone. Everyone who's ever...

How To Help Your Pet Cope with the Loss of Another Pet

 
 
 
 
 
January 12, 2007
By Staff Writer
Coping with the death of a beloved pet is very difficult for all of us, requiring lengthy sessions of grieving, feelings of emptiness and not just a few tears. But we often forget...

How To Choose a Veterinarian

 
 
 
 
 
November 30, 2006
By Amy Bender
For those of us who love our pets, choosing the right veterinarian can be a big decision. There are several things you can do to ensure that you find a doctor you are comfortable...

How To Choose the Right Pet Boarding Kennel

 
 
 
 
 
November 14, 2006
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By Casey Nicholson
Choosing your pet's home away from home while you are gone is one of the more important choices you can make for them. Many people do not realize the extreme differences in...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Herpes

 
 
 
 
 
October 24, 2006
By Deborah Anderson
Feline Rhinotracheitis, or feline herpes, is a virus commonly found in weak kittens or older cats, both domestic and wild. This feline virus is highly infectious and is easily...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Kidney Disease

 
 
 
 
 
September 29, 2006
By Darcy Logan
Feline kidney disease is extremely common in older cats but can develop in younger cats. Cats that develop kidney disease do not begin to show symptoms until they have lost approximately...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Leukemia

 
 
 
 
 
September 11, 2006
By Sharon Dzilvelis
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) causes feline leukemia, a type of cancer, as well as many other disorders including lymphoma, immune system suppression, anemia, gastrointestinal disorders,...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Pancreatitis

 
 
 
 
 
June 14, 2006
By Ann MacDonald
Feline pancreatitis is a serious disease that can be dangerous as well as painful for your cat. What is pancreatitis? It is a swelling of the pancreas, an organ that produces...

How To Identify and Treat Feline HIV and AIDS

 
 
 
 
 
June 10, 2006
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By Donna Reynolds
Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is part of the same family of viruses (lentiviruses) as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Essentially, FIV affects a cat's T cells,...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Constipation

 
 
 
 
 
June 9, 2006
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By Donna Reynolds
Feline constipation is not uncommon, and while it is more often found in older cats, it can occur in cats of any age. Generally, a cat will have one or two bowel movements a day....

How To Identify and Treat Feline Ear Mites

 
 
 
 
 
June 2, 2006
By Ann MacDonald
Ear mites are one of the most common causes of feline ear discomfort. But what exactly are ear mites? They are tiny parasites that live inside the ear canal of an infected animal;...

How To Care for Older Cats

 
 
 
 
 
May 28, 2006
By Jane Harmon
Older cats are more sedentary than younger ones, and usually easier housemates, since they are less 'crazy,' but they have unique health issues that you should be aware...

How To Care for Your House Cat

 
 
 
 
 
May 27, 2006
By Jane Harmon
Cats are among the easiest house pets to care for, because they are fairly self-sufficient, as long as they are fed and their litter is changed periodically. But there are a few...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Distemper

 
 
 
 
 
May 26, 2006
By Amy Pollick
Feline distemper, or panleukopenia, is a serious disease most often seen in kittens under age five months. The disease is often fatal in kittens, although older cats may have a...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease

 
 
 
 
 
May 25, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Feline Inflammatory Bowel Disease is one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases in cats. The term actually refers to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the stomach...

How To Take Care of Kittens

 
 
 
 
 
May 24, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
If you've just gotten a kitten, you may be wondering how to care for her and what you should be doing. You may have questions about vaccines, foods, litter boxes and health...

How To Wean a Bottle Fed Kitten

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
Here are some pointers on how to make the transition as stress-free as possible for both you and your kitten: Once your cat is four weeks old (see # 9), start by making a paste...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Worms

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
If you have a new kitten or see something odd in your cat's fecal matter, you may be wondering about worms. Worms are a parasitic organism that many cats get. The two most...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Parasites

 
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Feline parasites are divided into two different types: those that live outside the body including fleas, mites, and ticks, and those who live inside the body and include tapeworms,...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Anemia

 
 
 
 
 
May 9, 2006
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By Donna Reynolds
Like humans, cats can, and often do suffer from anemia. The condition, known as feline anemia, is the result of a low red blood cell count that leads to a reduction of the oxygen...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Squamous Cell Carcinoma

 
 
 
 
 
May 7, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Feline squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects the skin of cats, most commonly in and around the facial tissue. The disease is contracted most often in outdoor...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Lymphoma

 
 
 
 
 
May 2, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Cats are more susceptible to lymphoma than humans or other animals, and those who already suffer from feline leukemia are even more likely to contract feline lymphoma. While the...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Vomiting

 
 
 
 
 
May 1, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
If your cat vomits once or on rare occasions, it's usually not a big deal (other than the mess to your carpet or furniture). But if your cat vomits more, there may be...

How To Care for Himalayan Cats

 
 
 
 
 
April 30, 2006
By Ann MacDonald
Caring for Himalayan cats is similar to the care for most feline breeds. However, there are a few unique factors to consider if you are planning to make a Himalayan cat part of...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Infectious Peritonitis

 
 
 
 
 
April 28, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a condition in cats caused by an infection of a coronavirus. It attacks the white blood cells, where the virus grows and mutates, using the...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Asthma

 
 
 
 
 
April 17, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Feline asthma is a condition that afflicts roughly one percent of domestic cats. While no one is sure what exactly causes this chronic respiratory condition, most veterinarians...

How To Identify and Treat Feline Hyperthyroidism

 
 
 
 
 
April 13, 2006
By Amy Pollick
Feline hyperthyroidism is a disorder of older cats caused by a benign adenoma tumor growing on the thyroid gland. Onset of this disorder can be gradual and may not be recognized...

How To Feed Kittens

 
 
 
 
 
April 10, 2006
By Amy Pollick
Feeding kittens is usually not challenging, unless the kittens are unweaned. In that case, special measures are necessary. Feeding a weaned kitten: For weaned kittens, a person...

How To Care for a Pregnant Cat

 
 
 
 
 
April 6, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Cats need special care when they are pregnant, just like humans do! A female cat is sexually mature at between five and nine months of age. Once pregnant, their gestation period...
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