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Choosing a Cat & Cat Supplies

Finding the right cat can be as easy as falling in love at the animal shelter or adopting the neighborhood stray. However, there are important things to consider when choosing any cat. Learn about what it takes to care for a cat and what supplies are must-haves before you bring your furball home.

How To Choose an Earth-Friendly Pet Toy

 
 
 
 
 
March 3, 2008
By Pamela Wheelock
Loving our pets and caring about the earth go hand in hand. Here are 7 tips on choosing an earth-friendly and pet-safe toy.

How To Decide What Pet Is Right For You

 
 
 
 
 
November 27, 2007
By Jessica Green
Selecting a new pet is a big decision for anyone. Remember anything you do will now impact the life of another creature. Below are some things to think about before you decide...

How To Give a Pet as a Gift

 
 
 
 
 
November 20, 2007
By Jessica Green
Advice about purchasing a pet as a gift for the holidays.

How To Grow Catnip

 
 
 
 
 
November 7, 2007
By Jessica Green
Propagation of catnip outside for medicinal or pet-related purposes.

How To Make a Sisal Rope Cat Scratching Post

 
 
 
 
 
July 30, 2007
By Tommy Catman
From the Catman's mouth to your ear: Tips for making your cat something she will use every day instead of your sofa! You'll learn the essential steps and avoid the common mistakes...

How To Choose Cat Food

 
 
 
 
 
March 16, 2007
By Staff Writer
When you look into the eyes of your beloved cat, do you see the soul of a voracious, meat-eating hunter? You probably see a cute, fuzzy, lovable attention-glutton! But rest assured,...

How To Determine the Status of a Stray Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 2, 2007
By Staff Writer
Stray cats are very common, and for a compassionate observer they pose a unique challenge. The challenge we often face as compassionate observers is figuring out whether the stray...

How To Adopt a Stray Cat

 
 
 
 
 
February 2, 2007
By Staff Writer
Ask many Americans how they found their beloved pet cat, and often you'll hear the familiar reply - "Our cat found us!" By some accounts, nearly half of all cat...

How To Buy Cat Toys

 
 
 
 
 
May 22, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
Despite their reputation as lazy animals, cats need playtime. It's hard-wired into their basic instincts. Experts have observed that wild cats often play with their...

How To Build Cat Trees

 
 
 
 
 
May 6, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Cat trees are free-standing structures built specifically to satisfy a cat's desire to climb, scratch, claw, play and rest. Having a cat tree in your home gives your cats a...

How To Build a Cat Condo

 
 
 
 
 
May 3, 2006
By Jane Harmon
  A cat condo, or kitty habitat, is one of the easiest pieces of furniture for the home carpenter to make, and can be made out of scraps left from other projects. You will...

How To Build Your Own Cat Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
April 27, 2006
By John Casteele
Cat furniture can be great for your home, especially if you have multiple cats... unfortunately, many people don't buy it because of the cost associated with it. While it is wonderful...

How To Rescue a Cat

 
 
 
 
 
April 15, 2006
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By Casey Nicholson
Rescuing an abandoned or homeless cat can be one of the most rewarding things you can do! Today there are so many kittens being born that there just don't seem to be enough...

How To Build Cat Scratching Posts

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2006
By Simone P.
Scratching posts can be a good way for your cat to fulfill their need to scratch, while saving your carpet and furniture. This scratching post is easy to make and can be made even...

How To Buy Kittens

 
 
 
 
 
April 14, 2006
By Theresa Halvorsen
Before deciding to buy a kitten, make sure your family is ready for a cat. Cats can be difficult to own, they may have behavior and training issues such as not using the litter...

How To Buy Cat Furniture

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2006
By Carrie Grosvenor
Cat furniture comes in all varieties of shapes, sizes, colors, and uses. If you have cats, you'll want to invest in a few pieces of cat furniture to give your kitties a place...

How To Make Homemade Cat Toys

 
 
 
 
 
April 9, 2006
By Heather Scoville
Kittens and cats are playful critters that enjoy the toys you give them. However, it can become expensive over time to continually buy cat toys for your beloved pet. Sometimes...

How To Adopt a Kitten

 
 
 
 
 
April 5, 2006
By Amy Pollick
Kittens are wonderful pets. However, prospective owners need to be prepared for the little one's arrival, and should follow a few guidelines when adopting a kitten. Look in...
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