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You may think that there are only a few essentials when it comes to owning a cat: food, water, litter box, cat. However, caring for a cat requires a lot more than that. Learn about what you'll need from our experienced cat owners.

How To Have a Cat-Friendly House

 
 
 
 
 
July 20, 2008
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By S. E. Smith
Having a cat-friendly house will keep your cat happier and healthier, and make your life much easier. Learn about ways to make your house safe and fun for your cat.

How To Make Sure Your Cat Uses the Litter Box

 
 
 
 
 
June 11, 2008
By shelly seigler
You would be surprised at how fast kittens pick up on using a litter box. Unlike dogs, there is practically no housetraining involved. Unfortunately, sometimes the smallest...

How To Make Sure Your Pet is Safe During a Disaster

 
 
 
 
 
January 23, 2008
By Harry Oakes
During a disaster, pets are often overlooked and left to die. For example, in NYC during 9/11, the police did not allow pet owners and rescuers to enter the outlying stricken areas...

How To Clean Up Cat Urine

 
 
 
 
 
March 27, 2007
By Staff Writer
As any cat owner will tell you, cat urine has a particularly intolerable - not to mention resilient - odor. On top of that, cat urine can stain carpet and hardwood floor alike...

How To Help Children Cope with the Loss of a Pet

 
 
 
 
 
February 1, 2007
By Staff Writer
Children are funny when it comes to grief. It can look something like this: "Yea, my dog died. Can I have a peanut butter and banana sandwich?" Children can appear...

How To Travel with Your Pet by Air

 
 
 
 
 
January 16, 2007
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By Liz Smith
It's easy to fly with your cat, small dog, bird, or other pet in the cabin of an airplane. Most airlines will allow you to bring an animal on board as a carry-on and place it...

How To Buy Pet Insurance

 
 
 
 
 
December 7, 2006
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By Linette Gerlach
You love your pet and do not even want to think about him becoming ill or having an accident. Pet insurance can provide you with peace of mind if your pet does need extensive or...

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 Clean Cat Vomit Off of Your Carpet

 
 
 
 
 
January 3, 2006
By Ken Smith
We all love and care for our cats despite their annoying penchant for vomiting on a regular basis. As with most things in modern society, spew removal is not as simple as one might...

How To Do Interior Decorating for Cat Owners

 
 
 
 
 
August 24, 2005
Part 1: Protecting your possessions The first thing a cat owner should know about home décor is to keep it simple. Cats are completely convinced that they are in charge, that...
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