In addition to your cat's regular vaccinations, how can you know when your cat needs to see a vet? The following conditions and behavior are red flags. Diarrhea Diarrhea can be caused by lots of things - diet, infections, parasites and metaboli...

You can learn to read your cat's unique signals and understand her better. Rubs A cat who rubs her head or body against you or rubs her ears and face on you is showing affection. She's giving you her scent, claiming you as her own. Her affecti...

Some cats leave no doubt they love you by wanting to be physically close. Other cats are more subtle about their feelings, and we humans are not always good at picking up the signals. This may be why dog lovers think cats are unfriendly! 1. Of course, ...

I've adopted two cats from shelters. The first one was actually for my mother who needed a new animal companion after her dog died, but was getting too old to look after another dog. I wanted to get her a very friendly cat that would enjoy her company and...

For many children the death of their pet will be their first experience of death or loss. Children today often have a particularly significant relationship with their pets as families are smaller and both parents may work outside the home, leaving childre...

If your child misses a lot of school due to illness, maybe you should get a cat. Research has shown that children who own pets attend school up to 9 more days a year than their non pet-owning counterparts. The immune function of pet owners is more stable,...

Choosing a name for your beautiful new kitten or cat can be difficult - especially if you want an interesting name or one that has particular meaning. Try to avoid choosing a long name, as it is likely to be abbreviated. Consider how the name would be ...

Have you been disappointed with your photos of your cat? If I asked you to articulate what distinguishes good photos from bad, can you tell me? You don't need a whiz-bang camera. If you learn and practise these basic techniques, you'll see your photos ...

Many cat owners become worried that their fussy-eater will go hungry or will become malnourished. There are many reasons why cats refuse to eat. Here are some tips on how you can encourage your fussy eater to dig in. If your cat has just recently becom...