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15th July 2009
If you are reading this article, you may be at the end of your rope when it comes to pleasing the well defined palate of your cat. We all want the best for our feline, but the matter of keeping their tastes within your budget is very important. In addit... Read >
Author: Thomas05th July 2009
Like humans, cat health is also very important. If humans suffer from stress, so do cats. Stress in your pet is the same as in humans; it can exacerbate existing physical conditions and can lead to a number of problems. Stress can lead to litter box avoid... Read >
Author: D. Karlson05th July 2009
The domestic cat, which is named that way in order to be distinguished from other felines, is a carnivorous species, quite small in size. Humans often prefer cats for companionship, but at the same time for their ability to hunt rats and other vermin.
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Author: Thierry babineaux30th June 2009
Our dog is not particularly active, suffering as he does from a touch of arthritis, but he loves his food. If you give him fillet steak, or just plain dog food from the can, he eats it with equal gusto. He will eat what our cat doesn't finish from her bow... Read >
Author: Greg Chapman30th June 2009
Is buying cat furniture a good investment? There are individuals who are so enticed with cats that they consider these animals more than a pet. Apart from the colors and cuddly effect, the sensation of having something greeting you every time you come hom... Read >
Author: D. Karlson27th June 2009
Exploring your options for health care is important for any pet owner. When it comes to cats they can actually highly benefit from holistic health care remedies when applied in conjunction with their normal veterinary care program. Aging felines are even ... Read >
Author: berg0101a22nd June 2009
Cats are one of the most adorable pets that we can get along with. The key to enjoying an energetic feline is to know the common cat health problems that may cause him danger. They can become a good companion and have an excellent ability to hunt unwanted... Read >
Author: D. Karlson17th June 2009
If you've a cat and they ever fall unwell, you need to take them to a cat veterinary hospital. A Chicago pet hospital is basically just like the surgery that we as humans go to, only designed for felines. Naturally you're going to want to make sure of a f... Read >
Author: Harry Ingram01st June 2009
Wildcats lead simple, but fulfilled lives. When they go hunting, usually at night, they just have to decide on the menu. Mice, birds, and rabbits are specially tasty, but failing those, frogs and bugs are equally fine.
In many ways, wildcats live in th... Read >
Author: John Vespasian01st May 2009
Having an exotic pet can be a rewarding and heart-warming experience, but it can also be like the challenge of sailing into uncharted waters in terms of care and maintenance. Taking the time to research will make your journey more enjoyable.
Savannah... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th April 2009
You may think the cats are very snobbish, independent and liable untrainable to do some tricks, but think again. With the polite training practice and structure, you will engage them in every fun activity you may like especially during playtime.
Kitten... Read >
Author: Joshua Simms24th February 2009
The cat (Felis catus), also known as the domestic cat or house cat to distinguish it from other felines and felids, is a small predatory carnivorous species of crepuscular mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermi... Read >
Author: ajcones29th December 2008
Do you love seeing your cat look fabulous? If so, you should definitely get your pet some excellent cat clothes. Wondering whether cats can wear clothes? Yes, that’s true, not only the pooches, but also now cats can get dressed up. However, unlike the p... Read >
Author: Jenny Gregorich03rd December 2008
Are you bringing a new cat into your home? You will need to make sure that you have the appropriate cat training supplies available at the outset so that your kitty gets started off on the right foot. Find out what cat training supplies you will need.
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Author: Annie 01st December 2008
Have you ever thought that being a kitty would be great since your cat sleeps all the time? A feline that is eight years old has only had its eyes open for three out of the eight years. Why is sleeping so much normal cat behavior?
Kitties really have... Read >
Author: Annie 29th November 2008
Here are some facts regarding the elusive Snow Leopards:
1. Wild cats, Snow Leopards live in mountains of South and Central Asia.
2. These felines are remarkable for their lifestyle and the fact that they are unable to roar - something that preclude... Read >
Author: Ailurophile26th November 2008
As its name suggests, the feline immunodeficiency virus attacks your cat's immune system. It eventually disables the immune system's ability to battle cancers and infections. The feline immunodeficiency virus is usually targets roaming cats. It can also a... Read >
Author: D Swain27th October 2008
Purrfect Strangers
You May Think That When A Kitty purrs, it’s happy. Not necessarily so, say the authors of a new book on cats.
Cats. Even since the ancient Egyptians domesticated them mankind has been captivated by these proud felines. Yet the... Read >
Author: Arazoo 23rd October 2008
Among the many domesticated animals in the world, the cat is one of the few that has managed to keep its independence. Many people really like felines as pets, mostly because they are independent and have their own lives to lead. The cat can be attached t... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru23rd October 2008
The importance of promoting cat health care is vital to the well being and quality of life for your cat. By ensuring your cat is receiving the best cat health care available, taking your cat to a licensed veterinarian or veterinary clinic will provide you... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru01st October 2008
You may think that cats are very aloof, independent and likely untrainable to do some tricks, but think again. With the proper training habits and system, you will engage them in every fun activity you may like especially during playtime.
Kittens love... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 16th September 2008
Everything You Never Knew About Your Cat Yes, your housecat is comfy in your lap. Yes, she hardly seems to stir. Yes, he loves to lounge-but did you know that as a whole, cats hunt over 1,000 different species for food? Tame as some may seem to be, the do... Read >
Author: castlewave28th August 2008
Feline Panleukopenia or Feline Distemper is a serious disease that occur in cats. It is also known as Feline Distemper. The illness is caused by a Parvovirus that is present everywhere in the environment and has been recorded in many countries. As such mo... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
With extra toes on their feet American Polydactyls are unique cats. The additional toes can either be on only the front or the hind paws or on all four paws. They are more common on front paws though and may range anywhere between four to seven in their n... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
One of the newest cat breeds around, Ukranian Levkoy is seen predominantly in the east European country of Ukraine. Very few of these cats exist in other countries. Work on the Ukrainian Levkoy began at the beginning of twenty first century when it was fe... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Somali is a domestic feline that resembles an Abyssinian in nearly every way apart from its longer fur. This is owing to the fact that Somalis originated from Abyssinians nearly half a century back. Theirs is an artificially created breed that began in ni... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Made unique by its small or lacking tail, Manx is a cat breed that belongs to the Isle of Man, next to Britain, where it has resided for many centuries. A number of legends afloat as regards the origin of this cat, with many stories being part of the loca... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Sphynx is one of the most extraordinary felines. It is remarkable for its appearance which comprises of a supple and hairless body. The singular appearance is owing to a mutated gene that renders the Sphynx into its individual morphological form. It is qu... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
A new shorthair feline breed, Australian Mist was developed in Australia in nineteen seventies from three different cat breeds, namely Abyssinian, Burmese and Domestic Shorthair. As a result the Australian Mist shares its physical and behavioral features ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Abyssinian is a shorthair feline. It is said to have been brought from Africa to England in the nineteenth century and bred selectively thereafter, though there is no conclusive supporting evidence in this regard. And even as experts consider the Abyssini... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
A shorthair cat breed, Egyptian Mau is thought to have lived for thousands of years in Egypt where it was once the object of worship, 'Mau' being the Egyptian term for 'cat'. It was adored, protected and buried alongside Pharaohs in their tombs as mummies... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
A pretty shorthair cat, Chartreux has lived in French towns and villages for centuries though there is some controversy regarding its origin. Some believe it was brought over to France by Carthusian monks while others trace its ancestry to Syria. Even as ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
A new cat breed, Burmilla is thought to have originated in United Kingdom in the early nineteen eighties through accidental mating of a Burmese female with a Chinchilla male cat. The resulting kittens were so attractive and pleasant in temperament that a ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
A medium size domestic cat, Burmese is said to have originated in Burma, though records of its early existence have been discovered in Thailand as well. The cat was first introduced in United States in nineteen thirties. It was bred with Siamese cats in i... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Shorthair felines, British Shorthairs belong to Britain. The cats evolved centuries ago when Romans brought cats from their homeland and those cats mated with wild cats of Britain. With time the British Shorthairs came to being. However, it was not until ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
The Turkish Van originated from the rugged and remote parts surrounding Turkey's Lake Van centuries ago. Initially known as Turkish Cat, it was subsequently named as Turkish Van to distinguish it from Turkish Angora, another feline of Turkey with whom the... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Balinese cat is a long-haired feline breed of oriental origin that is similar to the Siamese. It has the same traits and appearance as the Siamese apart from its flowing long hair. The cats were recognized as early as the initial decades of the twentieth ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Asian Semi-longhair is a beautiful cat breed. It is said to have originated in Britain during the 1980's. The cat also goes by the name of Tiffanie. Both names are used in different regions across the world. The origin of this pretty feline dates back to ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
American Longhair or Domestic Longhair is a breed of long haired felines. It has long beautiful hair and a well structured physique. It is one of the commonest breeds of cats found in America today and is often bred along selective lines to create other c... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Chantilly/Tiffany is a feline breed that originated in United States. It goes either by the name of Chantilly or Tiffany and was first discovered in the late 1960's by a breeder in New York. The breed was not immediately recognized and it was only after t... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
The Turkish Angora is a natural cat breed, and has resided for centuries around the city of Ankara in Turkey. It shares similarities with Turkish Van and Persian. As a matter of fact the Turkish Angora was used heavily for the development of the modern Pe... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Amongst the oldest cat breeds, Siberian is a natural cat and has resided for over a thousand years in the Siberian expanse of Russia. Even though it was brought from the wilderness to chief Russian cities a long time ago, the cat was only introduced in th... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
The Norwegian Forest Cat is an attractive cat with a pretty coat and good looks. This cute cat originated centuries ago in Northern Europe. It is known thus in its native lands as Norsk Skogkatt, meaning literally 'Norwegian Forest Cat'. Though it is a na... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Nebelung is a longhaired cat breed that shares resemblance with the Russian Blue cat, apart from its long fur and plume tail. In fact the purpose of breeders initially was to create a cat that looked like the Russian Blue, but had longer fur. Serious bree... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Javanese is a long and slender breed amongst longhaired cats. The pretty feline is very much similar to the Balinese breed of cats, except for the former's rich array of versatile colors. A spontaneous mutation of the Siamese, Javanese breed is classified... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
Himalayan is a breed of long-haired felines. It is a very popular and pretty cat. The cat originated in 1930 in United States through breeding of Persian and Siamese cats. The objective was to create a breed with the long hair of the Persian and the point... Read >
Author: Ailurophile21st July 2008
British Semi-Longhair is a longhaired cat breed. It originated in Britain during the last century and is now kept through many countries as an adorable pet. Even as it is not yet recognized as a distinct breed officially in the United Kingdom, it is commo... Read >
Author: Ailurophile16th July 2008
So you’ve decided to become a caregiver. Having been a lover of cats since before you can remember you thoughtfully scan the want ads, check the animal shelters, contact rescue farms, visit pet stores, or perhaps your best friends cat just delivered the... Read >
Author: julymoon1609th July 2008
The cat's probable social behavior varies extremely from ferociously self-determining to compatibly outgoing with other felines. According to a few professionals a cat's social qualities are “in evolution” from self-dependent to mutually dependent.
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Author: Martin Marks09th July 2008
Curious, to know the origin of the word cat, then here is a brief history, which will help people to understand as how the word 'cat' originated. The English word cat was not into usage until 300 AD. It is very remarkable that, in numerous languages aroun... Read >
Author: Martin Marks02nd June 2008
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Perhaps one of the greatest misconceptions about dog grooming is that dogs like and actually enjoy bathing as compared to cats. While felines clearly show abhorrence for water, some dogs may feel just exactly the same. Fido, Spot, Bing... Read >
Author: Carlos Antonio M. Cruz27th May 2008
Marble Cat is another cat adept at an arboreal lifestyle. Weighing around ten pounds it is up to three and a half feet long, it's tail nearly comprising half of that. Pardofelis Marmorata, Marbled Cat is believed to be closely related to the Asian Golden ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile27th May 2008
Also known as Oncilla, Tiger Cat is said to have a close genetic and physical resemblance with Ocelot and Margay. About two feet long with a one and a half foot tail, it is longer than the domestic cat, yet it weighs less - in the range of five to ten pou... Read >
Author: Ailurophile26th May 2008
The mouth of an adult cat comprises of 15 teeth. Majority of them are tiny. Compared to the other teeth, the canines are the biggest in terms of size, edge and length. Cats catch and grasp their food with these fangs. They use canines to shred their prey ... Read >
Author: Martin Marks21st May 2008
Ever wondered when cats fall, they always seem to land properly on their feet. Moreover, they do not suffer from any bruises or injuries. Does it have to do with the old mythological saying that cats have nine lives? Some say cats survive huge fall becau... Read >
Author: Martin Marks21st May 2008
Domestic cats are often well fed. However, most pet owners are still amused as why their cats kill rodents, birds and still do not eat them. The reason is, unlike other predators, the cat's desire to hunt is not to eat its prey.
They hunt it because t... Read >
Author: Martin Marks06th May 2008
You know what they say about herding cats. (And if you don’t, go find about 8 or 9 felines and try to get them all in one place.)
As an entrepreneur, I often find myself in the unenviable position of herding cats, metaphorically speaking. And the c... Read >
Author: Helen Graves17th February 2008
Not too long ago, the rich and fashionably elite money makers were flashing their cute little teacup Chihuahuas and dressed up canines. The smaller the better. The more fashionable these little dogs were, well that was even better yet.
Before we knew i... Read >
Author: Nicholas Hunt07th February 2008
Do you have a cat that sprays outside the litter box? If yes, then you have smelled the horrible odor and experienced frustration when attempting to get your cat to stop spraying. To resolve the problem, you must first figure out what is motivating your... Read >
Author: Annie 06th February 2008
New York fashion design school options are some of the many different and promising options that people consider who are looking to go into
the world of fashion. If you have dreams about making it in the fashion industry and you think that New York f... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury19th October 2007
Leopard Cat is one of the most beautiful felines in nature. It has a wide geographical distribution with marked differences in appearance in various parts of its range, leading many to classify it into a variety of subspecies. Size also varies in accordan... Read >
Author: Ailurophile11th September 2007
In statistic, cat spraying a urine constitutes 44% of all housesoiling complaints; the frequency of spraying in single cat households is approximately 25% and near to 100% in multi-cat households with over ten cats. It is quite normal behavior for the cat... Read >
Author: chip_arm01st July 2007
Generally speaking big cats are 1) Wild and 2) Considerably bigger than the small domestic or wild cats (a Siberian tiger for instance may be up to 100 times heavier than our 8 pound domestic feline). Other commonly used classifying method is the ability ... Read >
Author: Ailurophile07th June 2007
Ancestry: The Ragdoll Cat was first bread in the 1960’s by an American breeder named Ann Baker. She selectively bred a Persian/angora with Burmese like cats with Siamese markings and their offspring resulted in the Ragdoll cat, a cat with an endearing t... Read >
Author: Sarah-Anne06th May 2007
He's nearly 7 years old now, born to the new millennium. His first year and a half may have been quite stressful. Before he found his home with me, he was one of many felines in a household, and for reasons which weren't apparent to his second owner, he w... Read >
Author: Andrew Wills11th April 2007
The cheetah animal
The cheetah, or hunting leopard, is the undisputed world’s champion runner; may reach and maintain for 400 meters the speed of 110-120km/hr. Acinonyx jubatus is its Latin name. Same class, order and family as the lion; 70 to 80 cm ... Read >
Author: raphking507th April 2007
Only one cat has a valid claim to being the pet of Pharaoh and the idol of ancient Egypt. I give you the Egyptian Mau! After all, the very word "mau" means cat. Could you ask for a better set of credentials?
Well, what if this breed of cat can be cl... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin01st April 2007
Cats are often in danger, especially the ones that have privileges to access whatever’s outside the confinement of a house. Vehicles poses the greatest threat to pets, especially cats, as most injuries caused by vehicles at a high speed can cause death... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang27th March 2007
Although pet cats are becoming more and more common, and those who do not own one do not usually resist to pet or stroke them when one approaches them, there are people out there who keep their distance from these felines, and not because they dislike the... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang15th March 2007
It is truly amazing how independent cats are. Don’t you think? We call them and it seems no matter how much we call them they just sit there with their back to us, or they come to us half way and stop. If sitting with their backs to us, their ears will ... Read >
Author: Michele Rogers09th January 2007
Are you an animal lover? This may be a silly question because only a few individuals don't care for animals. You probably have a pet or two if you do love and appreciate animals. This is the norm for most households all over the globe. We all typically te... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton07th January 2007
Many people consider their pets as part of their family. A pet is often a wonderful part of a person's our life. If you have a pet, then it is your responsibility to take care of them as you would a child, or at least in a similar respect. However, pets c... Read >
Author: Morgan Hamilton24th November 2006
Cat furniture is a commodity that is known by many names. The most common include Cat Trees, Cat Condos, Kitty Condos, Cat Towers, Cat Climbers, Cat Scratchers and Cat Gyms. There are dozens more, but whatever term you use to describe cat furniture, the... Read >
Author: Nick Bulka
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