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  • Tapeworms In Cats
    By: joseoobrmc | - Tapeworms in cats are an unfortunate and common issue.
    My name is Scott and as a cat owner, I wanted to put together a website to share some facts about a tapeworms in cats. My hope is the fact that by sharing this information, we are able to perform together to limit the amount of issues with tapeworms in cats.

    Anatomy of a Tapeworm

    Tapeworms are a parasitic organism that are also identified as cestodes. The tapeworm has two important sections. The very first is ...

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  • Flea And Tick Control In Your Cats
    By: Otc Vet Meds | - Guarding your cats from Fleas and Ticks is as important part of responsible pet care. Fleas and Ticks are very common parasites that attack cats and cause a lot of discomfort to cat as well as to you.

    What are Fleas?

    Fleas are wingless insects with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and suck blood. They are external parasites that live on the blood of mammals. Cat flea also known as Ctenocephalidesfelis is commonly found on cats. Even if signs of infestation of fleas ...

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  • Merial Frontline For Cats
    By: Otc Vet Meds | - Merial is the Manufacturer of all the Frontline treatments meant to control flea and tick on the pets like cats. According to survey Merial Frontline products are best to get your cat rid of the parasitic attack. External parasites like Fleas and ticks often cause unwanted uneasiness in your pets. The Merial Frontline products kills 100 percent adult fleas and ticks in very less time, also prevents and stops infestations by killing flea larvae and flea eggs completely i.e it eradicates the compl ...
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  • What You Need To Buy For Indoor Cats
    By: Jayne Carlson | - If you"re looking to get indoor cats, you might want to visit the pet store and grab a few basic cat supplies before you go to the animal shelter (or other facility). Why? Because even if you think you"ll only look at the cats and kittens, chances are high that those little faces will be too hard to resist! You"ll be walking out with a brand new cat before you know it. So get ready!

    I learned this the hard way when I adopted my new cat, Cody. Before going to the ...

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  • Home Remedies For Cats With Hyperthyroidism
    By: Monika Ruthe | - Hyperthyroidism is a fairly common disease in older cats but easy to treat. It is a disorder characterised by the overproduction of thyroid hormone and a subsequent increase in the metabolic rate.

    Conventional treatment includes either medication or surgery. Most often a daily dose of synthetic thyroid hormones is prescribed. Another approach is to surgically remove the thyroid. Both treatments are effective, but can be invasive or difficult to regulate. Natural remedies for hyperth ...

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  • Natural Remedies For Cats With Urinary Tract Infection
    By: Monika Ruthe | - Urinary tract infection in cats is a serious problem, if not treated in time. There are a few tried and tested home remedies for cats with urinary infection that will take care of the problem.

    Urinary tract infection can effectively be treated with a tisane (tea) of several antiseptic and disinfecting herbs such as uva ursi, horsetail, juniper berry, cleavers, cornsilk, stinging nettle and marshmallow leaf.

    Mix half a teaspoon of uva ursi leaves with half a teaspoon of ...

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  • Natural Remedies For Ear Mites In Cats
    By: Monika Ruthe | - Ear mites are irritating and sometimes painful to cats. More than half of all ear infections in cats are related to ear mites. Although not dangerous, they are contagious and if left untreated, ear mite infestations can lead to excessive scratching and wounds behind the ears that may become infected.

    Conventional treatments involve using an oil-based pesticide to kill the mites. Natural remedies for ear mites in cats are gentler but any treatment will have to continue for some time ...

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  • Home Remedies For Cats With Kidney Disease
    By: Monika Ruthe | - Kidney disease in cats is a common problem and may be due to a number of factors such as accident, shock, old age or bacterial and viral infections. Natural remedies for cats with kidney disease can treat the disease and will improve the quality of your cat's life.

    Diet

    Feed your cat a special kidney diet. Feed a protein rich diet of human-quality raw meat plus small quantities of a variety of herbs, fruit, grain and vegetables. A raw meat diet keeps blood urea nitroge ...

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  • Arthritis In Cats - A Conquerable Infirmity
    By: Kate Rieger | - The most common way to detect the symptoms of arthritis in cats is when he has difficulty walking or standing for long periods of time. Limping and strolling with a stilted gait are usually the telltale signs that something is definitely wrong. The detection of social apathy, aggression, and withdrawal oftentimes follow suit, although those clues are a bit harder to notice at first glance.

    One thing to remember though: For those with arthritis, cat's treatment is not the same as hum ...

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  • Cats Tickets : Cats Is The Second Longest-running Show In Broadway History
    By: Amanda Harrison | - Cats is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot. It introduced the song standard "Memory". Cats first opened in the West End in 1981 and then on Broadway in 1982, each time directed by Trevor Nunn and choreographed by Gillian Lynne; it won numerous awards, including both the Laurence Olivier Award and the Tony Award for Best Musical.

    The London production ran for twenty one years and the Broadway production ran for eigh ...

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  • How To Administer Natural And Home Remedies To Cats Like A Pro
    By: Monika Ruthe | - Natural remedies for cats can be given freshly chopped, dried or powdered, in teas and tinctures, as tablets or capsules or applied externally as compresses and poultices. The challenge is to get your cat to take its medication as cats are usually not very co-operative. Here are some tried and tested ways of outwitting moggie and successfully administer natural and home remedies to your cat.

    Chopped, minced and grated fresh or dried herbs, powders, capsules and pills are easily admi ...

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  • Feeding Cats: How Much And How Often?
    By: R.A. Butters | - Cats, like the people who love them, are very individual in their tastes and attitudes toward food. Some cats happily eat whatever is set before them others are notoriously picky eaters. Some cats eat more than they should and get fat as a result, while others (often in the same household, with exactly the same access to exactly the same food) stay slim or even skinny. No wonder cat owners get confused.

    How much food do cats need?
    Experts vary in their opinions on exactly ...

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  • Proper Caring Of Your Cats
    By: Banken Dyste | - Cats, unlike dogs, are a little bit aloof. But they are cute and cuddly, and they make for good companions. Your cat will get sick in the course of its life, despite your best efforts. During these times, you have to be extra sensitive to how your cat is feeling. Try to see the differences in its behavior. Look for physical symptoms. The earlier you spot the warning signs, the earlier the treatment can begin, the better your chances are at curing whatever is ailing your cat. Sure, your vet will ...
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  • Cats - Their Life Stages
    By: Cat Lover K | - Just like babies kittens grow extremely quickly, in a blink of an eye your kitten will turn into a young cat and when you look again, they'll be a full grown adult cat. Below are the major milestones in your cats life.

    New Born Kittens

    Kitten like most newborns are completely dependant on their mothers, they are born blind, at this stage they learn how to feed. After kitten's eyes have opened they will be keen to explore, by 4 weeks old they will be play fighting with t ...

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  • Using Promeris For Cats For Flea Treatment
    By: Sarah Haigler | - There are many different choices of fast working and long lasting flea medication for you to choose from in an effort to treat your cats. One of the most popular choices is Promeris for cats. This medication is recommended by most veterinarians for its quick speed and successful track record.

    Of course Promeris for cats will not be your only option but it is probably going to be the best option that you have. Promeris for cats is one of the best available topical flea treatments ...

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  • Serious Illnesses In Cats
    By: kelvingary4 | - Serious illness in cats

    Keeping a cat in house also demands attention and much care. Your Cat Care is incomplete without the knowledge about the various illnesses that it faces in its life time. Some diseases are life threatening while some are curable. Here is a list of some diseases that the cats encounter:

    Persistent vomiting some times vomiting is not an issue to worry, it usually happens that a cat may eat its food too fast and thus due to indigestion it ma ...

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  • Behavior Of Cats
    By: Derrick Anderson | - Cats are also wonderful animals. They are friendly and quite conscious in every act. Prior to buying cats as pets, it is advised to learn about their behavior and nature. They do have some behavioral issues like using the litter box, biting, being destructive with their claws, and excessive attention seeking problem. Always remember that cats are not at all bad in behavior, they are just uninformed a little in their nature and need care given to them. You must try to solve their behavioral probl ...
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  • Caring For Cats - How To Take Care Of You Cat
    By: Jeff Parke | - Cats are playful animals. If you are planning to get one, you should know the basics about house cat care. The moment the cat is brought into the house, you should give it his or her own room for the time being with food, water and a bed. If it has not yet been toilet trained, you should start teaching it so there are no stains in the carpet. If ever they do something wrong like climb up on the table or scratch the furniture, you must never scold them as they are very sensitive animals. You can ...
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  • Because They Are Cats!
    By: Marcia Cain | - Ever sat around in awe of your cat? My husband and I do all the time. Unlike me, he has never had cats before, so compared to him, I'm something of an "expert" on cat behavior. My husband has asked "why does our girl cat rub her face on the same spot every day, several times a day?" He also asked: "Why does the boy cat take off at full sprint for no reason?" I respond, as I usually do, "Because they are cats". But of course I realize that my answer does not really answer the question. I guess ...
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  • Bladder Infections In Cats-top 5 Conditions That Lead To This Cat Illness
    By: Kate Rieger | - The key to prevention is knowing what can lead to bladder infections in cats. This is becoming one of the leading cat illnesses vet's have to treat. These are the top five causes of bladder infections in your cat.

    Simply put, bladder infections in cats result from anything that may obstruct or decrease the natural flow of urine through the cat's system. This can be due to a number of factors which will be outlined below. This is not an infection you ignore as it is very painful and ...

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  • Fish Oil For Cats For Beautiful Fur And Optimal Health
    By: Timothy H. Harris. | - Does your cat have dry, hairless patches? Does he show signs of low or absolutely no energy and stiff joints? Maybe you need to get him a pharmaceutical grade fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids supplement. Say what? You might be considering right this moment. Well, much like fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids for humans, fish oil with omega-3 fatty acids for cats could help boost their immune system, cognitive functions, arthritis, behavior, cholesterol levels, offer cancer prevention and provides ...
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  • Prevent Bladder Infections In Cats-top Five Causes Leading To Cat Bladder Problems
    By: Kate Rieger | - If you have a cat that has had a bladder infection in the past, you may not know that your cat is more likely to suffer from repeat infections in future because of that. There are five main reasons that bladder infections in cats are reasonably common. Knowing why your cat has the infection and being able to follow a routine in order to decrease the incidence of it reoccurring is beneficial to both you and your cat.

    Simply put, bladder infections in cats result from anything that ...

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  • Cat Illnesses-how To Spot A Bladder Infection In Cats
    By: Kate Rieger | - Cats that are struggling in the litter box may have what's referred to as a bladder infection in cats. It is a common cat illness that favors older cats. Here's how to recognize it and how to prevent cat bladder problems from repeating.

    Some of the symptoms of bladder infection in cats are frequent squatting and crying when urinating. They may associate the cat litter box as a place where the pain occurs, so they may suddenly start to wet in areas like the sink, corners of the room ...

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  • Learn Tips On How To Train Your Cats
    By: Romolo Lerza | - Can't imagine of some other ways to coach your precious feline friends? Kitties can be trained even if so many folks disagree. One tested fact is you can in reality train your cats at the luxury of your own house. You can set up gimmicks to train them to tag along and to go along easy instructions. Prior to trying to train your kitties you must firstly take them to the veterinarian to make sure that they are a 100%. Keep in mind that starting pet teaching at a young age will be less stressful in ...
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  • Cats And Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore Film Review Online
    By: pat summerville | - Its been 10 years since the events in the first film Cats and Dogs. In that movie the feline members of the MEOWZ spy syndicate were thwarted in their efforts to defeat the canine spy organization DOGZ and take over the world. In Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, a threat so great forces the two opposing agencies to work together in order to save the world. In the process the filmmakers have given nods to classic spy and crime movies such as James Bond, Batman and Silence of the Lam ...
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  • Arthritis Cats Treatment-how To Give Your Cat Permanent Pain Relief Without Steroids
    By: Kate Rieger | - There is no doubt that with the progress of modern veterinary medicine we are seeing some great advances in arthritis cats treatment. Not so long ago, if you had a feline diagnosed with one of the many forms of arthritis, your treatment options would have been rather limited to NSAIDS ( like your common ibuprofen painkillers) and some more expensive steroid treatments. Read on to discover this breakthrough formula.

    While there is still no cure for arthritis, feline or otherwise, t ...

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  • Compelling Progress Of Arthritis In Cats Treatment Options
    By: Kate Rieger | - Just as it is for humans, arthritis in cats treatment options have come a long way in the past few years. Not so long ago the options for treating your cat for arthritic pain and inflammation were very limited. Veterinarians relied upon NSAIDS such as ibuprofen and aspirin to help to reduce the inflammation that the disease brings on. This has had limited success as it could only be used for short periods of time to treat the animal and if the cat happened to have heart or kidney problems as wel ...
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  • Toilet Training Cats Is Easy
    By: James Lunden | - Most of us take toilet training cats for granted: Most kittens seem to learn with very little help from their owners, particularly if you have the mother or another cat in the home to teach them. Even if you don't, most felines seem to be magnetically drawn to the litter box with very little urging from you. There are however some instances when a kitten won't take to their litter box and instead may find a houseplant, or worse yet your carpet. Not catching problem behavior quickly might mean yo ...
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  • Advantage For Cats
    By: Dean Severidt | - As summer warms up and wet days become more frequent, pets are far more subject to fleas and ticks than any other time of the year. Cats are exposed to fleas, whether or not they're considered indoor pets. Therefore, cat flea treatment choices become more significant than before. Warm, wet weather is the prime time for fleas to appear on cats.

    As we enjoy our charming feline friends, the very last thing we'd like our cats to experience is the pain that comes with a flea infestation. ...

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  • A Few Tips For Training Cats
    By: Romolo Lerza | - People who prefer to care for dogs instead of cats say that cats don't seem to be good enough for them because they cannot be trained. Whilst dogs may be a lot easier to train than cats it's not true that cats cannot be trained. You simply should be very patient with them and be able to stand challenges. Like dogs, training cats will also be more difficult than kittens but, it can still be done. Training cats will just take more time to do than coaching kittens but, you are going to see a few re ...
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  • Cats, Litter Trays And Toilet Training
    By: Chris Marshall | - Beautiful creatures as they seem, a pet cat will need to be trained in how to use a litter box. You will no doubt have heard that dogs are more difficult to toilet train, but that doesn't detract from the fact that our feline pets also need to be introduced into the art of the litter tray. Sometimes accidents will be inevitable, so it's particularly important to know how to clean up cat pee - more on this later. Patience in abundance is a key ingredient in training cats. Start the process with t ...
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  • Help Rescue Big Cats
    By: Doug Smith785 | - Big Cats Wish List

    Look around your house and garage. You may have something you don't want that could help us greatly. Your donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.



    Silent Auction items suitable for resale (animal themed preferred) Here is your chance to find a good use for that gift you got and didn't want or the auction item you bought to support a good cause, but really didn't want. Or donate your services if you are a vet, a dentist, ...

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  • How To Cure Stomach Problem In Cats
    By: Alen Albert | - This article will explain anything that can affect your cat's stomach. Keep reading..

    Cats are prone to stomach problem regarding to their eating behaviour. Sometimes they consume their hair while they are grooming themselves and then it will cause furlball in their stomach. Cats sometimes like to eat food that they should not eat, just like dog's food.

    These are some stomach problem that can affect your cat that you should know as a cat owner:

    *Constipatio ...

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  • Caring For Long Haired Cats
    By: Tom Woodcock | - Long haired breeds of cats such as Maine Coons, Persians and Ragdolls need a little extra TLC from their owners than other short haired breeds. In the natural world it is unlikely that cats with coats too long for them to maintain themselves would have survived, however selective breeding of domestic cats over hundreds of years has allowed many breeds to develop long, flowing coats that require some human help to keep in tip top condition.

    Long haired cats should be groomed daily t ...

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  • All About Ragdoll Cats: Breed Profile
    By: Tom Woodcock | - Ragdolls are arguably one of the most beautiful of all cat breeds. With their long coat, distinctive markings and bright blue eyes it is no wonder that they are one of the most sought after pedigree cats. Despite their name, there is nothing raggedly or inelegant about this breed at all. In fact, their name comes from the fact that the breed has a tendency to go limp and remain completely relaxed when picked up.

    The history of the first Ragdoll cats is somewhat bizarre. They wer ...

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  • Acupuncture For Cats - A Safe, Drug-free And Natural Feline Pain Relief Therapy
    By: Ellen Schmidt | - It seems quite unusual to offer acupuncture for cats as part of a pain relief therapy. Cat parents may find it at first hard to imagine that their cat would stay relaxed during a session and be patient enough to bear this kind of treatment. However, the initial scepticism disappears very quickly when a feline patient settles and relaxes visibly within a few minutes.

    Pet acupuncture is a gentle, but very powerful natural pain relief treatment and may work very well for cats suffering ...

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  • Basic Nutrition For Cats
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats are what are known as obligate carnivores. An obligate carnivore is one that must east meat. You cannot just turn her out to graze in a pasture. The digestive tract of cats has been shortened and optimized proteins from meat. They simply don't have the dental or digestive apparatus to process plant materials.

    It's therefore surprising, given their physical inability to process plants, that you will still find cats nibbling on plants from time to time. There are many theories ...

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  • Dental Care For Cats
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cat dental care is important to make sure that your pet enjoys a clean bill of health among other things. Cats also need their teeth to be taken cared of because it can lead them to a lot of other problems concerning their general health. For instance, if your pet cat has periodontal problems, it might not eat well and experience poor health due to lack of the proper nutrients in the body. That's how important dental care is for your pet cat.

    Most cats may suffer from a wide ran ...

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  • A Short History Of Cats
    By: Tristan Andrews | - It seems strange that there was ever a time when cats were not a part of our lives. It's been less that 10,000 years since cats swaggered into our lives. Hardly an eye blink in the grand sweep of life on this planet. Why were cats so late to join our team? The simple answer is they didn't need us to survive. Cats were surviving just fine on their own. Then, people invented agriculture. Agriculture resulted in large scale storage of grains which attracted the usual and well know group of freeload ...
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  • Cat Mythology - Cats As Deity
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats as deities are most closely associated with ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians had several feline gods and goddesses. Lions were said to guard the great god Ra during his nightly journey through the underworld. The Egyptians had a fascination with lions. They created their sphinx with the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh. Three lion goddesses existed in ancient Egypt. Sekhmet was a fierce and powerful goddess. She was a war goddess who was sent by her father Ra to earth to destroy h ...
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  • Common Causes Of Watery Eyes In Cats
    By: Daphne Reid | - There are many causes of unusual discharge from the eyes - nearly every opthamological problem in cats causes the eyes to water, and without a physical examination it is impossible to be specific. Let's take a look at some of the common causes of watery eyes in cats.

    Sudden onset or a temporary clear discharge from the eyes can be caused by injury (although this is unlikely if the discharge is from both eyes), allergic reaction or an upper respiratory tract infection - just like whe ...

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  • Naming Ideas For White Cats And Kittens
    By: Larry Truett | - I've been compiling a list of names for white cats and kittens on my Pet Numerology website for some time now. There are a number of inspiring sources for white kitty names, including ice and snow, white foods, and clouds.

    Ice, snow, and other cold white things suggest a wide array of excellent names. Arctic, which is the big area of ice and snow around the north pole is a great name. For a bigger or more active cat consider names for snow on the move such as Avalanche, Blizzard, ...

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  • Breeding Cats - A Huge Responsibility
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Few people consider the enormity of details involved with breeding cats, and too many find out too late that is seldom the profitable business they might have imagined. To others, a litter of kittens comes about as a total surprise, the end result of a neglected adult female that has not been properly spayed and allowed to become pregnant.

    Consider the fact that most animal shelters are overcrowded with animals that have not found good homes. If you are at all uncertain about bei ...

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  • Spaying And Neutering Cats
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Spaying and Neutering Cats

    Spaying and neutering cats is a vital link in the effort to control overpopulation levels around the world at shelters and on city streets. It also ensures a long and healthy life for the animals involved, in terms of unplanned pregnancies and more docile behaviors that spayed and neutered cats exhibit.

    For male cats, neutering reduces the risks for roaming, marking, and fighting by as much as ninety percent. It also significantly reduces ...

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  • Cats And Dogs Living Together
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Households considering more than one pet may want both a cat and a dog, and the two species can live together in harmony, if properly nurtured and slowly conditioned to accept each other gracefully. The key to a successful relationship between cats and dogs is how you introduce these new housemates, especially if one pet is already established at home.

    There are specific stages to this new relationship that ensure both parties are not harmed or traumatized by the experience. Push ...

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  • Caring For Cats Benefits Humans Too
    By: Tristan Andrews | - Cats require little maintenance and are excellent indoor companions and domestic pets. Contrary to popular belief, they are affectionate creatures who crave attention and promote better health in their owners. Evidence shows that cats seem to lower health risks for cardiovascular disease by improving high blood pressure, cholesterol, and stress levels.

    Cats also contribute to healthy spousal and family relationships. The responsibility for caring for a pet instills empathetic be ...

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  • The Top 10 Absolutely Most Famous Cats
    By: Larry Truett | - I've been compiling a list of famous cats for my pet numerology website for some time now. I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall. There were so many great famous cats that I did four alphabetical gourps, with a final round of the most famous cats. This is the final round, and I'll reveal which are the most famous of these great cats.

    The top most famous of all cats (based on online chatter) are:

    10. Felix the Cat, from the cl ...

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  • The Top 10 Most Famous Cats (part 4) Names Beginning With Se To Z
    By: Larry Truett | - I've been compiling a list of famous cats for my Pet Numerology website for some time now. I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall. There are so many great famous cats that I'm doing this in four groups, and then I'll do a final round with the top cats from those groups.

    The most famous cats (based on online chatter) with names starting with the letter Se to Z are:

    10. Willie, who was George Burns' cat

    9. Skylar, fr ...

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  • Urinary Problems In Cats - How To Handle This Common Cat Illness
    By: Kate Rieger | - Urinary problems in cats can be a painful and recurring problem. Cats with weakened immune systems, such as those that are already ill or elderly, are at a greater risk for urinary issues. Although there are other causes, bacteria is often to blame for cat bladder problems.

    Animals that are overweight or that have long hair tend to be less able to clean the feces from around their genitals and this can predispose them to bladder infections. In many cases, urinary problems in cats ...

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  • The Top 10 Most Famous Cats (part 3) Names Beginning With N To Sc
    By: Larry Truett | - I've been compiling a list of famous cats for my website PetNum.com for some time now. I know which my favorites are, but I wondered which are the most famous overall. There are so many great famous cats that I'm doing this in four groups, and then I'll do a final round with the top cats from those groups.

    The most famous cats (based on online chatter) with names starting with the letter N to Sc are:

    10. Polar Bear, who was the cat in Cleveland Amory's book "The Cat W ...

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