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Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Why cats purr and what they are saying when they meow: 5 of 43
Cats learn very early that purring and meowing lets them talk to you. While some cats and some cat breeds are not very vocal, most cats are not at all shy about letting you know they want something by their vocalizations. What did that cat just say? If you are owned by a cat, you will say that at least monthly. The cat purr ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat dental care: Dental care tips for cats: 1 of 5
Chew on this. Our feline friends have such tiny teeth when compared to those of dogs that many cat owners assume that cat dental care is unnecessary. Cat dental health is an often overlooked topic. Teeth, whether in a human or a cat, can become covered in plaque and tarter. Cats have an advantage over humans because they wil... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Cat names: What makes a good cat name?: 5 of 13
Your new cat climbs out of its carrier and you are faced with a choice. What makes a good cat name? What should you call your kitty? As your cat explores its new home, you think about cat names. Some names are based on the cat's appearance. Shadow or Midnight suit a black cat. Baby boomer traditionalists might think of Puff,... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Swine influenza (flu) virus: Causes, symptoms and treatment: 2 of 5
The two primary sources of information about the swine flu for you ought to be the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. There are a great many people working around the clock on the swine flu epidemic at both places. but I suspect that the website updaters are daytime employees. The frequency of upd... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat beds: Give your cat a great place to sleep with a comfortable cat bed: 4 of 7
Why not give your cat a great place to sleep with a comfortable cat bed? Your cat is an important member of the family. Cat beds come in all shapes and sizes, and in all price ranges. You can spend from as little as $8 to $150 and more, and they can be heated, enclosed, covered with all types of fabrics and in just about any... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology How well do you know your cat: 3 of 5
How well do you know your cat? Many cat owners have a good idea what their pet will do in a given situation. Cats retain many of their instincts from their wild past. They are not "big" cats such as lions or tigers. They are small so their instincts are designed for survival among larger predators as well as for survival its... More..