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I have been owned by cats for over thirty years, ever since I left college. I have recently started blogging about cats, and I am also going to be adding article writing to my activities, both about cats, and on a wide range of other topics.

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Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Dog health: Canine influenza symptoms and prevention: 1 of 5
How can you tell if your dog has Canine Influenza? There are several symptoms that may let you know that your dog has been in contact with a dog that has the flu. The two main symptoms are a cough, and a green discharge from the nose. In more severe cases, the dog can also develop a high fever and possibly pneumonia which is ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Is catnip just for cats?: 1 of 3
The scientific name for common catnip is Nepeta cateria. It has white flowers and grows up to about 3 feet high. This is the catnip that most people associate with a high cat. There are also a large number of other varieties. These include Catmint, which has purple flowers, Lemon Catnip, which has white flowers with purple sp... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to treat fleas in cats: 2 of 5
Why are fleas a problem? Aren't they just a harmless little insect, best known for camping on a DOGS skin in cartoons and working in a flea circus? How can that hurt my cat? Do cats even get fleas? Unfortunately the answer is yes. The Ctenocephalides felisis the common flea that live on cats. Basically, the adult flea bites y... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Buyer's guide to litter box accessories: 5 of 11
The most basic litter box is just that, a box, usually made of plastic. The non-plastic ones that I have seen have been made by a couple of artistically inclined friends. One of them was a sealed ceramic with great cat designs on the outside. The other was metal, decorated with etched images. If you are using traditional cl... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) How old is a cat in human years?: 1 of 1
Have you ever taken the time to wonder how old your cat is compared to the typical human? When will the kitten start slowing down a little? When will my cat become an elder statesman? Here is a quick chart to show you approximately what age your cat would be equal to if, heaven forbid, it suddenly became a human. As you can ... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health First aid tips for cats: 3 of 3
Has your cat been injured? Has it been cut or scratched? Maybe it was stung by a bee? Or maybe it is more serious than that, and you want to treat your cat before you rush it to the vet? You do not want to be running around searching for materials to treat your cat, but should have everything you need gathered into one pla... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health How to tell when your pet is hurting: 2 of 2
Is your cat telling you that it isn't feeling well or that there might be something seriously wrong? Would you know it if your cat was trying to tell you? What are some of the ways that will tell you that your cat needs a trip to the vet to have it checked out? There are many different signals that can tip you off. When your... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to make homemade cat food: 2 of 2
Have you ever wanted to make your cat a special treat for dinner, instead of just opening up a new can of cat food or pouring out the dry kibble? There are a lot of things that you can do to make a special meal for your feline friend, and that are also good for your cat, and can be good for your budget too! One of the first t... More..