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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 at http://yourlovingcat.blogspot.com, and I am also going to be adding article writing to my activities, both about cats, and on a wide

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Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Persian: 2 of 10

The Persian cat is the number one most popular cat breed in the United States, and around the world. Lets take a look at some of the characteristics that make this breed of cat so popular. As the name suggests, these cats were first bred in Persia (modern day Iran). They are related to the Angora cats of Turkey. Like the Ang...
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology & Training How to keep cats off counters: 3 of 10

There is the pitty pat of little feet, and all of a sudden a plate is missing some food or something ends up on the floor or in the sink with a crash. It couldn't be have been my sweet little cat! He isn't allowed up on the kitchen counter! Guess what? Your cat has learned that there are all sorts of delici...
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Siamese: 4 of 11

“We are Siamese if your please… We are Siamese if you don’t please…” Yes, the Siamese cat, famed in song, story and as the villains in Disney movies such as “Lady and the Tramp”. One of the oldest domestic breeds, these cats were raised and kept in Thailand...
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to treat fleas in cats: 2 of 4

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 ...
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology & Training Why your cat licks you: 1 of 2

One of my current cats, Sapphire, who is a chinchilla colored Persian, loves to lick my hands and arms while she is getting pet and scratched. This is my second cat who likes to lick more than a lot of dogs that I know. The first licker that I owned was my first cat, a red tabby Persian named Topaz. When I ...
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Characteristics of Maine Coon cats: 1 of 2

The Maine Coon cat is the second most popular breed of cats, just behind the Persian cat, in the United States. It is the only “home grown” breed of cat, having originated in the state of Maine. The exact ancestry of the Maine Coon is a little bit murky. The cats brought into the US by sailors are thought to have...
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 ...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Canine influenza in dogs: Symptoms and prevention: 4 of 7

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...
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health How to make homemade cat food: 3 of 5

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 ...
Pets & Animals > Cat Breeds Cat breed facts: Abyssinian: 5 of 8

One of the popular cats today,and one that may have been one of the popular cats in ancient times. And they have certainly maintained the look and coloring of their ancestral wildcat heritage. What cat can this be? Why, the Abyssinian of course! It is believed by many that the modern day Abys, as it is affe...