Cats need regular dental check-ups to ensure their teeth are clean and functional. Prevention of dental problems can be done with regular cleaning and checking by the cat's owner. Symptoms of a developing problem may include bad breath, inflammation, lapses in grooming, hesitance to eat and sudden o

Cat's have several specific areas of their body's that tend to run into trouble, these areas are generally more susceptible to certain diseases and conditions. One region of the body is the kidneys and another is the eyes; cat eye problems are widespread, so it's important for us to k

Ear mites are tiny parasites that live in the internal and external ear canals. They feed on wax and oils in a cat's ear canal causing irritation and inflammation, and are responsible for more than 50% of feline ear infections. If your cat is driving themselves insane scratching at their ears,

Taurine is an amino acid that is essential to a cat's diet. Sufficient amounts of taurine usually exist in commercial cat foods (both dry and wet), but your cat may be at risk of a taurine deficiency if you feed it homemade foods or a vegetarian diet. Taurine deficiency in felines can cause central

Children who find difficulty learning to read can interact with animals while improving their reading skills. Look for a "read to animals" program near you, or help organize one for your child's school.

Cats have been obligate carnivores for thousands of years. In order to thrive, they need to consume the bones, organs and meat of other animals. They have adapted to consuming these types of foods. Therefore, a natural lifestyle to consider for your cat is a raw cat food diet.

Lymphoma is a type of cancer of body cells called lymphocytes. The lymphocytes are white blood cells of the immune system. In the cat, lymphoma can cause tumors in the intestinal tract.

Pregnancy can change just about everything in a couple's life, including who takes care of the cats' litter boxes. Because cat feces can harbor toxoplasmosis, it's best for pregnant women to leave the scooping chores to someone else.

Petting a cat’s long, silky fur can be relaxing for both owner and pet, until you run your hand across a tangle of matted fur. Long-haired cats need daily grooming to keep their fur and skin in top condition. Without consistent brushing, long-haired cats can develop painful mats in their fur.

Is it possible to correct housesoiling problems with any degree of certainty that they will not recur? The answer is yes-if you are willing to follow some important recommendations that will work with the cat's basic nature and instincts to modify the behavior.

The cats use their claws for scratching for a variety of reason. They may be scratching objects for communication or marking territory. The cats show the tendency to scratch in the same area for a period of time. Scratching of cats have nothing unusual to it and is quite natural. Scratching also has

Cutest Cat Contestant Axel Foley. Is your cat the cutest cat in the world? About.com is pleased to announce the Cutest Cat Picture Contest. Please read the rules carefully, then submit your Cutest Cat photo by following these Guidelines.

Pets, you need to be sensitive to how you treat them. Be nice. In the long run you'll have happier, healthier pets.

Probably you'll find the most complicated, not to the mention most tragic problem that a cat owner may very well be facing can be a cat that sprays indoors. There is absolutely no big gender difference observed in the amount of female compared to male cats showing this pattern, and yes, opposit

Older cats can develop diseases, like hyperthyroidism, that affect their daily habits and overall health. Radioactive iodine treatment offers relief from hyperthyroidism. But cat owners should be aware of the treatment's aftereffects. since radioactive elements are involved.

As you probably already know, cats are very clean critters. On any given day, you can find your cat washing himself and cleaning his entire body with his tongue. This is a way for your cat to be sure they always look their best and are clean. However, is self cleaning benefiting your cat, or does he

You decided that it's time to bring a new family member into your home and that family member is a new cat. Before you do anything, make sure that your house is ready for him or her and cat furniture is a great way to do just that.

Cats generally enjoy holidays, and Christmas and the other Winter holidays are no exception. Enjoy this picture of cats lounging by the Christmas tree, sometimes dressed in Christmas finery. Other Winter holiday cat photos are also most welcome here.

Many people ask the question 'what is the best cat training technique?' and are met by the usual answer of 'you can't train a cat!'. While cat owners have a good laugh at this because they know just how willful and stubborn the average cat is and they know just how much it s

Oriental is an umbrella term for a group of breeds which have their origins in Asia. These include the Angora, Persian and Siamese breeds. They tend to have sleek bodies which are muscular and are heavier then they look.