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Information and advice for people who love animals, especially cats. Discussion of dogs and wildlife also. Nutrition, health problems, behavior, training, kittens, older cats and dogs covered. Occasional comments about life with my husband and cats, neighbors & friends. Book and film reviews, too!
Recent Posts
I Know What Cats Like: Piles of Stuff
Now that Christmas time is here, so is one of the most exciting things cats can imagine: Piles of stuff. Piles of just-bought stuff, piles of stuff under the tree, piles of wrapping and bows, piles of boxes...the list is inexhaustible at this time ...
Lap Cats
Shortly after our cat Min died and I had brought home the litter I found outside my laboratory window at the University, J. said to me, "I want the gold tabby to be my cat. That means he prefers me to you and will sleep on top of me in the easy chai...
Prevention of Feline Urological Syndrome
Preventing Feline Urological Syndrome is preferable to treating the condition once it occurs. If you have a male cat, you will want to set the stage for a healthy urinary tract ASAP. Come to think of it, these tips will help females, too--although ...
Feline Urological Syndrome
Cats, for some reason, seem to have extremely sensitive urinary systems. Many cats have chronic problems with cystitis, or inflammation of the bladder, which often causes them to urinate in unacceptable places. Older cats often suffer kidney failur...
Is It Ever Necessary to Bathe Your Cat?
If you have an indoor cat, the short answer to this question is: Probably not. Cats, as we all know, have an innate self-cleaning system that is much more efficient than anything we mere humans could devise. Unless your indoor cat gets into somethi...
Should You Get a Male or Female Cat?
The choice of whether to get a male or female pet cat is a personal one. If you are considering getting a cat and are unsure which gender would suit you best, then here is my advice: Get one of each!Seriously, I always advocate getting more than on...
