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Cat Chewing : Danger for the cat that chews.

Chewing cats, they just love to chew at things. Often they chew on things which they should not chew on, a cat chewing things like electrical cords is dangerous!

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Why Do Cats Knead? : Cat kneading behavior explained.

Why do cats knead? We have all seen cats kneading. That strange rhythmic pushing down, or paddling, of their front legs. You have probably wondered why it is that cats do this.

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Electronic Cat Doors : Electronic doors that only allow your cat into your home.

Many electronic cat doors can operate in a variety of ways. Cat is let out, cat is let in, cat is let in and out. Some can be set to only let your cat in or out at certain times.

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Cat Supplies : The supplies you need for a fit and happy cat.

There are some cat supplies that are essential, they keep your cat fed, fit and healthy. There are also supplies and equipment that keep your cat happy, these are important too.

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Herman and Katnip : The all action cat and mouse cartoon.

Herman and Katnip, an almost forgotten animated cartoon series. A lovable rouge of a cat chases a cute endearing mouse, but the mouse always comes out on top.

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Cat Sounds : The vocal noises and sounds that your cat makes.

Sometimes the vocalizations of a cat can be irritating, especially yowling. But many cat sounds can be very pleasant and endearing, they are all part of the joy of cat companionship.

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Gold Cat Jewelry : Express your appreciation of cats with gold.

Wearing gold cat jewelry is a means of expressing your appreciation for the beauty and value of the domestic cat. What wonderful gifts cat related gold jewelry items make.

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Wizard

I have 10 cats, that I would breed,then I would take one from each litter,usually the best one,I do not consider myself into the black arts of magic, but

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Why Is My Cat Spraying Urine Indoors?

Both cats that are kept indoors all of the time and cats that are allowed outdoors will spray inside the home. This behavior is a big problem for owners.

The cat will back up to the vertical object that he or she wants to mark

A cat will urine mark not only to communicate to other cats but to label its territory with its own smell to boost its self esteem and confidence.

Spraying urine in the home can be an indication that your pet is feeling distressed and needs to feel more secure by surrounding itself by its own fragrance.

Un-neutered and un-spayed cats are by far the most likely to spray. With the unaltered cat, urine marking will not only signal the cat's occupancy but also its status. Unaltered male cat spraying is triggered by hormonal changes when Tom reaches sexual maturity.

Female cats in heat have high levels of oestrogen in their urine. This is mixed with secretions from their anal glands and results in a very strongly smelling spray that is attractive to Tomcats.

A neutered or spayed cat will also sometimes spray urine indoors, although this is less likely than with an unaltered cat. The most likely . . .

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Cat Illnesses – Symptoms of feline illness.

There are many cat illnesses that have the same or similar symptoms to other ailments. It can be very difficult for the average cat owner to make any sort of diagnosis.

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Bengal Cats, Spotted and Marbled, the energy packed Bengal Breed

Bengal cats, developed to look stunning, the Bengal is an affectionate, highly athletic cat with bags of energy, and a love of water.

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A Cat Shock Collar : Wrong for cat training.

A cat shock collar is not the way to discourage a cat from jumping on the counter, or scratching furniture, or other things cats do that displease us. It's just plain wrong.

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Cat Leukemia : Cats with the feline leukemia virus.

The cat leukemia virus is very worrisome for cat owners as, apart from being very infectious, there is no known cure for this condition at this present time.

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Cat Excessive Grooming : When a cat is over grooming her coat.

Remember that it is normal for a cat to spend a lot of time grooming. But a cat excessive grooming and causing bald areas in her coat has a problem that needs attention.

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Cat history, from 'gods' to 'devils' to pets.

Cat history has seen the domestic feline worshipped by the Egyptians, hated by medieval witch hunters, prized as rodent catchers, and becoming a much loved pet.

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Disturbing Cat Behavior

My mother just shared a frightening story with me. Her new kitty has woken her up by biting her on her throat! My mother has been a cat owner for most

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First Aid For a Cat Bite.

Your priority to treat a cat bite is to clean and flush the wound immediately.

A little bleeding can actually be a good thing as it helps by sluicing out the wound, but the flow will need to be controlled so you can clean the bite up. Gentle pressure applied to a gauze pad, or terry cloth pad, pressed over the wound will help to control the bleeding.

Those thin sharp teeth go deep into the flesh. Never underestimate a cat bite.

Whilst using an antibacterial soap would be best, any soap will do, liquid soap will get deeper into the wound.

Use the soap and warm running water to deep clean the bite for a minimum of five minutes, be sure to completely rinse all the soap out of the wound.

If you have Betadine solution use it to sterilize the wound or as an alternative use a saline solution of 0.9% salt. When the wound has been cleaned, cover it with a clean, dry dressing. If you have it apply a little antibiotic ointment before the dressing.

Next, it is important to get medical treatment. Yes, even though you have applied first aid to the wound it is imperative that you . . .

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Pregnant Cat Symptoms : Is your cat expecting kittens?

Your female cat got out of the house. Is she now going to be a mom cat? These pregnant cat symptoms will let you know if she is expecting a litter of kittens.

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Cat Hair Loss – some of the causes for hair loss in cats.

Cat hair loss is not that uncommon and can be caused by many different ailments and problems.

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Lethargic Cat : Is lethargy in a cat a sign of illness?

A lethargic cat, inactive, flopped out and not interested in doing much. Is this a sign that something is wrong? It may well be, but not necessarily so.

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Feline Vomiting : Why is my cat throwing up?

If you share your home with a cat, sooner or later you will encounter feline vomiting. All cats throw up sometimes.

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Cat Aggression – Do you have an aggressive cat?

There are many reasons that your cat may display cat aggression. If you can discover the cause of your cat's aggressive behavior then you can help calm your pet.

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