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Cat Articles.

NEW Spayed Cat – Caring for a cat after spaying.
You have some questions about the spaying procedure, about life with a spayed cat or about how to care for your feline friend after she has been fixed.

NEW Why Do Cats Knead?
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.

Moving With Your Cat : How to move home with your cat.
Moving home, they say, is one of life's most stressful experiences. If you are moving with your cat then the experience can be twice as stressful. Stressful for you, stressful for your cat.

Cat Greeting : How does your cat greet you?
You have to be familiar with the special way that your feline gives you her cat greeting. Your cat may not use the head bump to say hello, or roll over in front of you but unless your cat is very aloof, and despite their reputation most cat's are not, she will have some way of greeting you.

Help! My cat attacks my feet at night.
It's a common problem. Talk to other folks who share their home with a cat and you will hear many tales of pet kitties attacking their humans feet, and that hurts, oh man does it hurt!!

What is the solution to litter box smells?
You love your cats to pieces of course, they are a delight in your life. But you and your family are fed up to the back teeth with the pong from the box, and you wonder what visitors to your home must think. Can the problem be solved? Is there a way of eliminating those horrible litter box smells so that your home smells nice and fresh?

Cat Will Not Eat
Discover why it is your cat will not eat. Is she just being awkward? Is it the wrong food? Or is a serious health problem the reason that your cat will not eat?

Cat Chewing : Danger for the cat that chews.
Some cats are chewing cats, they love to chew at things. Often they chew things which they should not chew, dangerous things like electrical cords!

Cat Awake.
Is your cat awake at night preventing you from getting your sleep? There are steps that you can take to persuade kitty to sleep at the same time as you.

Cat on a Leash.
Can you walk your cat on a leash? Yes of course you can, maybe. But why would you want to? After all folks who want to walk a pet on a leash usually get themselves a dog, but you for your sins have a cat.

Get Your Cat Fixed - you know that you should.
Having your cat fixed will mean that you will not be contributing to the misery of millions of feral and unwanted cats, and your cat will have a better chance of a long life.

Cats and Babies : The Myths and the Truth.
We have all heard many a scary saying about cats and babies. Is there a danger to your newborn baby from your cat?

Songs About Cats, those ever popular cat songs.
There must be countless songs that have the words Cat, or Cats, in the title but are not actually songs about cats. Here are some that are, and some that aren’t.

Stop: Don’t Declaw That Cat!
Declawing a cat is illegal in many countries and officially deemed to be inhumane in others. Why then do some people still consider getting their cat declawed?

The Catnip Effect : Dangerous or not?
The party is on baby. Suddenly your cat is rollicking and rolling around, frisky, excited, running about as if the catnip effect has turned back the clock and she is a kitten once again.

Why Does My Cat Bring Home Her Prey?
Have you ever had the nasty experience of finding some poor little dead creature slap-bang in the middle of your kitchen floor? Or, worse yet, has your 'oh so innocent looking cat' dropped a mutilated prey right at your feet and acted as if you should be please about it?

How Long Will My Cat Live?
Will my cat be my companion for many years, just how long will my cat live? The care that you give your cat, the quality of the food that your cat eats, the kind of lifestyle that your cat lives. All these things play their part in the chances of your cat enjoying a long life.

Why Does My Cat Bite My Hand When I Stroke Her?
You have settled into your favorite armchair, perhaps reading the final chapters of a gripping novel. You invite your cat onto your lap. Gently you begin to stroke her and your cat signals her appreciation with an audible purr. Suddenly your cat bites your hand!

Why Does My Cat Drink Dirty Water?
You know that cats should always have a supply of water, especially if you are feeding them dried food. There on your nice clean kitchen floor is a bowl of nice clean fresh water, in a nice clean bowl. What does your cat do? Maybe gives the bowl a sniff and walks away from it, or just ignores the bowl completely, as if water were the last thing a self respecting cat would consider drinking.

Cats and Children - introducing a cat to your children
Are cats and children a good mix? You are thinking that a cat in your home would make a terrific family pet, and would give your children the pleasure of loving and caring for an animal.

7 Good Reasons for Playing With Your Cat.
Playing with your cat is the best possible way to build up a bond between the two of you. You want your cat to think of you as more than someone who is there to provide food and warmth.

Introducing a New Kitten to Your Older Cat
Introducing a new kitten to your home could be great for your existing cat. Before you rush to your local breeder, here are some tips to make bringing home a kitten as stress free as can be.

Stop! Don't give your cat that chocolate!
Cats and chocolate don't mix. Just because certain foods, such as chocolate, are enjoyed by us humans and are perfectly safe for us, it does not mean they are suitable for cats.

Aghhh! My Cat Has Got Fleas...
So, how come my cat has got fleas? Cats that are allowed outside pick up fleas by socializing with other cats or just by walking through territory where other cats have been. Think that your indoor only cat is safe? Not so, . . .

Is your cat talking to you?
Is your cat talking to you? Many cat lovers claim that their feline pets talk to them. They believe their cats can communicate vocally with them and tell them what they want.

Nervous Cats, Wining the Trust of a Timid Cat.
Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves for petting, and may seem downright scared of you. Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind when you decided to get yourself a pet. So, is it at all possible for nervous cats to overcome their timidity and learn to trust you? The answer is yes, but you will need patience, patience, and patience.

Want to Feel Better? Go Stroke Your Cat!
Stroking your cat can be good for your health! It has long been known that pet ownership is good for you, we all need someone or something to love. It is also believed that stroking a pet, such as a cat, reduces stress levels and helps you to have a more positive perspective on life.

How To Stop Your Cat Scratching Your Furniture - Forever!
Your cat scratching at your furniture can not only leave you out of pocket but also very frustrated, and annoyed at your cat for being such a bad little kitty.

10 Reasons Why Your Cat Loves You
There are plenty of reasons why your cat loves you. Ten of the main reasons are listed in this short, humorous article. Enjoy!

Help! I've Got a Pregnant Cat!
Oh dear, you find out that you've a pregnant cat on your hands, what do you do, apart from panic.

Your Cat The Hunter...
Many cat owners believe that their good little kitty would not even dream of going hunting. After all, their cat is loved and well fed. Why should their pet bother hunting down birds, mice and other wildlife? If a domestic cat has any access at all to the outside world then it will hunt, no doubt about it, it's all part of being a cat.

How to Find a Lost Cat
Use these 'how to find a lost cat' steps, and try to stay calm. Remember that most lost cats have not run away from home, we all know about cats and curiosity.

Can a pet enjoy a good quality of life if it loses a limb?
Some folks may think that a severely handicapped pet would have a miserable existence, I hope to prove by the telling of the story of Basil the brave that this is not necessarily the case.

7 Good Reasons to Have Your Cat Spayed or Neutered
Every year, many cat owners decide to get their cat spayed or neutered. This decision is made for several different reasons, all of which illustrate why it is such a good idea.

Can cats and dogs live together as friends?
When introducing cats and dogs to each other do it slowly, make sure that you are in control. Never leave your pets without supervision while they are learning to get along with each other.

Pet Dental Health
While we take great pains in grooming our cats coats, do we sometimes forget about their dental hygiene?

Captive Cat
Article about a captive cat that fought to be free, and then found he enjoyed petting so much that he wanted nothing more than to be a captive cat.

What Can You Learn From Your Cat?
Can your cat teach you anything? Apart from the fact that the privilege of sharing life with a cat teaches us to be better human beings, probably plenty.

Pet Articles

Pet Cruelty
All too frequently we read of sickening cases of pet cruelty in local and national newspapers. Why is it, we ask, that some 'human' creatures inflict suffering upon other creatures that are usually smaller and defenseless? Why do they take pets into their homes only to treat them with less than respect and with a great deal of contempt?

Pets With Disabilities : the courage of disabled pets.
How do pets with disabilities cope with life? What happens if your well trained, and usually well behaved, family dog forgets himself, runs into the road, gets hit by a car and loses a leg? Or, your mild mannered cat is involved in a fight with the local bullying Tom and loses an eye?

Pet Allergies - Can I Keep My Pet?
What happens if you discover you are susceptible to pet allergies? Does this mean that your faithful dog, loving cat or beautiful rabbit has to go?

Choosing the Best Pets for Kids
The Best Pets for Kids. Just what do you say to your kids when they ask for a pet? "Can I have a puppy? Please, oh please, I'll take care of it and look after it and everything"

Animal Telepathy
Animal Telepathy, telepathy from animal to animal is it possible?

Art Articles

Art and Dreams
Do art and dreams have a connection? Many artists of recent times have used their dreams as the basis of their art. We thank Tony Crisp for permission to reproduce his article - art and dreams – here.

The Cat in Modern Art
The cat in modern art, an unusual viewpoint.

How to Paint Your Cat.
Why paint your cat? After all cats are beautiful creatures if you want to appreciate the appearance of a feline, you look at the cat not at a painting.

Photographing Your Pet
Article about photographing your pet. Using these tips you will be able to capture your pet's image in all its glory! Turn photographing your pet from a nightmare into a dream.

Developing the "Other Skills" in Your Art Classes
By Lise S. Richards
This article profoundly demonstrates the benefits of art classes, and not just the obvious benefit of gaining the skills needed to express yourself artistically. Weather you take an online art class or attend art classes locally, you will advance your skills in so many unexpected areas.

Color in Art.
This article illustrates the importance of choosing the right piece of art for the right place. Also covered is the emotional effect certain colors are likely to have upon us, some colors lifting our spirits and other colors relaxing us.

A Career as an Artist
Have you ever dreamed of a career as an artist? This article by Lise S Richards offers some solid advice about earning your living as an artist other than developing your artist skills.

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