General Tips
Tips for Understanding Your Cat
Are you a new pet owner? If you have just purchased a new cat, you may be excited! After all, you should be. Owning a cat is a huge responsibility, but it is one that is filled with many great rewards. There is nothing better than seeing love and compassion in the eyes of your cat. In fact, that it not all that you will see.
When you and your new pet get to know each ... Read More »
The Importance of Understanding Your Cat
Are you a new cat owner? If so, there will come a point in time when your cat becomes just like one of the kids. However, until that time arrives, it is up to you to understand your cat and the small signals that he or she may be sharing with you.
As important as it is to hear that it will be your responsibility to understand your cat and decipher the signals that he or she may be ... Read More »
Spotted Cat Breeds
Are you looking to get a new cat soon? Great! You may want to consider a
purebred cat. There are many breeds that can be found in this country, each with its own
characteristic appearance and temperament and history. Think carefully about what you
would characteristics you would like to see in your new companion. Perhaps you would
care to consider something a little bit different:
Ocicat
The Ocicat were named after the Ocelot wildcat that is found from southwestern
Texas south to northern Argentina. The Ocicat, ... Read More »
Socializing Kittens
Socializing kittens is probably one of the most enjoyable parts of raising cats.
Introducing them to people will make a huge impact on their lives. Even if they are barn
cats and never leave the farm they were born on. Being friendly and relaxed with people
will improve the quality of their lives. It will make it easier to find new homes for them
when it is time for them to move on. It will also make having them more pleasurable for
their owners.
Socializing is ... Read More »
Selecting Your Cat
It's a great day today! Today is the day you go out to find your new friend and
companion, your new cat. But where do you go to find her? What will you need to look
for? What would you be wise to avoid? Let's take a look at each question.
Where do I find my new cat? There are a large number of places where cats are
available for new homes. The local animal shelter is an excellent place to begin. They
always have ... Read More »
Raising Kittens
Your cat is expecting kittens. How exciting! Raising kittens can be a highly
rewarding and enjoyable experience. What should you expect? What will you need to
make sure the little tikes grow up happy, healthy and strong?
Let's start from day one. Most likely, you walk in and find your cat already
nursing her new litter. As there will be a bit of a mess where she is, you will want to
move her and her kittens somewhere clean and safe. Mother cats prefer a ... Read More »