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Cutest Cat Contest Picture Gallery: Rufus McGyv'ear

Cutest Cat Contestant Rufus. 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.

Diarrhea in Cats - Causes and Symptoms

This disease is actually the body's way to cleanse itself, getting rid of substances that are foreign and provoke irritations to the bowels. Since this isn't a regular condition, we usually get scared when we notice diarrhea in cats, as they might be sick. There are plenty of remedies whic

Choosing the Right Cat Litter Box for You

When you get a new cat or kitten, there are many different supplies that you must purchase in order to properly take care of your new pet. While it may be confusing as to which supplies are very important, there are certain few better mandatory. For example, you can not only cat without having a cat

How to Care for the Eyes of Persian Cats

Persian cats are a well-known breed and valued by many for its flat face and big eyes. The structure of a Persian cat's face, however, is a reason this breed is prone to eye (and nose) problems. The large surface of a Persian cat's eyes isn't protected very well and it's common for the fur beneath t

Shelter Cat Adoption Success Gallery: Rochester

Adopting a shelter cat makes a big difference, not only to the cat, who may literally have been on death row, but to your own life. Cats are well-known for giving unconditional love to their human companions, and you'll find your life enriched immeasurably. The stories presented here in our She

How to Deal With Alpha Male Cats

Alpha male cats are dominant, natural-born leaders. They may bully other cats or even their owners into getting what they want when they want it. They may act aggressively for attention or to get more food. You might be the owner, but the alpha male cat believes he owns you. Through behavior modific

How To Give Your Cat A Pill

If your cat refuses to eat a pill with their food, then you will have to learn how to force feed the pill. It is easier if there are two of you, one to hold and one to administer, but if that is not possible, this article will tell you how to do it yourself.

How to Build a Cat Scratching Post

When you bring home a kitten, you're giving yourself a friend for life. The only problem is the kitten won't stay small and sweet forever. Before you know it, you have a full grown cat, and a house full of destroyed furniture. Want to save your furniture and your sanity? Try building your

Cat Calendar Index

Calendar Index for Color of the Month cats photos, from Franny Syufy, your About Guide to Cats

What To Expect With Cat Diabetes

Having diabetes is not a death sentence for your cat. Of course, if the cat has other health problems things can get complicated, but even an older cat can live many more years if its diabetes is controlled appropriately.

How to Save a Newborn Premature Kitten Without a Mother Cat

If a mother delivers her kittens prior to the normal nine week gestation, the kittens are considered premature. They are also considered premature if they have unusually low weight at birth. Just like a premature human baby requires a lot of extra care to ensure survival, so does a premature kitten.

How to Stop a Cat from Going to the Bathroom on the Floor

If your feline pet is leaving "presents" and urinating on the floor, it may be caused by improper maintenance of the litter box or failure to cover odors. Since a cat is an instinctively clean animal, eliminating litter box problems is usually the first step. However, if the behavior continues, it m

Cat Breeds Picture Gallery: Moses, Manx Cat

September is a month of variety in both climate and activities. It is still warm enough for summer activities, while cooler evenings bring a hint of fall. It is a perfect month from celebrating a variety of cat breeds, and we dedicate the September Cats Picture Calendar to photos of a number of pedi

Am I Ready For A Cat?

Are you? Many people do not pay to much attention to what is needed to take care of a pet. They see how cute the puppy or kitten is and that is all they need to know.

Signs & Symptoms of UTI in Cats

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a recurring but treatable condition affecting cats. A veterinarian can help cat owners diagnose and treat them.

About Feline Diabetes and Lantus Insulin

Some cats develop diabetes during the course of their lives, and it provides many hardships for their owners because of the money involved and care the cat requires. A new product, Lantus, sometimes referred to as Glargine insulin, is being used to treat cats with the disease.

Ringworm Disease In Cats

Ringworm is a fungal infection that can affect the hair, skin and nails of a cat. It will cure itself over time but a cat can transmit the disease to other animals and humans while it is infected.

2013 Cat Picture of the Week: Leopard

Lovely tuxedo girl is the fourth and last Cat Picture of the Week for May, 2011. Read more of this stunning cat, who lives in South Africa.