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Bonsai Kitten Wars

Saturday, April 30th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Of those those fortunates who have no idea what all the fuss is about, the Bonsai Kitten site was developed in December, 2000 by a student or students at MIT, and was first hosted on the MIT servers. The site purported to be a commercial venture, that of developing "Rectilinear Kittens" by stuffing young kittens in a rectangular glass jar, sealing their rectums with Super Glue (to prevent them from defecating inside the jar), feeding them through a tube in the jar, and ultimately to attach ...
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Cat Scratching Solutions

Friday, April 29th, 2011 | Home and Family |

For a cat, scratching is a natural, necessary act. Besides keeping her claws in top shape, the stretching involved in a good scratch keeps her upper body strong and loose. Also, every time a cat scratches a surface, scent glands between her toes leave her signature smell for others to find. In this way, she marks her territory, even if that happens to be in your living room. Just because a cat must scratch doesn't mean she must destroy your furniture. Redirecting a cat's scratching to an ...
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Teach Cats To Use Scratching Posts

Thursday, April 28th, 2011 | Home and Family |

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Too Many Cats?

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Cats are becoming increasingly popular as pets these days, and a big question is, how many cats should a family have? For some people, one is more than enough, others have half a dozen or more. Here are some sure-fire ways to know when you've reached your limit. You know you have too many cats when: Your annual cat food bill is more than the combined Gross National Product of Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino. Your last three cats are named Puss, Kitty-cat, and Hey You. You and your ...
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"First Aid for Felines - How to Keep Your Car Safe from Harm"

Sunday, April 24th, 2011 | Home and Family |

/p> Cats are known for their curious and adventurous nature. Curiosity doesn't always kill the cat, but can often cause injury. The owner will likely have to get the cat stabilized before taking it to the veterinarian. Any home with a cat should have a feline first aid kit assembled and handy. A first aid kit for a cat contains many of the same items it would for a human. * A roll of absorbent cotton and some cotton balls, * gauze pads and tape, * a pair of small scissors with rounded tips, ...
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Cat Care 101

Saturday, April 23rd, 2011 | Home and Family |

It seems that cats have become a common fixture in our household. Many people own one, and in fact, having cats as pets has been a practice for over thousands of years. Just like dogs, though not as many, cats also have numerous breeds, but the popular ones are Siamese and Persian. If you plan to get one for a pet, there are factors you have to consider, and among these is the cost. Just like owning any other pet, it will cost some money to own a cat. Of course, you will need to buy food, ...
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Cat Breeds and Their Personalities

Friday, April 22nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

With the exception of a few true lovers of cats, Americans have always been less particular about the origins of their cats and their dogs. Cats are most commonly seen on farms and they worked to help keep the vermin population. As cats are becoming more of a companion of a firm hand, there was a growing interest cat breeds, their purity and pedigree. The Cat Fanciers' Association is dedicated to the preservation of race and race 39 recognized cat breeds. You will find below are some of these ...
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"How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Cat Feeding Explained"

Thursday, April 21st, 2011 | Home and Family |

"How To Keep Your Cat Healthy - Cat Feeding Explained" Cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters, but that is usually a distortion of the truth. Cats have a very keen sense of taste and smell, and they know what they like. If you have fed your cat the same food for years, then change brands, she may boycott the new menu. If you must change her diet, do it over time, mixing just a bit of the new food with plenty of the old favorite. Slowly increase the amount of new food and decrease the ...
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Cats Make Great Pets If You Understand Them

Thursday, April 14th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Anyone wanting a new kitten should be a cat lover. Let's face it, folks, cats are just different from dogs. Cats do not usually perform any special tricks, and they certainly do not guard your possessions while you are away. In fact, the only thing you can be guaranteed of by having a cat is that a mouse won't last long if they creep into your home. Cats are loved by many because of their independence. Cats have a life, so to speak. Most cats do not follow you around the home with their ...
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Collars and Leads

Friday, April 8th, 2011 | Home and Family |

Our best selling Collars and Leads This soft yet durable collar matches our Mendota Snap lead and Fast Retrieve Loc-Jaw lead -Infinitely adjustable, colorfast, and soft with durable thickness for strength. Most cat collars have a bell; this will help garden birds and other hunting targets. Some cat collars have an anti-flea substance in them, when you first use one of these keep an eye on your cat as they can cause an allergic reaction. A flea collar should never be used with any other type of ...
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"How to Teach YOUR Cat to Use a Litter Box - Secrets to Litter

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 | Home and Family |

/p> Even the most dedicated cat lover has little patience with a cat that doesn't use its litter box. Yet, patience is the key to creating litter box success. A positive introduction when young, and simple housekeeping on your part will solve most problems. Most cats instinctively use the litter box. However if you see your kitten crouching or sniffing in a corner lift her and place her in a litter tray - this is a sign of oncoming urination. If your kitten is not using the litter box you ...
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Know What to Do if You Have a Persian Cat

Monday, April 4th, 2011 | Home and Family |

These time, Persian cats are among the most trendy breeds of cat. Well known for their gentle and enjoyable personalities and their long pelt, Persian cats have very attractive skin. They are great companions for near everybody, and not very demanding. Unlike other breeds, such as the Siamese breed, Persian breeds penury very little interest.Although white is the blush generally associated with Persian cats, they actually come in a make of other flag as well. During competitions, they are ...
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Five Cat Food Factors That Discourage Feline UTD

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 | Home and Family |

One of the most common causes of Feline Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is what your cat eats. A feline diet that is too high in carbohydrates and magnesium, and low in protein can lead to FLUTD. When their cat is initially diagnosed with FLUTD, feline owners will usually first try to get their kitty to eat the prescription food recommended by their vet. But what if the cat rejects their offering? As an alternative, there are specific, non-prescription cat foods available to maintain your cat's ...
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