Cats

Why Are White Cats Deaf?

Why are white cats deaf? It’s a very good question, and the answer is linked to heredity: the genes that cats inherit from their parents. First, let’s answer another question: are ALL white cats deaf? The answer to this is no. Deafness is most likely in white cats that have at least one blue...
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Are Orange Cats Always Male?

If you grew up around a lot of cats, you will probably know some male orange cats (also called ginger cats). But are ginger or orange cats always boys? Why are some cats born all orange, while others have orange mixed with other colors? What are these differently colored cats called, and are they...
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Indoor Cats – Is It Cruel To Stop A Cat From Ever Going Out?

Indoor cats are pets that live inside a house or apartment all of the time without ever going outside. In these days of city living, this is becoming a common way to keep a cat or kitten. There might be a lot of reasons why you would want to keep a cat indoors. Maybe...
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Exotic House Cats

What are exotic cats? Are there certain breeds that fall into this category of exotic cats, and if so, which cats qualify? Many people are surprised to discover that there is only one recognized breed of cat that is officially named “exotic”. This is the breed known as Exotic Shorthair by the International Cat...
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Common Cat Health Problems

Has your pet developed one or more of the common cat health problems that affect our feline friends? Or are you concerned about the illnesses and health conditions that your cat might suffer from in the future? In this article we will look at some of the common cat health problems that may affect...
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Cat Types – What Type Is Your Cat?

Cat types can be categorized in several different ways. Of course, cats are related to other members of the cat family like lions and tigers, but in this article we will only be looking at domestic cat types (Felis catus). 1. Pedigree Or Not? When considering a cat’s breed, there are three cat types:...
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Finding The Best Kitty Litter and Litter Tray

There are many types of cat litter tray on the market. Which is the best? It depends on your cat. For kittens, you should choose a cat litter tray that has relatively low sides, around 3 inches high. You want to make it easy for them to climb in. For a bigger cat, you...
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How To Litter Train A Kitten

Cat litter training is something that you will want to do right away when you bring home a new kitten. Cleaning up messes around the house is not fun, and sometimes they will be in hard to reach places or where you might tread in them during the night. So don’t put off cat...
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Cat Hairballs: Causes And Treatment

Cat hairballs are very common in cats. Most longhaired cats and some shorthaired cats will develop them at some time in their lives. In some cases, you will not notice. The cat may pass or vomit its hairballs out in the yard so you are not aware of it. Often, however, you will see...
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How To Stop A Cat From Biting

Cat biting is a natural behavior but it can be annoying for humans. We don’t like to be bitten or scratched every time we play with our pet or stroke her! The good news is that it is possible to train your cat not to bite. You just need to stay calm and be...
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