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Cats' Health Issues: iVillage Community [article]
Home & Food Cats' Health Issues Message Board Does your cat have a serious illness or a chronic health condition? A diagnosis can be overwhelming,...
Indoor Only Cats: iVillage Community [article]
Home & Food Indoor Only Cats Message Board Find out how to keep your indoor cat stimulated, healthy and happy with advice from fellow iVillagers!...
Cats: iVillage Community [article]
Home & Food Cats Message Board Can you ever really "own" a cat? Maybe not, but from the silliest to the cuddliest, we love these...
What is considered "old" for a cat? The question of what is old is complicated by the impact of genetics, environment and individual characteristics....
4th of July Precautions for Pets [article]
During 4th of July festivities, more animals are lost than at any other time of the year. Loud noise from fireworks frightens animals due...
Territorial Aggression [article]
This type of aggression may rear its fuzzy little head when a cat reaches social maturity. It can be directed toward animals or people...
Since cats live within a hierarchy, you have to be observant and watch for hints that territorial aggression is bubbling under the surface. The...
Petting-Induced Aggression [article]
Let me set the scene. You're sitting on the couch, watching your favorite TV show. Your cat is curled up in your lap and...
The best way to handle this is to pet for shorter periods. If you know the cat can tolerate only two or three minutes...
All About Catnip [article]
Although catnip can be an asset in behavior modification, many owners either don't incorporate it into their cats' lives or they overuse it, which...
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