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Cat Bring You Hunting Gifts? Effusive Praise is in Order
Learn why gift giving cats bring owners hunting gifts. You will also learn to give whole-hearted thanks to your personal hunter-cat.
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Ask Amy: Can Cats Be Mentally Retarded?
A reader asks Amy Shojai if her formerly feral cat could be retarded. Amy explains what can cause retardation in cats, and how to help her kitty.
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Dirty Cat? Here's How to Bathe Him Without a Hassle
Step by step instructions on how to bathe a cat with a minimum of fuss and bother, from your About.com Cats Expert.
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Giardia is Miserable in Cats But is Fortunately Rare
While giardia is only found in a small number of cats, it can wreak havoc in crowded living conditions. Learn all about giardia's effect on cats.
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Is There a Difference Between Cat Fur and Cat Hair?
Hot FAQ: 'Is there a difference between cat hair and cat fur?' How about five different kinds of hair, including whiskers, curly, straight, and more?
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How Often Should You Feed a Cat?
Our Cats Expert answers a reader's question on how often and how much a cat should be fed, giving details for both kittens and adult cats.
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Halo, 2nd Cat of the Week for March, Brings a Surprise
2nd Cat of the Week for March, Halo, shares his honor with twin brother, Tigger, who was reunited with him nine years after Halo was adopted by Tom N.
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How Cat Dander Can Be a Real Problem for People with Allergies
Cat dander threatens those who suffer from allergies. Learn the details on cat dander, the mystery of Fel D1, and how and why it affects allergy victims.
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Have a Cold? Can Your Cat Catch It?
Can this healthy 9 month old cat can catch her human's cold? The cat is up to date on her vaccinations. Read my response to this common question.
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Why Do My Cats Drool When I Pet Them?
Amy Shojai responds to a readers question about her cat's drooling when being petted. She tells why cats drool when happy being petted.
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Is Marijuana Harmful to Cats?
A reader asks if marijuana is toxic to cats, whether by eating the leaves of the plant, or inhaling second-hand smoke. See the reply of the Cats Expert.
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Putter, a Charming but Wacky Cat is First Cat of the Week for March
Putter, the first Cat of the Week for March, 2016, is a wacky but handsome and smart tabby and white cat who early on had his own fan club of kids who visited the store where he worked with his human mom.
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7 Types of Human Food Cats Should Never, Ever Eat
Many human foods are toxic to cats. Avoid feeding cats table scraps. Instead, feed a nutritious cat food created for their specific nutritional needs.
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Fionna Dropped in Last Year to Become Cat of the Week This Year
Stunning White Cat of the Week, Fionna just "dropped" in last summer, then "volunteered" to stay and make her home with the other cats in the family. When the veterinarian said she was 14 years old, the decision was unanimous, and Fionna had a home.
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6 Highly Recommended Books on Cat Behavior
Cats are mysterious creatures and sometimes their behavior stymies us. Professional feline behaviorists have helped us, and at least one book on cat behavior is a must in the library of every cat lover. These are my 6 favorite books on cat behavior.
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