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Cat Tail Conditions Diseases

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The tail of a cat is incredibly expressive; it lets other cats (and observant humans) know when she is feeling curious, content, irritated, or threatened. It is also critical for balance. Made up of many hinged vertebrae segments, the tail is surrounded by muscle and tendons that allow it...

What Causes Struvite Crystals?

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Struvite crystals contain ammonium, phosphate and magnesium. Known as the triple phosphate crystal, they appear in cats. In the past high ash content in commercial food products was considered the cause of the crystals. That no longer holds true. Veterinarians now identify multiple causes for the pr

Signs of Ear Infections in Cats

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Cat earear image by Alexandr Potapov from Fotolia.comFeline ear infections can be very painful and can even cause permanent damage to your cat's ears if left untreated. Cats will often give clues to their owners when they are suffering from an ear infection. Recognizing these signs is the...

Cat Conundrum

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Though it is legal in the United States, pet owners should seriously consider everything involved in declawing their cat.Declawing is a surgical procedure that removes the end of the front finger bones and severs tendons and muscles.

Cat Picture of the Week: Mouse

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The About.com Cats site has a Cat Picture of the Week feature posted on the main page each week. This gallery is starting fresh for the year 2008, and my intent is to post subsequent galleries each year. Other Cat of the Week galleries are linked here. I do not accept photos submitted directly for &

9,500 Year Old Cat Memorial

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Cherished as our companions, worshiped as idols, and used for pest control and good luck, cats are more than 9,500 years old. It's been estimated that there are more than 90 million domestic cats in the U.S.and upon their death, people then buried cats in tombs, and today we honor and cremate o

Cat Hairstyles

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Long-haired cats can benefit from a new hairstyle.cat image by saied shahinkiya from Fotolia.comCats may have their fur clipped to remove mats or to allow breeds with long-fur some relief in the summertime, but there are also cat hairstyles that are done purely for style. If you're...

Ear Mite Infections

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Living anywhere on an animal's body, ear mites are a common but serious problem in household pets. Left untreated, the parasites can severely damage your pet's ear and cause permanent hearing loss, according to PetEducation.com, a website run by veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith.

TV Cats Picture Gallery: GG

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Indoor cats sometimes become bored, and television can often be entertaining to them, if the program material is cat-approved. Wildlife programs are a favorite, but the coming trend is 'kitty' TV - DVDs and video tapes made with cats' entertainment in mind. Do your cats watch TV? Enjo

Learn Cat Language - Part 1

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Have you ever been watching your cats mannerisms and wondered what he might be thinking, or what he might be trying to convey? Well you are someone trying to learn cat language. Let's see if we can discern what messages our feline friends are communicating to us and others around them.