The Cat Lover

Cat Grooming

Cat grooming is not a subject that most cat owners give much thought to but as we all know, cats spend a great deal of their time licking their paws and rubbing them across their face or getting into unlikely positions in order to lick their backs, chests and other parts that we won't mention here. Collectively, this activity is known as grooming.

Cat Fleas and Ticks - How to Control Them by Liz Canham

Cat fleas and ticks must be controlled if life isn't to be a misery both for you and your pet and in this case, prevention is definitely better than cure!

Cat Collars and Leads

Although nearly everyone walks their dog, people rarely walk their cats. All the same, cats can learn to walk on a lead. As a matter of fact, there are collars, harnesses, and leads designed purely for cats.

Cat Breeds - The Balinese

There are so many breeds of cat available for the cat fancier to choose from that it can be somewhat baffling, but first impressions can be deceptive and like humans, many cats' characters are not as they may appear from the outside.

The Siamese Cat Breed

Even people who know very little about cats have heard of the Siamese cat breed. After all, these felines are even fictional characters in several popular whodunnit series, perhaps because this cat breeds's curious nature and adventuresome spirit makes it a perfect investigator's helper.

Cat Hairballs - Tips for Dealing With Them by Liz Canham

If your cat has been coughing and retching, he may well have one or more hairballs. If you find a small sausage-shaped object which looks like compacted fur, it's probably a hairball that your cat has managed to displace on his own.

Choosing a Cat Breed - How About the Abyssinian?

If you've shied away from owning a cat because you think you'll never see it or because you want an animal that will spend time with you, you obviously haven't considered the Abyssinian. These cats are very personable and affectionate animals that love to interact with their families.

Turkish Van - The Cat Which Can Swim

The Turkish Van breed originated in the Lake Van region of Turkey and these cats actually enjoy swimming. These cats are fairly rare, distinctive looking and long haired, so if this sounds like the cat you're looking for, read on.

Cat Vaccinations - How to Protect Your Cat by Liz Canham

The requirements for cat vaccinations vary from country to country, so if you don't live in Spain, as I do, check with your vet as to what he recommends for your area.

Washing a Cat - Some How To Tips

Why on earth would anyone want to wash a cat? you may ask. It sounds like a situation fraught with danger! Well, surprisingly, cats can get just as dirty or flea infested as dogs and sometimes you have no choice but to either wipe them down with special wipes or to bathe them. Wiping is relatively easy but washing is not. A word of warning though, cats' fur contains special oils to protect and "waterproof" it so never wash your can more than once a month.