About Cats: Goodbye Winter Holidays, Hello 2012

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Christmas and Hanukkah have come and gone, and a New Year will be here by the time many of you have read this. Fireworks are inevitable on New Year's Eve, and I hope the ones at your home are on TV. Just to be safe, if you have party guests, keep the kitties closed in a quiet room. See you again in 2012! Cat-Friendly New Year Resolutions for 2012 I've barely had time to catch my breath since moving into our new home on November 27th. The cats have settled in nicely, though, and each of them has staked out his or her territory, as cats will do. However, strangely enough, Jennifur and her old nemesis Jaspurr sometimes voluntarily share the same territory, as in this photo. One of my personal resolutions for 2012 is to continue to encourage them to live together peaceably, even though they may never be best friends. Photo of Jaspurr & Joey © Franny Syufy Share your own cat-friendly resolutions for 2012. See More About:  new year resolutions  responsible cat ownership  veterinary care for cats Keeping Homes Safe for our Cats Cat-proofing a home is not a one-time event, but should become an automatic habit, to be practiced daily. Too often in the past year, I have found a rubber band lying on the floor, or a sharp knife left carelessly on the counter or in the sink, as happens occasionally. In 2012 I'll practice what I preach and put my Habits to Practice for a Cat-Safe Home to use every day, and insist that the other human members of our home do likewise. See More About:  cat safety  cat-proofing a home  foods toxic to cats Take Time Out for Some Purr Therapy In the hectic pace of the holidays, it is important to slow down now and then, relax with a mug of cocoa or a cup of chamomile tea, prepared with the ceremony it merits. While some may augment the moment with Christmas cookies, I prefer the non-caloric version of bliss: a warm, purring body in my lap. Nothing in the world beats purr therapy for release of stress. Other Secrets of the Feline Anatomy: In the Eyes of a Cat The Nose Knows Is it Cat Fur or Cat Hair? The Complete Cat See More About:  why cats purr  purring under stress  how cats purr 5 Christmas Cats A number of readers have submitted photos of their furkids to the Winter Holiday Cats Show and Tell, and these are five of the latest. Frost, pictured here, is a 16 month old male Chartreux. He is such a terror that his mom didn't put up a ... See the rest of the Christmas Cats See More About:  winter holiday cats  feral kitten rescue  cat breeds Cats Ads Cat Cats Ear Mites Cats for Free Constipation in Cats Cats Cats Cats Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Ronald Cat Breed of the Week: LaPerm Cat Care Kitten Care Feline Behavior and Training Cat Food and Nutrition   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Franny Syufy Cats Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads 7 Free Cats Email Courses 10 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Behavior 101 80 Ways to Share Cat Pictures Cat Years Advertisement