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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats It seems that February is a big month for reminding us to care our pets. Could it be because Valentine Day is celebrated this month, and we want to keep our cats healthy and happy for as long as possible? I sure do, and I know all my readers do too. The one thing we have in common is our love for our cats. Telling a Kitten's Sex is Not Always a Done Deal Ariel's name is Hebrew for "Lion of God," but Jacque liked the powerful meaning of the name, so she gave it to her sweet little girl kitten. All was fine until one day the two were playing and as Ariel pranced away, Jacque exclaimed, "Where the hell did you get those?" Photo Credit: © Jacque Read the rest of Ariel's story and my own "True Confessions," and then you can share your own personal "kitten gender goof" with other readers. See More About:  telling the sex of a cat  spay and neuter  kittens February is Pet Dental Health Month While February is officially Pet Dental Health Month, the effects of gingivitis and periodontal disease in cats can be so far-reaching that, actually, every month should be dental health month. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of three years. A good Dental Care Plan, including annual veterinary examination, will add many years to your cat's teeth, and perhaps even ameliorate the risk of damage to other organs. More on Dental Care for Cats Cats Dental Care 101 The Importance of Dental Care for Pets Tips For Recognizing Dental Disease In Dogs And Cats See More About:  pets dental health month  cats dental care plan  examining cats teeth February is Responsible Pet Owner Month For many years, February has been Spay and Neuter Month, culminating in Spay Day U.S.A. Our responsibilities toward our cats don't end there, though. We also need to feed them nutritious meals, keep them safe from harm, and provide veterinary care. Thus, Responsible Pet Owner Month has evolved. It's been difficult trying to find which (if any) non-profit organization sponsors Responsible Pet Owner Month. The vast majority of media plugs come from PR agencies for companies selling products. I'll go for it from any source, though, if it will help more cat owners to develop habits of responsibility toward the cats we love. See More About:  responsible ownership  throwaway cats  spay and neuter Cool Cat Photo of the Week: Busted! Photo Credit: © About.com Member LadypilotHCO It was a LOL, splatter the Coke on the monitor moment when I first saw this picture. Toby is SO Busted! Toby was a six month old emaciated stray when he was rescued, and now is the wild child in a multicat household. Can you guess what naughtiness he's been up to? Read more of Toby's Story in the Funniest Cat Picture Show and Tell. Previous Cool Cat Photos of the Week: Best Buddies Cool Cat Dude Winter Holiday Cat Kaylee See More About:  funny cat photos  tabby cats  rescued stray cats Cats Ads Cat Cat Care Tips Cat Health Symptoms Cat Runny Eyes Bad Cat Behavior Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Karamel and Rhapsody Cat Breed of the Week: Domestic Cats Feline Behavior and Training Cat Food and Nutrition Cat Health Litter Box Essentials   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Readers' Choice Awards Nominations 2012 10 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Behavior 101 Cat Years 80 Ways to Share Cat Pictures Advertisement