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Cat Picture of the Week: Pele
Photo Credit: © About.com Member astropurr
Pele is what you might call a "volunteer cat," in that several years ago, she volunteered to become the greet-cat and hostess in Astropurr's home. Pele was also somewhat opportunistic (as most cats are), she was pregnant at the time, and her former "home" was not the kind of place she wanted to stay, under the circumstances. Her perception in gauging human worthiness was amply rewarded, as she still lives with Astropurr, ruling the roost with a velvet paw. Her son, Andrew, shares the home, and his siblings were all found loving homes too.
| Top Myths and Facts About Cats
We've all made mistakes with our cats, and I certainly am no exception. Readers have given some interesting input with their true stories about "My Dumbest Mistake With Cats." ... Read more
| Spring Cleaning With Cats
Spring has sprung and today is a good day to start your Spring cleaning, if you haven't already. We all agree that a clean house is not only desirable, but essential to the health of both humans and the cats who share our homes. Ironically though, our homes are full of household cleaning supplies which can be harmful to our cats' In an effort to protect our cats from exposure to toxic substances, while keeping our homes free from dirt and germs, the About Cats Forum members have brainstormed and came up with a list of helpful "clean green" tips and ideas. We have discovered that there are a number of safe products we already have on hand that can be diverted toward safe cleaning.Spring Cleaning Around & About Spring Cleaning at About.com Home & Garden
Aquarium Substrate & Live Rock Clean Up (Saltwater Aquariums)
Clean Your Home of Household Poisons (Vet Medicine)
| Toxoplasmosis in Cats and Humans
Toxoplasmosis, a zoonotic disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii organism, is carried by over 60 million men, women, and children in the United States, according to the CDC. Fortunately, most of us haven't shown any harmful effects. However, the studies by Jaroslav Flegr and other scientists are casting concerns that the issues may be deeper than we've realized in the past. An article in the Parasites in Humans Website refers to studies that indicate that women with T. gondii are more inclined to cheat on their husbands, and that men affected by the organism are more aggressive. Studies have also indicated that T. gondii may be responsibile for an increase in traffic accidents, (referring to slower reaction times.)
Photo Credit: © CDC
The CDC considers Toxoplasmosis seriously enough that it is one of the five infectious diseases on the Neglected Parasitics Infections list. Learn more about Toxoplasmosis in Cats and Humans in this new article from About.com.
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