About Cats: Cat Personality Types, Cat Allergies

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Our next newsletter will mark the first of August. It is one of my favorite months because we will focus on Domestic cats and Mixed Breeds. Take advantage now to enter your own "moggie's" photos and story. Your cat could be the next Cat Picture of the Week. We are still in the midst of a country-wide heat wave, so keep your cats cool until we meet again. Connect With Franny Facebook | Twitter | Google+ Cat Picture of the Week: Minx Minx, our third Cat of the Week for July, 2013, is a sweet and petite calico girl. She and her adopted Mom have a bond forged from the day she was rescued as a tiny fledgling, and brought home in a pocket. Photo Credit © Dianne Minx will never have to live the life her catmom lived, neglected, out on the streets. The only way she goes outside now is either on a leash or in a backpack-type carrier. The latter is a throwback from when Dianne carried her everywhere in her pocket. Read more of Minx's story, and find out how to submit your calico cat's photo and story. Search Related Topics:  calico cats  kitten rescue  leash-training cats You're Allergic but Long for a Cat? These tips might help. It may not be as impossible as you think, but if you're motivated enough and patient, your dream of being a cat mom or dad might... Read more Search Related Topics:  allergic to cats  asthma  introducing new cats Free Litter Caturday in Northeast U.S. This Weekend Thousands of cat owners, along with the American Humane Association, will be the beneficiaries during the two-day Cat's Pride litter giveaway in 30 Northeast cities, in the event called "Free Litter Caturday." From the Press Release: Cat's Pride Fresh & Light is giving away more than one million pounds of cat litter across more than 30 Northeast cities in honor of Free Litter Caturday™ July 27-28. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors to retailers across the Northeast will receive a free 11-pound jug and coupon for Cat's Pride Fresh & Light. As part of this campaign, Cat's Pride is also donating $10,000 to the American Humane Association™ (AHA)."...Read more. Cat Personality Types How much do you really understand about your cat's personality? Is he an Alpha cat, or shy and withdrawn? Is she mercurial, so you don't know from one minute to the next whether she will be outgoing and playful, or quiet, almost to the point of being depressed? My Jenny is full of the "tortitude," common among tortoiseshell and calico cats. However, sometimes that attitude can be her downfall, when Jaspurr decides to have some fun with her. Jaspurr is our Alpha cat, a designation bequeathed to him with the passing of our cat, Bubba, in 2005. But Jaspurr feels threatened by Jenny's sassiness, which makes for some interesting interaction between the two of them. Learn more about the main factors which determine cats' personalities. Search Related Topics:  cats as family members  feline behavior  cats personality Related Searches Cats Food Cat Litter Kittens Cat Photos Care for Cats Cat Owner Featured Articles Cat Breed of the Week: Munchkin Getting Your First Cat Cat Care Kitten Care Cat Food and Nutrition Health Concerns   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Cat Behavior 101 10 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Years Is Your Cat in Heat? Your Kitten's First Year   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Cats: What's That Stink?

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats You're voting, and I'm listening. So far, the top wants and needs for new cat content are Behavior, Health, Senior Cats, and our Bond With Cats, so look forward to new articles on those topics in coming months. Yesterday I received a warning from a prominent veterinary hospital that a severe heat wave will be sweeping across the U.S. Just a heads up, so that you can help your cats keep cool. It should go without saying to keep them indoors, if at all possible. Connect With Franny Facebook | Twitter | Google + Cat Picture of the Week: Meka In July we celebrate calico cats, and Meka, featured in our Cat Picture of the Week, is a stunning example of that color pattern. Meka, now nine years old, was adopted by Kris when she was a 12 week old kitten. Kris describes Meka as somewhat of a diva, in that she wants what she wants when she wants it, and is not afraid to demand it vocally. This trait is easily forgiven, in that Meka is also a very loving cat, and adores being held and kissed. You can share your own calico cat's story along with two photos in the Calico Cats Show and Tell Gallery on this website. Search Related Topics:  cat pictures of the week  calico cats  Pardon the Expression: Anal Glands in Cats Awhile ago, I received an email question from a reader with the subject title: "My Cat Stinks - Help!" Before I even read the email, I had an inkling of the nature of the problem. You see, cats' anal glands secrete one of the most noxious, smelliest substances in existence. If I had to make a choice, I'd rather have a cat rub skunk excretions on me than the stuff that comes out of his anal glands. Essence of anal glands could clear a rioting crowd quicker than tear gas. I've often thought that anal gland secretions were the inspiration for ... Read more Search Related Topics:  cats anal glands  skunk odor on cats  veterinary care Top Cat Videos on About.com The About.com Video Team uses professional video producers to provide a visual supplement to About.com Cats content. Covered are topics such as help with litter box problems or dangerous hairballs, "how to" videos, such as how to create a flea trap using material found around the house. and informational videos such as videos about various breeds of cats. Most videos include a written transcript underneath the video window, for ready reference. These are the current most popular cat videos on my site. Search Related Topics:  cat videos  pregnant cats  litter box matters Cat Breed of the Week: Domestic Cats Domestic cats have always been my favorite breed, and all but one of the scores of cats who have been family members over the past five decades have been domestic cats (whether you call them alley cats, house cats, mixed breed, or moggies). Billy, pictured here, is the youngest of my boys at ten, but in his mind, he is the king of the castle. "Humble" is not a word in Billy's catabulary. Is he spoiled? You bet. Does he appreciate it? I suspect he considers it his just due, and I wholeheartedly agree. I believe that all cats deserve to be spoiled, whether they be the finest champion Persians to the scrawniest alley cat. Photo Credit: © Franny Syufy The vast majority of my readers seem to share my love for domestic cats, judging by my emails and to various opportunities for photo Show and Tell on my site. We're in good company, folks. Search Related Topics:  domestication of the cat  cat breeds  cat colors and color patterns Related Searches Cats Pictures All About Cats Care for Cats Veterinary Cats Cats Litter Featured Articles Cats for Beginners Cat Health Litter Box Essentials Spay & Neuter Bonding With Cats Pregnancy - Mating   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads Cat Behavior 101 10 Top Mistakes of Cat Owners Cat Years Is Your Cat in Heat? Your Kitten's First Year   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Cats: Sunshine Cats, Two Polls, More

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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Some new stuff, and some old, this week. Next week, I'd like to have more new. But I need your help, because this newsletter is meant for you, not for me. I've put together a little poll, and invite you to vote for your favorite cat topics. See you next week, and keep yourselves and your kitties cool 'til then. Connect With Franny Facebook | Twitter | Free Newsletter Poll: Cat Refrigerator Magnets My fellow cat fanatic, Barry, was wondering how many cat-related refrigerator magnets I had. I have 15, as shown in this photo. Over the years, when visiting friends who are passionate about cats, all kinds of cat mementos have been present in their homes, so I'd assume Barry and I are not unusual in that way. Photo © Franny Syufy How about it? Does your love for cats extend to a refrigerator cluttered with cat magnets? Or do you think we're carrying ... Read more Search Related Topics:  how to love cats  cat collectibles  polls Saturday Sunshine Cats Saturday, I thought it would be fun to feature my favorite cat color, red, which I call my "Sunshine Cats." My current Sunshine Boy is Jaspurr, and also... Read more Search Related Topics:  red cats  cat colors and color patterns  tabby cats Benefits of Seniors' Adoption of Cats A cat may make the perfect companion for an elderly person, or a retiree who lives alone. It is not unusual for the elderly who live alone to be depressed. One of the benefits of feline companionship in those circumstances is their ability to help with depression. If you find yourself in that age bracket and suddenly alone and lonely, this article may help you decide whether or not a cat may have a place in your life. Search Related Topics:  cat adoption  feline-human bond  shelter cat adoption Cat Picture of the Week: Sophie Image © Cynthia Calico cats are the most colorful of all cats, and Sophie, the star of our first Cat Picture of the Week for July, is a lovely example, with her striking red, black, and white color pattern. Although born in a barn, Sophie lives a pretty glamorous life now, as a much loved indoor-only cat. Cynthia writes that although Sophie likes to be petted, and loves to play, she doesn't particularly like to be held, a trait not uncommon to calicoes and torties. If you share your home with a colorful calico girl, be sure to submit her photos and story with this easy fill-in-the-blanks form. Who knows? She might be the next Cat of the Week for July. Search Related Topics:  cat pictures of the week  calico cats  cat rescue Related Searches Cats Pictures Cats Food All About Cats Care for Cats Senior Cats Featured Articles Cat Breed of the Week: Manx New to Cats? Help Here! Cat Care Kitten Care Feline Behavior and Training Cat Food and Nutrition   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Cats newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads 11 Wildlife Dangers to Cats Top Mistakes by Cat Owners Is Your Cat in Heat? Cat Behavior 101 Cat Years   Follow me on: Advertisement