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Halloween Safety Tips for Cats
 Halloween has always been my family's most favorite holiday, although it is not a favorite of our cats. Of the four of them, when our doorbell rings, Jaspurr is the only one who doesn't run for cover. Instead, he runs right up to the door, no doubt looking for a quick walkabout outside.
While black cats are especially unsafe outside in October, Halloween also poses a number of safety problems indoors and out, for all cats. Here are some tips for keeping your kitties safe, while celebrating the Halloween holiday, human-style. Share these tips with family and neighbors, to help keep Halloween safe for all cats.
Photo of Tum, © Chris Cunningham
| Cool Cat Photo of the Week: 8, 9, 10. . .Ready or Not!
This is Max, a cute tabby cat with white bib and legs, sleeping in his own unique way. Guest tpz1957 chose this photo because " 1) It's cute, and 2) "It looks like he's covering his eyes with his paws like he's playing hide and go seek, he likes to sleep with his face down, I don't know how he can breathe, but he's my baby. I originally used the caption 'too much catnip'"
My own first thought when I saw it was "They'll never find me now," but I'm sure my readers can come up with other great titles.
Photo Credit: © Guest tpz1957
| Tortoiseshell Cats Coming in November
 Tortoiseshell cats, with their colorful woven coats, provide a veritable feast of colors, and they are our featured cats for November. Learn some amazing bits of fact about tortoiseshell cats, then share your tale of what it's like to live with a tortie cat, using an easy online form.
Dagney's Photo Credit: © Jenn
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| Tracking Kitten Development: The First Six Weeks
 The all-important first six weeks in a cat's life will do much in determining his personality and character for the rest of his life. Healthwise, this period is also extremely important to the developing kitten, as very young kittens are susceptible to a number of threats, such as fleas, URIs (upper respiratory infection), and "failing kitten syndrome."
Kittens will probably never grow again at the remarkable rate they accomplish during this period, so the knowledge you'll gain here will help ensure they will grow into strong, healthy cats.
Photo © Franny Syufy
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