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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy  Anyone feel burned out by the holidays yet? I don't, because having two new furkids in our family is bringing back my youth. Just teaching them what's safe (cat towers and toys) and what isn't (kitchen counters and plastic bags) keeps me hopping, as well as kitten-proofing our home. Christmas is a week from today, so I'm going to take some time to enjoy these guys while we're all young enough to play. I suggest y'all do the same - take time to smell the catnip. Connect With Franny: Facebook | Twitter | Google + Pinterest | Free Newsletters   Multiple Cat Households On October 12th, over two months ago, our household multiplied from four cats to six, with the adoption of our adolescent kittens, Sage and Gaither. photo © Franny Syufy It has been a whirlwind of activity since then.Learn more about the challenges of managing a multiple cat home. Search Related Topics:  shelter cat adoption  kittens  senior cats Scratch THIS, Pussycat! Yesterday, my son put a well-used scratching post out in our driveway in the off chance our outdoor neighborhood cats might use it. Next, it will go in our garbage containers for curbside pickup, as there is very little clawing surface left. The Purrfect post is one of the best scratching posts we've ever had. It is made of sisal fabric and is 31.5 inches tall, on a sturdy base. We've had this one...read more Search Related Topics:  scratching posts  illegal scratching  reasons not to declaw cats Why Are Cats Obligate Carnivores? Barry is a devoted cat dad with a voracious need to learn as much as he can about cats. He keeps me hopping with his questions, for which I am very grateful. Barry asked, "The following sentence makes sense to most people: 'Cats are carnivores. The following sentence is unclear: 'Cats are obligate carnivores.' What the heck does the word 'obligate' add to the sentence 'Cats are carnivores?'" Read my explanation to this confusing concept. Search Related Topics:  obligate carnivores  cat food and nutrition  vegetarian cat food Naming Cats: What's in a Name? Naming cats can be great fun. But when adopting a cat from a rescue or shelter, is it necessary to keep the name? Our new little kitten Gaither (pictured below), was once named "Faith," by his foster mom. (She had another little female cat named Hope.) photo of Gaither © Franny Syufy When Faith was taken to the foster shelter veterinarian to be spayed, the veterinarian made a note in her file, "Neutered male kitten, Faith." I sure don't blame the kind-hearted foster for giving him a girly name; after all, I've made the same mistake myself at least once...read more Search Related Topics:  cat names  fun with cats  kitten adoption Related Searches House Training Cats Cats Play Cat Health Food Dogs for Cats All Cats Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Keddy Cat Breed of the Week: American Curl Cats for Beginners Cat Food and Nutrition Kitten Care 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 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   Baby, It's Cold Outside! Reasons to Keep Cats Indoors "R" is for Responsibility How NOT To Be a Responsible Pet Owner   Follow me on: Advertisement