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Cats Cats Cat Basics Health & Behavior Photos & Forums From Franny Syufy, your Guide to Cats Happy Friday the 13th, Gentle Readers. Actually 13 is my lucky number so it's a happy day for me.  The home page is undergoing a series of changes, so check it out regularly at cats.about.com. But more important, be sure to love on your cats as often as possible, whether it's hugs, pets, or brushing their coats. Connect With Franny: Facebook | Twitter | Google + Pinterest | Free Newsletters Am I Ready for a Cat? Things to consider before bringing a new cat into your life, to ensure the decision is a sound one. Think about allergies, young kids in the house, and your financial and emotional ability to care for a cat. In a nutshell, ask yourself, 'Am I ready for a cat?' It's a big decision, and not one to enter into with haste, as cats are not meant to be disposable. Search Related Topics:  adopting a cat  declawing  cost of cat ownership Countering Counter-Surfing Cats One of the more common discussions in the Cats Forum as well as my email box is on keeping cats off the kitchen counter. Indeed, some people are of the conviction that it's okay to let their cats counter-surf. However, I'm with the side that views counter-surfing as unsafe, because of potential hazards to the cats, such as jumping on a hot stove or ingesting cleaning products' residue. Search Related Topics:  behavior problems in cats  commercial cat deterrents  cat furniture Allergic to Cats? Thousands of victims of hay fever, asthma, and other allergies are able to cope with their allergies while living with the cats they love. These articles and features can help those with allergies who are determined to keep their cats. Search Related Topics:  allergies to cats  allergic to cats  cat dander The Mating Game What happens when cats mate? Is it true a litter of kittens can be fathered by different cats? Can my cat become pregnant while still nursing her kittens? Learn the answers to all these questions and more on mating and conception in cats. Search Related Topics:  mating in cats  feline estrus cycle  kitten litters Related Searches Cats Food Pet Grooming Cats Hypoallergenic Cats Allergy to Cats Cats & Dogs Featured Articles Cat Picture of the Week: Campbell Baby Cat Breed of the Week: Domestic Cats Cats for Beginners Behavior / Training Pregnancy / Mating Kitten Care   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Cat Behavior 101 Top Mistakes by Cat Owners Know When to Call the Vet Why Food Choices Affect Cats' Health Cat Age   Follow me on: Advertisement