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Ask the Vet: Cat-Health FAQs

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My Adopted Cat Eats Constantly

Ask the Vet: "I just adopted a new adult cat that seems to eat all day long. Is that normal, and how do you tell if he is fat?"

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Best Vaccines for a Kitten

Ask the Vet: "I just got a new kitten. What is the best vaccine to get?"

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When Can I Spay My Cat?

Ask the Vet: "My cat just had kittens. How soon can she be spayed?"

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My Shelter Kitten Has a Cold

Ask the Vet: "My kitten who came from a shelter seems to have a cold."

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What To Do If You Find a Lump On Your Cat's Skin

Find out what you need to know about that mystery lump on your cat, questions to ask the vet, your testing options and more.

Cat Adoption

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Thinking of Adopting a Cat?

You've made a wise choice: A cat is a lovable, charming pet that offers endless fun and entertainment.

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Adopting the Right Cat for You

Before you adopt a new cat, here are some things to consider.

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Why Adopt a Second Cat?

There are benefits to having two cats, but they apply only when the two cats are well matched and have enough physical space to live together comfortably.

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Adopting a Senior Cat: 10 Reasons You Should

Thinking of adding a new cat to your household? Here are ten reasons to consider adopting an older feline.

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Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month

Ten ways to help cats for Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat month.

Cat Care Tips

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Your Cat's Basic Needs

Learn the basics of cat care including feeding, litter box, grooming and more.

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How to Give Your Cat a Massage

Massage cna be a great bonding activity for you and your cat. Find out how to give a cat massage like a pro.

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How Many Cats Is Too Many Cats?

Learn the signs of when to say enough is enough for your household.

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Debunking 9 Common Myths About Cats

Find out the truth about old cat myths like whether black cats have more dander, whether cats steal baby's breath and more.

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Which Cat Litter Is Best?

Learn to manage your cat's litter box like a pro with these tips on picking a cat litter.

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Cat Grooming Habits

Learn the basics of cat's grooming habits, and what you can do to help them.

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Calming Your Cat At Night

Does your cat have the nighttime crazies? Find out how to calm him and get some sleep.

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Picking Safe Cat Toys

Learn what common toys are safe, and which are hazardous to your cat.

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Getting Your Cat Declawed

What declawing is, alternatives to and side effects of the surgery for your cat.

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Cats and Heights

How to prevent feline high-rise syndrome and keep your cat safe.

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Suggested Reading List

ASPCA Suggested Reading List, Cat Care and Training

Cat Food and Nutrition

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Picking A Cat Food: Which Is Best?

Find out one vet's opinion on the best food to feed your cat.

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Wet Food vs. Dry Food: Which Cat Food Is Better?

Find out what the experts have to say about the wet food vs. dry food debate.

Cat Furniture-Scratching Solutions

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Why Cats Scratch

Understanding why cats need to scratch is an important part of protecting your furniture. Find out the motivation behind why cats scratch here.

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How to Choose a Scratching Post

The list of supplies one needs when adopting a new cat or kitten can be staggering.

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Scratching Posts: Getting Your Cat To Use Them

Some cats automatically prefer scratching posts, while others don't. Find out how to get even the finickiest cat to use her scratching post.

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Cat Nail Trims and Nail Caps

Find out how trimming your cat's nails or using nail caps can help save your furniture.

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How to Stop Furniture Scratching

Learn to protect your furniture from kitty's claws with these simple training techniques.

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Should I Declaw My Cat?

Declaws are a major surgery. Learn more about it -- and other options -- here.

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Facts About Declawing Cats

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Hospital encourage owners to seek alternatives to declawing.

Cat Health General

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Tips for a Healthy Cat

An ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital veterinarian offers advice to prevent the most common cat complaints. . -- Sneezing.

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Vaccinating Cats

Vaccinating Fluffy in the 21st Century.

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Flea Products Dangerous to Cats

Jenny rushes her cat Sasha to the emergency clinic. Sasha, who seemed fine a short time ago, just had a full-blown seizure.

Cat Training and Behavior

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Surviving the Feline Teens

Surviving the Feline Teens . As your cat matures from kittenhood to adolescence, behavior once giggled over may now be seen as obnoxious.

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Dealing With Nighttime Troublemakers

Certain cats believe that nighttime is the right time for making merry.

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Channeling Predatory Play Aggression

He's young and lean and hides in the shadows.

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Keeping Cats Off Counters

Every morning Martha, a stately Maine coon mix, sashayed across the breakfast table and made a beeline for her favorite windowsill, shedding cat hair into

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When Cats Don't Get Along

Sparky, a three-year-old female domestic shorthair, lived the good life.

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Wild Animals Killed by Cats

To find out more about the killing habits of cats in Britain, The Mammal Society carried out a survey of almost a thousand cats during the spring and sum

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Keeping Cats Out of the Garden

Keeping Cats Out of the Garden. Keeping loose, stray or feral cats out of the garden is no easy task.

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Preparing The Cat For A New Baby

Today, shelters are still visited by tearful mothers-to-be with cats in tow, who arrive after well-meaning relatives or old-school obstetricians have conv

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Petfinder's Top Ten Tips for a Contented Cat

Play with Your Cat Playtime is essential for your cat, so make time to play with her every day.

Common Cat Illnesses

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Five Serious Cat Illnesses Only Your Vet May See

Learn what five serious, but treatable illnesses only your vet is likely to detect early.

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The Subtle Signs of A Sick Cat

Cats are notoriously good at hiding illness. Don't miss these important signs of a sick cat and help keep your cat safe!

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10 More Subtle Signs of Illness in Cats

Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses. Find out what signs to watch out for and when to call the vet.

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Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats

Learn about what it means when you cat has a cold, how to treat it and when to call the vet.

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Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.

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Feline Leukemia Virus

Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) is one of the most feared causes of disease in cats, being responsible for almost one-third of their cancer deaths.

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FeLV Facts: Diagnosis and Transmission

Find out what FELV is, how it's different from FIV, how your cat may be at risk and how to protect your cat.

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Feline Acne: Cats Get Zits Too

Yes, cat's get zits too! Find out why cats get black heads, what it means and how to stop them.

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Thyroid Disease and Cats

As the most common gladular disorder in cats, thyroid issues affect many cats each year. Find out how to spot and manage this condition.

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Cats and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Learn about what FIP is, whether your cat may be at risk and the early signs.

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Plague and Your Cat

If your cat chases mice or other small mammals, your cat may be at risk from the plague. Find out what you need to do to protect him -- and yourself.

Feline Distemper and Cats

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Panleukopenia Fact Sheet for Cat Parents

Find out the basics about deadly panleukopenia and how you can protect your cat.

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Cats and Panleukopenia aka Feline Distemper

Find out what panleukopenia is and how this deadly disease can be prevented.

Feral Cats

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How to Prevent Freezing Water

The ideal solution, though only plausible in secure circumstances, is an electrically heated water bowl.

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Junkyard Cats

Junkyard Cats . Life in an Indiana junkyard was harsh enough for the 200 cats and kittens who lived there.

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TNR - The Humane Alternative

TNR: The Humane Alternative: The nation is turning to trap/neuter/return to solve the feral cat problem-because it's ethical, and because it works.

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How to Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Feral Cats

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Kitten Development

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Kitten Development

UNDER CONSTRUCTION! . A kitten is not a small cat. A kitten is an infant; a cat under construction.

Litter Box 101 for Cat Parents

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Do New Cats Need to be Litter Box Trained?

Find out how to get your new cat using his litter box like a champ.

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What Size Litter Box Should I Have?

Find out what the experts say about using different size and shaped litter boxes.

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Where Should My Litter Box Go?

Find out whether a dark, private place, or out in the middle of everything is the best place for your litter box. The answer just might surprise you.

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Which Cat Litter Should I Use?

Find out how to pick the best litter for you -- and your cat.

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Cleaning the Litter Box: How Often Is Best?

How often does the litter box really need to be cleaned? Find out here!

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Why Did My Cat Stop Using the Litter Box?

If your cat stopped using the litter box read this fast!

Taking Your Cat to the Vet

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Take Your Cat to the Vet Week 2011

It's Take Your Cat to the Vet Week!
Get tips for putting your cat in a carrier, keeping her calm at the vet and more!

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Get Your Cat to Like the Vet

Five must-know tips for making it through your cat's veterinary appointment.

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Get Your Cat to Like His Carrier

Find out how you can get your cat to stop hiding every time the carrier comes out.

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Get Your Cat to Like the Car

Find out how to keep your cat calm in the car -- and how it can help you get more out of your cat's vet exam.

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Keep Your Cat Calm During a Vet Exam

Find out what veterinarians recommend to keep your cat calm during exams.

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Questions to Ask Your Cat's Vet

Find out what questions veterinarians wish cat parents asked during every visit.

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Banfield's Tips for Low-Stress Vet Visits for Cats

Find out how to avoid the cat-crazies during your regular wellness exam.

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Get the Most Out of Your Cat's Vet Appointment

Find out how you can prepare ahead of time to get the most out of your cat's wellness visit with the vet.

Tips for New Cat Adopters

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The First 30 Days with Your New Cat

Get tips for how to prepare your home and start of your new cat adoption so it lasts a lifetime.

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9 Ways to Welcome Home your New Cat

Congratulations! You have just begun a relationship that's bound to be filled with fun and affection.

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Tips for Introducing Two Cats

A carefully planned introduction is everything. Most cats do not readily accept a new member of the family; they need time to get used to the idea.

Why Won't My Cat Use the Litter Box?

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Why Did My Cat Stop Using the Litter Box?

Common reasons cats stop using the litter box and more great litter box training tips from Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, D.V.M.

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How Often Should I Clean My Cat's Litter Box?

How often you should clean your cat's litter box, plus -- more litter box training tips from Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, D.V.M.

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What Size Litter Box Should I Have?

Has your cat outgrown his litter box? Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, D.V.M. explains how to tell and how to find one that suits your cat.

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What Cat Litter Is Best?

Every heard of a "litter box cafeteria?" Find out how it can help you find the best litter for your cat -- and you!

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Where Should I Put the Litter Box?

Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, D.V.M. explains the secrets of prime litter box location for your cat -- and you

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Do New Cats Need To Be Litter Trained?

Dr. Stephanie Janeczko, D.V.M. explains how to introduce a new cat to your household while making sure to keep his litter box habits in-check

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