http://factoidz.com/experts-in/cats/ cats articles on Factoidz en-us http://factoidz.com/simba-speaks-out-on-litter-ecology/ http://factoidz.com/simba-speaks-out-on-litter-ecology/ Greeting and salutations from Jerry and Eileen’s cathouse, my name’s Simba. My pride and I rule the roost at Jerry and Eileen’s cathouse but we don’t mind letting them think that the house belongs to them and we merely share it w... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/simba-speaks-out-on-litter-ecology.jpg http://factoidz.com/should-i-declaw-my-cat-suggested-ways-to-stop-your-cat-from-scratching-furniture/ http://factoidz.com/should-i-declaw-my-cat-suggested-ways-to-stop-your-cat-from-scratching-furniture/ Cats are very independent creatures, so this may be a difficult thing to do depending on your cat's demeanor.  The easiest way to stop a cat from scratching up your furniture is to have their front claws removed, but many people dislike that option for a few reasons: 1.) Some view declawing as a... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/should-i-declaw-my-cat-suggested-ways-to-stop-your-cat-from-scratching-furniture.jpg http://factoidz.com/my-dog-wont-poop-how-canned-pumpkin-can-help-dogs-and-cats-with-constipation-or-diarrhea/ http://factoidz.com/my-dog-wont-poop-how-canned-pumpkin-can-help-dogs-and-cats-with-constipation-or-diarrhea/ Pumpkin for cats - pumpkin for dogs - Pumpkin for diarrhea or constipation It should be noted that both diarrhea and constipation can both be very serious and require immediate veterinary care depending on the cause. Whatever the cause, diarrhea or constipat... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/my-dog-wont-poop-how-canned-pumpkin-can-help-dogs-and-cats-with-constipation-or-diarrhea.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-pet-urine-odors-with-baking-soda-and-hydrogen-peroxide/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-remove-pet-urine-odors-with-baking-soda-and-hydrogen-peroxide/ To effectively remove pet odors from carpet or furniture, be sure to first remove all moisture (pet urine) from the accident area. Soak moisture up well with a towel or paper towel. Next, mix 8 ounces of hydrogen peroxide, 2 tablespoons of baking soda, and a few drops of dish detergent, such as Dawn... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-remove-pet-urine-odors-with-baking-soda-and-hydrogen-peroxide.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-minimize-stress-on-your-cat-during-a-home-relocation/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-minimize-stress-on-your-cat-during-a-home-relocation/ Moving to a new home is stressful for everyone. Even the pets of the family. Our last move was particularly stressful for me. I have three pets. The two dogs were fairly easy to wrangle. Once all the small items were loaded into the back of the Explorer, there was plenty of room to load their dog... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-minimize-stress-on-your-cat-during-a-home-relocation.jpg http://factoidz.com/unintended-consequences-of-pet-overpopulation/ http://factoidz.com/unintended-consequences-of-pet-overpopulation/ I have recently been through something that I have never experienced before.  The small town where I live is being overrun with stray cats.  The problem has ballooned this winter with many of these animals seeking shelter under people's homes where they can stay warm and be protected from the extr... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/images/p/default-10.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-esp/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-esp/ If you are closely bonded to your cat, dog, rabbit or horse, perhaps you already know the answer to this question. Maybe you haven't used the word "psychic" or "ESP" to describe the way your pet seems to read your mind or anticipate your moods. But the psychic pet theory has been scientifically stud... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:29 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-esp.jpg http://factoidz.com/options-for-animal-lovers-who-cant-have-pets/ http://factoidz.com/options-for-animal-lovers-who-cant-have-pets/ Are you an animal lover who can't have your own pet because you commute to work, travel frequently, don't have the money or aren't allowed to have pets where you live?  There are many reasons why people who love animals might be denied the joys of being a guardian to their own pets.  Fo... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/options-for-animal-lovers-who-cant-have-pets.jpg http://factoidz.com/how-to-bathe-a-cat/ http://factoidz.com/how-to-bathe-a-cat/ Why would anyone want to bathe a cat?  Images of waterlogged and miserably pathetic felines come to mind when I ask this question.  If you are a cat-lover with allergies and are looking to reduce dander or if you have an indoor-outdoor cat who loves to roll in the dirt or fa... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/how-to-bathe-a-cat.jpg http://factoidz.com/coping-with-your-grief-after-a-pet-dies/ http://factoidz.com/coping-with-your-grief-after-a-pet-dies/ I have a long history of personal relationships with animals starting when I was a child.  My first memories of an animal's death were my basset hound Timmy, when I was about 10 years old.  He just died one afternoon while I was outside playing with him.  That was the first time I experienced the... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/coping-with-your-grief-after-a-pet-dies.jpg http://factoidz.com/why-your-cat-stares-at-you/ http://factoidz.com/why-your-cat-stares-at-you/ I have had my cat now for almost a year and I started wondering what exactly she wanted when she stares at me. At first it freaked me out a little because it felt like she was looking right into my soul. Now that I've researched cat behavior I know why she stares at me. First of all, if your cat ... Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:33:28 CST cats http://factoidz.com/wp-content/themes/gabtheme/images/why-your-cat-stares-at-you.jpg