All About Cats

All about cats: general facts 

A general introduction to the nice things about cats, the not so nice things and all the other things you need to know about!

Responsible Pet Owner

Pets can instill a sense of well-being, and studies have shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure, are less likely to be depressed and have higher self-esteem than people who don't care for companion animals. Celebrate what your pet brings...

Basic Cat Care

You are getting ready to bring your new cat home or they have just arrived and you think - now what?  Here at Basic Cat Care our aim is to ensure that you have a great experience with your new cat and that your basic cat care concerns are taken...

Cats Rule. How To Select Your New Master

Siamese, Persian, Sphynx, Russian Blue? Long-haired, short-haired? Kitten or cat? How do you make that important decision? Here you'll find all the information you need to make the purrfect choice -- facts, pictures and links covering breeds, what to...

For the Cat Fans

When I was younger, if someone said, "One day you're going to write a book about your cat," I would have said -- witty and eloquent guy that I am -- "Oh yeah??!! No way!!!" Well, aside from wit and eloquence, I clearly also have a great sense of self...

Cats, Kats and the love of cats

If you love cats then this is the place for you! We feature cat tips, cat care, cat beds, cat toys, cat articles, cat pictures, cat books. If a cat is involved then it's probably here! Check out our great gifts for Cats and Cat Owners!

Cats and the Home 

All about the implications of having a cat in your home and in and out of your home.......and in....and out....and in

Cat's Guide to Escaping the House

Hello, my name is Oreo, the senior cat at the Easterling household. While I love my human family and they take good care of me, the call of the outdoors sometimes gets the better of me! They used to let me outdoors all the time, but I started wa...

The ins and outs of cat doors

It's surprising how many problems of cat ownership can be solved by the right cat door. Don't give up until you've explored all the options. We own the Solo raccoon-proof door ("Keeps out: Raccoons, snakes, rodents, opossums, skunks, alligators, mon...

Cats Just Wanna Have Fun

Loaded with funny pictures, videos and stories of cats doing nutty things as well as valuable information on caring for your cat, including ear mites, mange, dealing with cat allergies, grooming, and much more. There will also be links to cat rescu...

Cat Behaviour 

Everything from the 'why do they do that' to 'how do I stop them from doing that'

The Joy of Cat Herding - Proven Solutions for Your Cat Behavior Problems

Well, it's finally happened. Not only has my thundering herd of felines taken over my house, waking and sleeping hours, but they've taken over my online life as well - I finally surrendered and started a lens about cat behavior problems! Ay Carramba!...

Cat Behaviour Problems

Most people when they think about cat behavior problems think there is nothing they can do about it. After all cats are supposed to totally self centred and independent, impossible to train. Not so, people are discovering that although cats like to...

Ultimate Cat Secrets Training Guide - A Users Review

Have you ever found yourself wondering if there is that one cat training guide that exists on the internet that can help you turn your misbehaving feline into the purrfect cat of your dreams? As the mom of 4 cats and one dog, I too have struggled wit...

5 Safety Tips for Cats at Halloween

Keep your feline friend safe on the big night of goblins, ghosties and ghouls. I tend to hide out myself, the sound of kids shrieking "Boo!" gives me nightmares for weeks, but there are plenty of poor shivering cats out there who could suf...

Feeding cats 

plus don't forget to view the Simon's Cat videos.....

Comparing Canned Cat Foods. What's Best and What's the Worse.

An educated look at canned cat foods. With the large variety of canned cat foods available, how do you know what is the best choice for your cat? Do you know what ingredients are important and healthy, and which ones are toxic and deadly? Did you kn...

Commercial cat food is deadly! Learn how to safely feed your cat.

This lens is about proper cat nutrition and the dangers of commercial cat food. I hope you learn a lot about this very important subject, and that you can start to enrich your cat or dog's life the way these sweet creatures deserve. My knowledge...

Cats and poisons 

Beware!

Plants That Are Poisonous to Your Cat

Many indoor and outdoor plants can be hazardous to your cats. Find out in this lens which ones are dangerous and which ones are safe. Learn how to grow safe plants that your cat can chew on, and learn how to prevent chewing on your "safe" houseplants...

Household Poisons To Your Cat

If you seek to provide the best living environment possible for your furry feline friend, it is important to know about the different household items that could poison your cat. Remember, your cat cannot resist tasty-smelling or unusual substances, n...

Keeping cats happy indoors 

cat toys and structures

Make Your Own Homemade Cat Toys

How often have you purchased toys for your cats, only to find out they refuse to play with them or abandon them within a short time? They choose instead to play with the box it came in or junk from around the house. It seems silly to pay so much for...

Make Your Own Cat Structures

Cat trees, condos, and scratching posts can be some of the most expensive items you ever buy for your cat, but they really enrich the lives of our feline friends. They give them places to play, areas to claw, and perches to view their territories fro...

Build It For Kitty

What does your fab furball want? A gift from you of course. A handbuilt gift from your hands to their paws is a purrfect way to show your love and maybe get them to stop scratching the furniture. Here are some resources from around the web to help yo...

Cat Trees: The Ultimate Furniture For Pampered Cats

The most important pieces of cat furniture are cat trees, cat condos, window perches and scratching posts. And, they're a great way to pamper your cat -- you'll find everything here you need to know to buy the best. With facts about each with...

How to Have a Happy Cat Indoors

I've heard people say it's cruel to confine cats inside because we are free spirits. Of course we are! However, these same people give little thought to the possible consequences of roaming free, like getting hit by cars, injured in fights,...

Cats, claws and scratching 

how to avoid a shredded home

Scratching Posts for Cats

Most cat owners suffer from Cat Scratch Fever - I am not talking about a sickness - I am talking about the cats clawing at your furniture. I am the parent of 6 cats - all with their claws, and know to well that you must provide them things they are a...

Save Your Furniture: Tips to Keep Your Cat From Clawing

Are you tired of your kitty using your furniture for their personal scratching posts? This common problem can be one of the most frustrating parts of having a cat as part of your family. Here are a few things you can do to help save your furniture.

A Sisal Cat Scratching Post Your Cat Will Love!

Mickey here. I'm using my mom's squidoo account to get the word out about my favorite sisal cat scratching post. I just love using it and it so relaxes my claws. But before I show you what it is, I'll explain why sisal is so appealing, not just to me...

Why Declawing Cats Is a Bad Idea

A lot of humans who care about us cats know that declawing is wrong. They will tell you about how cruel and painful the operation is, and all the problems that declawing can cause. But being mere humans, they only know the half of it. Let a cat ...

Trimming Cat Claws: How to do it!

Nature gave cats sharp claws that can shred any helpless couch. If you're trying to save your furniture or protect yourself from scratches, you can try trimming your cat's claws. Trimming a cat's claws takes a little patience. You and your cat both...

Cat Beds 

for when they aren't sleeping on our beds, laps, heads........

How To Choose A Cat Bed

Looking for the perfect cat bed? With so many cat beds and cat bed suppliers to choose from, the task can seem daunting. Here I'll share with you all I've learned about cat beds over the past 30 years of living with cats and fostering dozens of felin...

Cats, Water and Bathtime! 

splish splash splosh

Cat Water Fountain - For the Finicky Feline in your Home

My cat thinks the bathroom sink is her own personal water fountain! While drinking excessive water can be sign of illness in cats, some cats are just finicky and like to drink fresh, running water.

How to Give a Cat a Bath

So you want to give your cat a bath. Well, the first question you should ask is this: Do you really want to? After all, cats aren't known for their affinity to water. At best, you'll have a yowling, miserable cat glaring at you. At worst, you'll have...

How To Bathe a Cat

Here you'll learn not only how to give a cat a bath, but when a cat bath is necessary. I'll also share with you the 8 things you must do while bathing your cat and my step-by-step trauma-free way to bathe your cat. Bathing a cat should not b...

The multi-cat household 

Information for all those who have more than one cat - or are thinking about it......

How to manage a multi-cat household. Learn to avoid cat fights and stress.

If you are anything like me and cannot resist the lure of the cat, you may find you have ended up with a multi-cat household. You might not have planned it, but you may have collected an extra kitten, or a few neighborhood strays along the way. Of my...

My Cat Enclosures

Do you have a cat or several cats that you want to allow to breathe fresh air?  Do you want to let your cats have access to fresh grass that helps their digestion and their ability to manage the hair that they lick off of their bodies?  Do...

Fireproof-your-cats

If you have a house fire, can you get your cats out safely? Do you have a plan? The necessary equipment? How you thought about it? Well, when I was asked what one thing I would save if I had a fire, I didn't have to think long. I would save my cats....

Poop, Pee and Litter Trays 

There just has to be an easier way....................

Cat Crap Showcase - Thinking Outside the Litter Box to Protect Wild Sea Otters!

Welcome to Cat Crap Showcase!  Our mission is to inform YOU about the negative effects cat crap (aka: feces, poop, turds, etc.) has on wild sea otters, while showcasing other important ocean issues. We hope this information wi...

CatGenie Automatic Self Cleaning Litter Box for Cats

The CatGenie is approved and recommended by veterinarians The sanitary alternative to the litter box The world’s only self-flushing, self-washing cat box Separates, liquifies and flushes only cat waste down the drain Dust, odor, germ, work and l...

The Feline Pine Litter Box

How would you feel about a litter box that never has to be changed again? Too good to be true? The patented Feline Pine litter box removes used litter automatically, minimizing the odor and waste associated with conventional litter boxes. Feline Pine...

Litter Solutions for Troubled Cats and Their People

When a cat refuses to use his litter box, the entire family is unhappy. Sometimes, refusal to use a litter box can indicate a medical problem so a trip to the vet is a good idea. However, if your vet has given your cat a clean bill of health and your...

The Smart Cat Box Litter Box

The Smart Cat Box patented system is a new way to collect and dispose of cat waste. It's the ultimate litter box for healthy cats, and an absolute must for diabetic, chronic renal failure (CRF), and special needs cats. The Smart Cat Box utilizes long...

Why is my cat spraying ?

Here is a photograph of my 3 terrors !! One of these handsome guys has caused me enough grief to prompt me into writing this lens. He thinks that spraying is great !! I, on the other hand am not so enthusiastic about it !! I have gone from tearing...

Cat Lovers Unite! | Cat Lovers Only Squidoo Edition

I noticed that there are a lot of cat lovers on Squidoo, so here's a Squidoo lens devoted to cats and the people who love them. I find felines fascinating creatures, and often I just can't help wondering why they do what they do, or&nb...

Cat Health 

Feline Ringworm

Feline ringworm is one of the most common skin disease in cats. It is a fungal infection, which can occur on any part of the body, especially on the head and limbs. It is caused by small, microscopic organisms known as dermatophytes. The word dermato...

Techniques to Catch and Wrap a Cat

I found these two cats when they were both about 3 months old. I called them Meatball and Spaghetti because at the time I was living with a couple of people and I thought if my cats got outside I could get one of my roommates to call them in and anyo...

Pet Loss Grief Support

My cat knows the song in my heart, purring it  back to me when my memory fails. --Unknown This lens is dedicated to my sweet Chloe, who shared my life for 17 years. Any proceeds I receive from this lens will be donated to our local cat rescue or...

Projectile Vomiting For Beginners - A Cats Guide

Projectile Vomiting For Beginners By Sass The Incredible Vomiting Cat My name is Sass, The Incredible Vomiting Cat. I am a tabby point Siamese and I live in London with a group of felines known as the Freddie Street Cats and a couple of human slav...

The Loss of a Beloved Pet

The loss of a pet is one of the most difficult things a person can go through in their lifetime.  A pet to most people is just like a member of the family and when that pet dies, it leaves much sadness and grief.  Almost everyone at some po...

Hair Balls In Your Cat

Your cat's health is important. Your veterinarian can teach you all about the many health conditions your cat could experience, but it is also important to learn about such things on your own. If you want to be sure that you cat is getting the best c...

Alzheimer's and Cats

Just when I thought the negative aspects of getting old were the cosmetic changes like raggedy fur and gnarled claws (not to mention the give-away grey hairs) I now discover that cats get Alzheimer's Disease too! There is one fear that I have ab...

Adopting a Cat or Kitten 

Abandoned Kittens

Cats rival dogs as the most popular pets. Small, relatively clean, and rather independent they make for a lower maintenance companion. Unfortunately, there is a growing problem with cats and kittens. It's the problem of stray cats and abandoned ki...

Cat Adoption

So you've decided to add a new cat or kitten to your family. Maybe you're adding to your feline family or maybe you are considering adopting your first kitty. This lens was created to bring you helpful articles and resources in your quest for informa...

Cat Breeds and characteristics 

Information about specific breeds and other cat characteristics

Tortoiseshell Cats

Welcome to the fabulous world of tortoiseshell cats! I made this lens because I am absolutely in love with my tortoiseshell, Cooper, who's pretty much the star of this page. You can read more about her below, and also find tons of information on tort...

Ragdoll Cats

The Ragdoll cat is a relatively new breed, with a forty year history tracing back to semi-feral cats in southern California. The stunning beauty of these cats is surpassed only by their amazing personalities. Called "puppycats" by some beca...

The Domestic Cat

The domestic cat is a wonderful and mysterious, cuddly yet wicked creature. She can be a perfectly content lap warmer one minute; a hissing marathon runner the next. But, that is what makes them so lovable! This lens includes, among other things, new...

Somali Cats

This lens shares my links to information about the Somali cat and breed.

Abyssinian Cats

Being 'owned' by an abyssinian cat is quite an experience.  This lens shares my links to information about the Abyssinian cat and the websites of individual breeders

More breeds of cat 

I Love Norwegian Forest Cats

The Robust and Playful Norwegian Forest Cat

Sphynx Cats: What's Hair Got To Do With It?

I love the Sphynx cat with it's small, wrinkly face, enormous eyes, lack of whiskers, and huge ears. Because the are an unusual cat breed, they get plenty of attention at cat shows. Its fine coat makes them look bald so they are also one of the "hair...

Buy and Own a Cat or Kitten- Essentials

After 7 years of having cats we felt it was about time to create a lens on our beloved friends. Full of mischief, affection and occasional stubbornness most of us love the furry critters. This lens should give you all the information you will need be...

Manx Cats

Here you'll find just about everything you need to know about the elusive Manx breed of felines.

The Scottish Wildcat

The Scottish wildcat (felis silvestris) was once a symbol of the Highlands and wild places of Scotland. Sadly, this beautiful animal is now critically endangered. The last of the Scottish wildcats today remain in northern Scotland, where numbers may...

Travelling with a Cat 

How to avoid traumas - for you and your cat

Feline Frequent Flyer Tips: Pets on a Plane!

Airplanes. Cat carriers. Airport security. Oh, the indignity of it all! Well, if we must board those infernal contraptions, the least our owners can do is let us fly in style. I won't say "in comfort," but a good under-the-seat soft-sided cat carrier...

Pet Relocation

Relocating with your pet can be a very time consuming process because it requires meticulous timing, careful planning, obsessive attention to detail and a gift for logistics. My Our team of Pet Relocation Specialists, can help you to efficiently...

Cat Carriers for Safety and Comfort

There are many different types of cat carriers. They come in different sizes, shapes, materials, and accessories. Some are soft, other hard. Some are collapsible, some not. Here, I'll cover the different types of carriers that I've used over the pas...

How to draw a cat 

you too can draw your cat!

Feline Art - Resources for Artists

This lens aims to provide resources for feline artists.  It shares information about feline art - societies, collections, books and other resources which support the stimulation and development of feline art. New links are being added added on a...

Drawing and Painting Cats

Gayle Mason SOFA (full member of the Society of Feline Artists) shares information about how to draw and paint cats. This site lens includes links to cat drawings, lessons in drawing cats, artists who blog about cat art, art materials, art reference...

Cats that blog 

Cat Bloggers

There's a surprising number of cat bloggers online.  Looking at Cat Blogosphere, you can see from the links list that this is a huge number of cat bloggers.   I've listed a few of my favorites and will be adding others as time permits....

Who is makingamark? 

a cat lover who is owned by two cats and who is also...

Who is Making A Mark?

I'm an artist with a very wide range of interests who enjoys learning about art, making art and sharing information about art. I've combined all my information sites with sections of my other websites and blogs to highlight my main interests and acti...