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Raising cats and kittens is not difficult if you have the right information.

Check out the following articles that cover everything from training
and nutrition to dealing with kitten behavior.
 

Litter Box Training a Cat

The litter that you use is your choice, but clumping litters are the most convenient. The urine is contained into one scoopable clump and is easily removed, along with any feces, without having to empty the entire box. Be sure to scoop out any urine or feces daily, as some cats do not care to defecate in a dirty box. » more

Cat Health Concerns

If you are thinking about getting a cat, or already have one, it is important to be familiar with some major cat health concerns. By being educated about common feline health problems, you can help to ensure your furry friend will have a long, healthy life with you. » more

Cats and Stress

Despite common beliefs, pets experience stress. Sometimes the stressors that send our furry friends into a state of high anxiety are easy to understand and notice, such as moving to a new home or adjusting to a new family member in the house. » more

Signs a Cat is Pregnant

For outdoor cats that are not fixed, it is pretty near a certainty that they are going to become pregnant. That is why it is always a good idea to have your cat spayed or neutered if they spend any time at all outdoors. » more

Feeding Diabetic Cats

Diabetes in cats is an increasingly recognized and diagnosed health problem. Feline diabetes most commonly occurs in cats over 7 years old, as a previously healthy cat may begin exhibiting symptoms that may indicate diabetes. » more

How to Wean a Bottle Fed Kitten

As the kitten begins to grow, questions about how to wean a bottle fed kitten will arise. There is a right and a wrong way to do it. If the weaning process is not done correctly, it can cause health and emotional problems for the cat. » more

How Can I Tell if my Cat is Sick

Cats are many things. Some are energetic, playful and loving. Others are lazy, grumpy and aloof. One thing that most cats are not, however, is complainers. What that means is that they don’t necessarily whine over every little ache and pain... » more

How Long Till Kittens Open their Eyes

They are also born without hearing. Their deafness is another self protection designed by nature. Cats have very sensitive hearing. Kittens in their first few weeks of life need further development to protect their very sensitive hearing. » more

Dry Cat Food

Dry cat food is the most popular form of food fed to domestic cats today. Dry cat food is both convenient, clean and easy to feed, as well as inexpensive, and available in a high-volume form. Until recently, dry food was considered the “best” food to feed cats, and was advertised extensively as well as widely recommended by veterinarians.... » more

 

Cat Articles

 

Breeders / Kittens

If you are looking for a cat or new kitten...look no further

All Cat Breeders

Other Popular Breeds:
Abyssinian
Bengal
Birman
British Shorthair
Himalayan
Maine Coon
Oriental Shorthair
Persian
Ragdoll
Siamese
Sphynx
 

Breed Profiles

Throughout the remainder of the year we will start adding in-depth breed profiles for many of the purebred cat breeds.
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Cat Breed Profiles


Articles at PetYak include:


Clicker Training a Cat
How to Keep Your Cat off the Counter
How to Toilet Train a Cat
Introducing a Dog to a Cats Home
Keeping Cat Off Countertops
Leash Walking a Cat
Litter Box Training a Cat
Stop a Cat From Scratching
Caring for an Elderly Cat
Common Cat Health Problems
Declawing a Cat
How Long Do Cats Live
How Long Is a Cat In Heat?
Plants that are Poisonous to Cats
Should Cats Drink Milk
Why do Cats Purr
Determining the Sex Of A Kitten
Gestation Period for Cats
Preventing Aggression In Kittens
Skittish Kittens
Training a Kitten To Use a Litter Box
Weaning a Kitten
When Can Kittens be Weaned
When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?
Scratching Posts
Getting your First Cat
Adopting a Cat
More than One Cat
Cat Trivia
Cat Toys
Cat Supplies
Grooming a Cat
Should I Bathe My Cat?
Excessive Grooming
Why Do Cats Groom Each Other
Raw Food Diet for Cats
Choosing Organic Cat Food
Massage Therapy for Cats
Homeopathy for Cats