October has almost always been known as Black Cat Month, and our photo calendar would not be complete without photos of sleek black cats. Here are photos of October cats submitted by About Cats readers for your pleasure. Enjoy the Black Cats Picture Gallery.

Cats are curious animals that love to explore. If your cat spends much of its time outdoors, you can expect that at some point it will come inside with a raw or infected pad. There's no reason to panic; pads on the feet of cats are pretty sensitive. Plenty of simple over-the-counter and home reme

Cat box furniture, now what can one possible say about this subject. It seems like it should be cut and dried. A box in the corner, a part of the house you would like to have friends and family look past and never notice. This was only wishful thinking until now. In the last ten years blueprints and

The Highlander cat is a relatively new breed of feline, with the first litter being born in 2004. These somewhat rare and certainly unique cats are registered with The International Cat Association (TICA) as a certified preliminary new breed.

There are several reasons for making your own cat food: Perhaps your cat is a finicky eater and will only eat food if it contains or tastes like fish. Perhaps you prefer feeding your cat fish to eliminate food allergies. Or perhaps you have an overwhelming supply of fish. Whatever the reason, homema

If cat bladder infections are treated quickly, your pet's suffering will be relieved and you won't have to worry about it spreading to the kidneys or causing other problems. In this article, you will learn about the top ways to treat this issue along with their pros and cons.

Tired of having your cat bite your feet?There are many ways to prevent this, but understanding the cause of it is more important.

According to research and experiments it has been revealed that there are almost two reasons of cats sneezing. Sometimes, a cat is affected by the inflamed membranes or by the foreign objects like different chemicals in the environment. Usually people think that this is a minor illness but sometimes

Wordless Wednesday is sort of a social networking idea started by the Wordless Wednesday web site. Under the premise that 'a picture is worth a thousand words,' that's exactly what participants try to do. These are the archived photos of my own Wordless Wednesday offering.

I don't know about you but I'll bet you care a lot about your cat. If you do, it's important that you watch closely for symptoms of a cat urination problem. Urinary problems in cats can become life-threatening if not treated in time, regardless of your cat's age.

One advantage that dog owners have long had over cat owners is the ability to take their pets out for a walk on a leash.If you envy those dog owners and you would like to take your precious kitty for a walk outside, just follow these simple steps to train your cat to use a leash.

Be watchful of any cat you adopt from a shelter or rescue organization. Mild illnesses that can develop into serious conditions are not uncommon. Something as seemingly innocent as sores on the nose can be a signal of upper respiratory infection, specifically calicivirus. Small nose lesions are some

While many cat breeds are popular among their aficionados, my favorite "breed," and that of many of my readers, is the so-called domestic cat, also known affectionately as moggie, alley-cat, house cat, or what is called in cat shows that include them, "household pet." You may sub

Are you just plain fed up with back and forth visits to the vet? Was your pet repeatedly prescribed with antibiotics and other pet bladder infection medications only for signs and symptoms to recur a week or two after? If your dog or cat is once again exhibiting classical urinary signs like strainin

Ever wonder why cats land on their feet? The answer might surprise you.

It is common for pet cats to occasionally lose their fur in patches on their bodies. It is important to determine the cause of the hair loss so you can try to fix the problem. Many times, cats will obsessively groom themselves, which can cause them to lose fur in spots. The cat may have an allergy t

The great debate among pet lovers has long been, "Which makes the better pet: a dog or a cat?" There is, of course, no way to settle this matter definitively. Some folks prefer dogs and others like cats.

Cat Eye infection or Uveitis refers to an inflammation of certain inner pigmented structures of the cat's eye. Many of the infectious diseases in cats involve the eyes. Therefore, Uveitis is a fairly common disease seen in cats. Sometimes, eye injuries caused by fights or accidents can also giv

Kidney cancer occurs most often in older cats.cat image by nutech21 from Fotolia.comThere are a number of different types of kidney or renal cancer in cats. According to the Long Beach Animal Hospital, the most common type of renal cancer is lymphosarcoma, a form of the disease that...

Any pet lover can't turn away a kitten that needs help. Like any self-respecting human, I took the kitten to the vet for a check up. The visit went well (with some medications for cold was prescribed). The young feline recovered in no time. However after a while, there were some reddish circles