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Beds
Your cat tends to sleep wherever the urge hits him, as long as that place happens to be warm and comfortable. Most cats manage to cram in enough short catnaps to add up to eighteen hours every day. But if your cat is alone at home during the day while ...

First Supplies for Your Kitten or Cat
Use these checklists to make sure you have the essentials - and the indulgences - for your new pet.

Housing
As you observe your cat sprawled across the top of your dresser or curled up comfortably in the middle of your bed, it may be difficult to fully accept that your home is not her natural environment. As we have domesticated cats and brought them inside, ...

Collars
When selecting neckwear for your cat, however, your primary considerations should be her safety and comfort.Why does your cat need a collar? Contrary to her belief, it's not to scare away the birds she's trying to creep up on! For one, its somewhere to ...

Litter Box Location
You probably prefer a quiet, private place to go to the bathroom. Well, your cat is no different. That why it's important to put her litter box in a low-traffic location that's easy for her to reach. Note Your Cat's Preferences Understandably, most ...

Choosing Toys for Your Cat
There are the right toys, and there are the wrong toys. Which ones does your cat play with? Your playful pussycat may turn everything from a ball of newspaper to a paper grocery sack into a toy, but that doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate the real ...

Your Cat’s Bed
Unlike dogs, cats don't necessarily need a special bed of their own. Independent felines seek out their own napping spots - a snuggly couch corner, their favorite humans bed, or under a table in a quiet corner. As long as it's warm and comfy, they're ...

Choosing a Carrier
Every now and then - despite your cat's objections - you need to take her somewhere with you. And when you do, the only practical approach is to use a pet carrier. A carrier keeps your feisty feline contained on that annual trip to the veterinarian - ...

Food and Water Containers
A bowl is a bowl, right? Wrong. Choosing the right food and water bowls for your cat can be just as important as choosing the right food. First, each cat needs her own set of bowls - one for water and one for food. If two or more cats share a bowl, Ms. ...

Get Your Cat a Harness and a Leash
Learn what it takes to walk your cat.

Picking a Litter Box for Your Kitten
Lucky for you, your kitty likes to clean up after herself. And a litter box gives her a place to do just that. The question is what kind of litter box should you choose? The Basics You want to pick a litter box that's made of durable plastic, so it ...

Appropriate Toys for Your Kitten
Choose playthings for your cat's enjoyment and health.