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If you're considering showing your pedigreed cat or your household pet, these terms will get you familiar with terminology used in cat shows.

Cats communicate with both their voices and their bodies. Accurately reading these signs can provide insight into your cat's state of mind.

A microchip implant for the purpose of pet identification is becoming more and more popular. AVID Microchip and Home Again Microchip are widely-used companies.

It is a good idea to have a pet first aid kit. A pet first aid kit should include everything you might need if your pet were involved in an emergency.

Despite the common assumption that cats release and recapture their prey as part of a cruel game, this form of "play" is actually a defensive behaviour.

Cats engage in various rubbing behaviours as a form of communication, to mark territory and reinforce group identity.

Few pet parents realize that declawing a cat is not a simple procedure that merely clips off their cat's sharp claws.

The social behaviour of cats is often a mystery to people. This article explains aspects of cat culture that influence a variety of feline social behaviours.

Nursing orphan kittens can be fun and rewarding. In order to be successful there are dos and don't s to bottle feeding kittens.

There are safe, effective ways to deter cats from eating houseplants, digging around in their soil, and using large plant pots as litter boxes.

Cats use their flexible tails to communicate a variety of things, ranging from friendly greeting to impending attack.

Why are some cats timid and fearful whereas others are bold and confident? Research indicates that as with people, both nature and nurture play a role.

Why do cats hiss, purr, howl, suck on wool, go on mad dashes around the house, scratch things, and eat grass? This article answers these questions and more.

By putting together a pet first aid health chart you will learn what is normal or abnormal for your pet in regards to its health.

Vaccinations are imperative to the health of your dog. I've outlined different dog vaccinations and puppy vaccinations that might be recommended by your veterinarian.

Various studies of cat and dog intelligence give felines the edge on some measures of intelligence and dogs the advantage on others.