Domestic (pet) cats bite for a variety of reasons. When they are kittens it might not be so much of a problem but as they get older their bites get stronger and are not so cute. There are four main reasons cats bite. Knowing what those are is the key to putting a stop to the problem.

Cats can vomit. Cats can vomit a lot. Cat owners just put up with it. But is there something more to it? Is there something you should do for your kitty?

Just as a lot of information and controversy has developed over the last decade or so about children and immunizations, there has been nearly as much that has surfaced about our pets and their vaccinations. The concerns and information regarding vaccines and our pets has to do with the same possible illnesses and negative side effects that immunizations may have on our children.

A typical shelter may have four or five times as many cats than dogs. Why is this?

The first thing you do when leash training a kitten is to get him used to a collar. Buy a lightweight collar, never leave it on when you aren’t there, and go slowly.

Before you start trying to leash train a kitten, you need to take into consideration the nature of cats. A leash or collar or halter is contrary to everything a cat values and relies on to survive. He is doing you a big fat favor (and making a big statement about trust) if he complies with the training at all.

Once a kitten is used to his collar, slowly get him used to wearing a halter. There are two types of halters. After the halter, get him used to the weight of the leash.

A few tips about leash training your new kitten.

A week before Christmas, five black and white whirlwind kittens came into our lives.