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I am often asked for tips on traveling with cats. There are a myriad of suggestions to cover because we have to manage both the seasoned traveler and the cat that has not left the house in 10 years and has a panic attack in the car! [Read more…] about Happy Trails! Tips for traveling with your cat.

Many of us have lived through it or thought about that dreaded moment when you realize your beloved cat has been lost. What do you do and how on earth will you find your lost cat in the maze of your neighborhood? The following is a list of every suggestion I can think of to try and I would try them all! [Read more…] about Help! My Cat Got Out!!!

As with humans there are traits that individuals are born with that are out of our control. While some may argue these traits can be changed, others protest that they are ingrained into the very nature of who we are and will remain unchanged despite all attempts to alter them. Little research has been done about genetic influences on the behavior of domestic cats. There are specific peculiarities that have developed as a result of breeding; for example, blue-eyed white cats are usually deaf, with some females displaying exaggerated levels of timidity and unusual sexual behavior. Siamese have developed crossed eyes, yet have compensated and have virtually normal vision despite this. Friendliness is a trait that is mostly influenced by characteristics inherited from the father, whom most kittens never meet and most humans never know. [Read more…] about Realistic Expectations: Learning To Love Your Cat For Who They Are!