| Channel | Content | Dek | Promo Image (if available) |
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| Whole Health | Ringworm: The Leading Cause of Cat Skin Disease | Ringworm has recently shown up at several animal shelters, but can be difficult to spot or diagnose. Here’s how you can prevent this tenacious skin disease from affecting your cat. |  |
| Nutrition Now | 7 Food Ingredients for Your Cat’s Health | Some cat foods are now specially formulated to protect your cat against common health problems. |  |
| Blissful Cat | Technology Made for Cats | Want to monitor what your cat is doing at any given time of day? New high-tech devices, such as a cat collar that tweets on Twitter, can help you do just that. |  |
| Behavior Basics | International Homeless Animals’ Day: Make a Difference | August 21 is International Homeless Animals’ Day. Here’s how you can help to transform cats from homeless to happy and homeward bound. |  |
| Meowza | Pavlov's Cat Scratch Feeder | Like chefs preparing for a gourmet feast, many cats sharpen their claws before they eat. The Pavlov’s Cat Scratch Feeder allows your cat to scratch up a storm while simultaneously activating a food dispenser that releases dry food or treats from its hidden center storage area. The durable device also features a whimsical paw-shaped base. Your cat will probably soon figure out that it will be automatically rewarded with food if it scratches, thus saving your furniture and providing your feline with an enjoyable, filling time. $45 at PETCO online. |
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| Get The Scoop | Spaying and Neutering | How soon after my cat has given birth can I have her spayed? |
If you live with a cat, having her spayed (or him neutered) is one of the most responsible actions you can take. With so many orphaned and homeless kittens available, preventing unwanted pregnancies is extremely important. And having your cat spayed or neutered will help curtail roaming, fighting and other undesired behaviors that can lead to injury or even death. You should first consult with your veterinarian for the ideal time to have your cat spayed. If all health parameters are in order, the vet may recommend the procedure near weaning (three-to-four weeks after delivery) in order to prevent another pregnancy. In some cases the procedure can be done earlier, but again, the matter should be discussed with your vet. If your cat is not spayed, she will be more likely to develop mammary tumors and uterine infections. Early spaying is key in preventing these, and other, health problems. It is not important for cats to have a litter of kittens first, as this offers absolutely no health or behavioral benefits. Many veterinarians recommend spaying and neutering at an early age, prior to the first heat cycle. |
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