Ava

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Cat Tips

"Punishment" is not in your cat's vocabulary. Positive reinforcement of good behavior -- with treats, attention and verbal praise -- solves most kitty behavioral problems.

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How to best bond with your new cat

Bringing a new cat home can be stressful for both you and your new furry friend. Find out the best ways to bond with your cat so you’ll be closer than ever.

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How to Exercise Your Cat

Cats need exercise too! While it's easy to get a dog to be more active by walking it more, you can use these tips to sneak some fitness into your cat's sedentary lifestyle.

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Are Mischievous Cats Just Bored?

Is your cat always in your closet? Does she knock over plants and bother you at night? Your home could be dullsville for your feline, but it may only require simple changes.

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Hidden Causes of Cat Obesity

While overfeeding is the primary source of obesity in cats, it's not the only one.

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Cats Sacrifice Efficiency for Smooth Moves

Your cat's gait carries more meaning than the need to get from point A to point B, and it may offer explanation for the hunger that soon follows.

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The Breed Spotlight

  • Average Adult Weight
    9 to 20 pounds

    Personality
    Easygoing and affectionate

    Optimal Home
    Does best in homes with plenty of space. Its gentle nature makes it a perfect choice for families.

  • Average Adult Weight
    Five to 11 pounds

    Personality
    Intelligent, gentle loyal

    Optimal Home 
    Adapt to different environments. Can usually entertain themselves for a while with toys, so they are good pets for working individuals

  • Breed Name
    Norwegian Forest Cat

    Average Adult Weight
    8 to 16 pounds

    Personality
    Easygoing, mischievous, playful and loving.

    Optimal Home
    Great family pet. Can be left alone for up to eight hours a day.

  • Breed Name
    Snowshoe

    Average Adult Weight
    6 to 14 pounds

    Personality
    Playful, smart, curious and eccentric.

    Optimal Home:
    Best with kids older than 6. Should not be left alone for long.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 14 pounds

    Personality
    Intelligent and playful. Winning personality. Craves human companionship.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors. Should not be left alone for long periods.

  • Average Adult Weight
    8 to 16 pounds

    Personality
    Large, lovable and social. Enjoys curling up on its owner’s lap.

    Optimal Home
    Great family pet. Requires attention.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 12 pounds

    Personality
    People-oriented, spirited, playful and vocal.

    Optimal Home
    Best with kids older than 6, adults and seniors. Requires a lot of attention and should not be left alone for more than eight hours a day.

  • Average Adult Weight
    9 to 18 pounds

    Personality
    Confident, intelligent, independent and easygoing.

    Optimal Home
    Best with adults, and children older than 6. Good for busy families that can spend some quality time with their cat while at home.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 16 pounds

    Personality
    Loves to be held. Intelligent and playful. Fits in well with other cats.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors. Needs quality time with owners, but minimal activity.

  • Average Adult Weight
    7 to 14 pounds

    Personality
    Docile, loving, devoted and playful.

    Optimal Home
    Requires attention and daily grooming. Apartment living OK. Gets along well with others.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 11 pounds

    Personality
    Social, intelligent and full of personality. Craves attention.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children over 6, adults and seniors. Should not be left alone for too long

  • Average Adult Weight:
    6 to 15 pounds

    Personality:
    Easygoing, devoted, gentle and loving. Enjoys being held, and can be vocal.

    Optimal Home:
    Good for loving homes and those with multiple cats. Craves attention from owners.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Vocal. Will bond deeply with their owners.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children older than 11 years of age, adults and seniors. Needs a quiet, controlled environment.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 12 pounds

    Personality
    Smart, sassy, courageous and tenacious. Needs attention.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children over 6, adults and seniors. Should be indoor-only and receive appropriate attention.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 9 pounds

    Personality
    Social, full of personality, talkative and extremely intelligent.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors. With socialization, OK with other cats and cat-friendly dogs.

  • Average Adult Weight
    4 to 9 pounds

    Personality
    Confident, curious, outgoing, affectionate. Needs ample attention.

    Optimal Home
    Home should accommodate this short-legged breed. Best with children older than 6, adults and seniors.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Devoted, affectionate, inquisitive and playful.

    Optimal Home:
    Good with children, adults, seniors, cats and cat-friendly dogs. Should not be left alone for more than eight hours.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Needs loyal companionship. Highly energetic and playful.

    Optimal Home
    Can only tolerate a certain amount of alone time. Best with adults and children 6 years and older.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Graceful, affectionate, playful, intelligent and active.

    Optimal Home
    Best with children ages 6 and older. This active cat enjoys a lot of human companionship.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 9 pounds

    Personality
    Extremely active, intelligent, people-oriented and curious.

    Optimal Home
    Needs a lot of attention. Requires up to four hours of alone time. Best with children older than 6.

  • Average Adult Weight
    7 to 13 pounds

    Personality
    Mix between a loyal lap kitty and a cat that does not demand much attention.

    Optimal Home
    Great for families with children, as well as working individuals.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Loving, outgoing, vocal, loyal and people-oriented.

    Optimal Home
    Best with adults and children older than 6. Only tolerates about eight hours of alone time, so maximum attention is needed.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 13 pounds

    Personality
    Mellow, loving, intelligent, sweet-tempered and highly adaptable.

    Optimal Home
    Good with adults, seniors and children older than 6. OK in apartments and larger homes.

  • Average Adult Weight
    7 to 18 pounds

    Personality
    Active, agile and playful. Can be taught tricks, such as fetching.

    Optimal Home
    Needs attention. Best with adults and children older than 11.

  • Average Adult Weight
    7 to 15 pounds

    Personality
    Well-behaved with guidance. Confident, vocal and extroverted.

    Optimal Home
    Enjoys companionship and should not be left alone for long hours. Best with owners that can match their playtime drive.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Easygoing. Loves attention.

    Optimal Home
    Works well in a variety of homes, including those with young children and cat-friendly dogs. Should not be left alone for more than eight hours.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Active, agile, curious, vocal and dedicated. Makes friends easily.

    Optimal Home
    Requires a lot of attention; is not optimal for individuals who are gone for most of the day.

  • Average Adult Weight
    8 to 20 pounds

    Personality
    Mellow, sweet and intelligent. Craves attention.

    Optimal Home
    Requires a quiet place to rest, but generally gets along well with everyone.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 14 pounds

    Personality
    Active and intelligent, without being high-strung. Often watch over the happenings in the home.

    Optimal Home
    Good with seniors and children over 6. Don’t like being left alone for long periods of time.

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 15 pounds

    Personality
    Loving, chatty, very intelligent and devoted to their owners.

    Optimal Home
    This social breed craves attention. Best for adults, seniors, and children over the age of 6.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 14 pounds

    Personality
    Devoted, sweet, affectionate, quiet and loyal.

    Optimal Home
    Must live indoors only. Do best when they receive ample attention. Good for young children and seniors.

  • Average Adult Weight

    6 to 12 pounds

    Personality
    Affectionate, smart and talkative like a Siamese; playful and devoted like a Burmese

    Optimal Home
    Homes with adults, seniors and children over the age of 6

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 15 pounds

    Personality
    Loving and gentle, not overly active, but enjoy playtime

    Optimal Home
    Get along well with adults, seniors, children over 6, and other pets when properly socialized

  • Average Adult Weight
    5 to 9 pounds

    Personality
    Intelligent, busy, crave human companionship

    Optimal Home
    Likely to be by your side day and night, if allowed. Best for seniors, adults and children over 6

  • Average Adult Weight
    15 to 20 pounds

    Personality
    Very docile, people-oriented, craves companionship

    Optimal Home
    Good with young children and adolescents; can enjoy the company of dogs when socialized together

  • Average Adult Weight
    9 to 17 pounds

    Personality
    Energetic, intelligent, playful, loyal and talkative

    Optimal Home
    A stable home environment is desired, as cats can reach 20 years of age or more.

  • Average Adult Weight
    6 to 10 pounds

    Personality
    Very active, high-spirited, affectionate, loving companions

    Optimal Home 
    This breed craves attention. Good for multi-cat homes or homes with children 6 and up

  • Average Adult Weight
    7 to 14 pounds

    Personality
    Intelligent, poised and loving. Clever at getting what they want

    Optimal Home
    Well behaved and quiet; perfect for working families and retired individuals

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