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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.

• Five Ways To Make Your Shelter Cat Feel at Home

  Shelter cats make great pets. There are just a few things to know to make your new cat's transition to your home easier for both her and you.

• Writers Who Love Their Cats

  Why is it that so many literary and creative types gravitate
  toward cats? Here, authors who gain inspiration from their pets.

• How Your Cat Says "I Love You"

  A feline can't speak those three magic words, but it can certainly show you how much it cares. Here are seven signs that your cat is crazy -- about you.

• ID Your Relationship With Your Cat

  How would you best describe your relationship with your cat? Is your pet like a member of your family, a best friend, a companion? Or an exotic, furry curiosity?

• From Feline to Family Member

  Seven ways to show your cat that it's a true member of your clan.

• Misbehaving Cats Need Schooling

  When you live with someone, including one or more feline friends, their annoying bad habits can drive you crazy over time. A refresher behaviour course may be in order, with you serving as teacher.

• Do cats respond to different human languages or accents?

  My cat understands basic commands from me, but when a friend recently visited from Europe, my cat would not respond to her at all, even when she said the same words in English.

• The Best Way to Pet Your Cat

  Most cats enjoy a relaxing rubdown, but some methods will please them more than others. Our feline massage experts teach you the best techniques.

• Can Your Cat Save Your Life?

  I read about dogs that save their owners' lives by getting help or opening doors. Are there examples of cats that have saved their owners' lives?

• Do Cats Really Prefer Women?

  New research shows what many of us have long suspected: Cats adore women. But why, and can men enjoy equally strong bonds with felines?

• Famous Fathers and Their Cats

  Happy Father’s Day! As we look back at famous dads who adored cats, here’s what to consider if you’re thinking of getting a cat for your Dad or male significant other.

• Cat Ownership Keeps the Doctor Away

  Cats are more than cute and cuddly. Recent studies reveal how cat ownership improves human health -- both physical and mental.

• Last-minute Holiday Food Gifts for Cats

  With a touch of creativity, you can satisfy all of the nice, not naughty, cats on your holiday shopping list with affordable, edible gifts they’ll actually use.

• Become a Health Detective for Your Cat

  Want to quickly spot signs of illness in your cat? We’ve uncovered the key symptoms to look -- and listen -- for.

• Moving With Your Cat

  Relocating to a new home can put a lot of stress on your cat. Make life easier for both you and your cat by following these tips.

• Must-read Books for Cat Owners

  While students immerse themselves in books again this month, consider adding these book classics and new favorites to your own cat library.

• Are Two or More Cats Better Than One?

  Want your cat to live a longer, happier life? Consider a roommate. Two or more cats can be optimal under certain circumstances.

• How to Live With Your Crepuscular Cat

  If you're finding that your daily routine conflicts with your cat's, you're not alone. It's time to tweak your pet's schedule to fit your needs.

• Adopt a Feline Friend for Life

  A house without a cat is not a home if you're a feline fancier, so here's what to do if you'd like to adopt a cat for the first time or to add to your preexisting cat crew. The simple process takes just six steps.

• Twelve Days of Cat Holiday Gifting

  While your cat may not mind milk from eight maids, we have better suggestions for twelve days worth of new and innovative products available this holiday season.

• New Cat Toys on the Holiday Horizon

  What might your kitty want this season? We have the inside scoop on new toys and gadgets that are guaranteed to please.

• Misbehaving Cats Need Schooling

  When you live with someone, including one or more feline friends, their annoying bad habits can drive you crazy over time. A refresher behavior course may be in order, with you serving as teacher.

• What to Do With a Demanding Kitty

  Whoever said that all cats are loners obviously never spent much time with a needy house kitty. Here's how to handle felines that demand your attention 24-7.

• Evaluate Cat Toys Like a Pro

  Learn how the pros select the best, most innovative cat toys.

• Smart Cat Tricks

  Maybe you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But you can teach cats --even old ones -- to come, stay and even close doors. Here, animal trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau shows you how.

• Purrsonality: Understanding Your Cat's Character

  Every living creature's got it -- that certain something (or somethings) that determine why it is the way it is. Here's how to understand it, plus a simple six-step program to help mold and maximize your cat's uniqueness.

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• 15-minute Cat Massage

  Set aside 15 minutes out of your day to massage your cat, and experience a new bond with your pet. Here's how.

• Brain Exercises for Your Cat

  Here are four easy ways you can keep your cat's mind and body engaged throughout the day.

• Take Great Photos of Your Cat

  Photographing your cat can be a snap with these easy instructions. You’ll be a pro in no time!

• How to Manage a Multi-cat Household

  If you're bringing a new kitten home, it's only proper that you should formally introduce this newest "keeper" kitty to the rest of the cats in your multi-cat household.

• Pregnancy, Babies and Cats

  If you're a newly pregnant woman, should you be worried about your cat?

• Cat Adoption Tips

  Thinking of adopting a kitten or cat? Here's what you need to know about pet rescue.

• Cat Love and Friendship

  Can cats really experience love? It's a question I'm familiar with -- both personally and professionally.

• Pregnancy, Babies and Cats

  If you’re a newly pregnant woman, should you be worried about your cat?

• Interview With Caroline Golon from RomeoTheCat.com

• Benefits of Adopting an Older Cat

  If you’re looking for a new pet to fill your home with love, consider an older cat before settling with a new kitty.

• Cat Superstitions

  A whimsical look at some of the many superstitions that surround cats - and where these particular beliefs came from.

• What to Look For in a Cat Sitter

  A short checklist of things to consider when looking for a reliable and trustworthy cat sitter that your pet will love.

• Fun and Entertaining Cat Games

  Cat games range from basic to complex, but the biggest component is always fun. Find out which games your cat will enjoy.

• The Pros and Cons of Being a Cat Lady

  Is your cat getting in the way of your dating life?

• Cat Therapy

  Cat therapy is gaining popularity as scientific research proves what cat owners have known for years: that cats are good for our heath.

• Cat Love and Friendship

  Can cats really experience love? It's a question I'm familiar with -- both personally and professionally.

• Cats in the Wedding

  If wedding bells are in your future, or that of a friend, make it an affair for the whole family, including the family cat.

• Best Books for Cat Lovers

  Are you a cat fancier? Bury your nose in one of these cat-themed books. These are must-reads for any cat fancier.

• Are You Obsessed With Your Cat?

  When the line crosses between devotion and obsession, how can a cat owner know if he or she is taking the relationship too far?

• 5 Great Cat Twitter Accounts to Follow

  Check out five of the most popular Twitter accounts by and for cat aficionados.

• Cat Napped: The Best Cat Beds

  They don't call it a "cat nap" for nothing. Cats love to snooze and relax, so why not help your pet be at its most comfortable while doing its favorite activity?

• My Cat Has No Table Manners!

  Can you teach a cat to have table manners? Here's my own experience.

• Tips for Car Travel With Your Cat

  With an increasing number of hotels, inns and resorts becoming more pet-friendly over the past few years, it's now possible to bring your cat with you on your travels -- especially if it's a road trip.

• Creative Cat-hair Removers

  If you're afraid to sit down in your home after putting on your black dress pants, try one or more of these creative ways to remove cat hair from almost anything.

• One-on-one With Happy Tails Books Author Kyla Duffy

  Kyla Duffy is most known for her dog projects, but she is certainly no stranger to kitties. We sat down with Duffy to talk about her first cat-related book.

ExpertQA

• My cat has a few behavior problems that I would like to discuss with a veterinarian. Should I just verbally describe the problems during the visit, or are there other steps I should take before bringing my cat to the vet?

• My cat often sits on my lap with its back facing toward me. Is my pet just looking out, or is there some other reason why it does this?