New to Cats - Getting Your First Cat
Getting your first cat or kitten can be a huge step for a "Cat Newbie." These helpful articles and resources will help you in making that all-important decision of committing to a lifetime relationship. Whether you've just adopted your first cat, or are just thinking about getting one, this is the place to start.
Should I get an adult cat or kitten for my first cat?
A reader is interested in getting her first cat and asks whether an adult cat or kitten is the best choice. Read my reply to this cat FAQ.
A reader is interested in getting her first cat and asks whether an adult cat or kitten is the best choice. Read my reply to this cat FAQ.
Before You Get Your First Cat
Getting a cat for the first time involves a lot more than just picking out a cat. Here is the help you'll need, including how to know if you're ready, where to go to get a cat, what kind of cat to get, kitten vs adult, and more. If you do not yet have a cat, this course is a prerequisite for "Your First Cat."
Getting a cat for the first time involves a lot more than just picking out a cat. Here is the help you'll need, including how to know if you're ready, where to go to get a cat, what kind of cat to get, kitten vs adult, and more. If you do not yet have a cat, this course is a prerequisite for "Your First Cat."
Your First Cat - Online Tutorial
Now that you've committed to getting your first cat, this tutorial was designed to make your relationship with this special cat a lasting one, starting with the things you'll need to do before bringing him or her home, and all the information you'll need to become an excellent cat parent to your new cat.
Now that you've committed to getting your first cat, this tutorial was designed to make your relationship with this special cat a lasting one, starting with the things you'll need to do before bringing him or her home, and all the information you'll need to become an excellent cat parent to your new cat.
Email Class for New Cat Owners
Introduction to Cat Care - Your New Cat. The same content as the online course, but delivered by email once a week. Subjects cover intelligent food choices, avoiding litter box problems, and claw management, to name a few. The class is also self-paced, so take as long as you need.
Introduction to Cat Care - Your New Cat. The same content as the online course, but delivered by email once a week. Subjects cover intelligent food choices, avoiding litter box problems, and claw management, to name a few. The class is also self-paced, so take as long as you need.
Top Mistakes by New Cat Owners
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new cat owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
Before adopting a cat for the first time, do your homework to avoid these top mistakes made by new cat owners. By avoiding these mistakes, you and your cat will have a much better chance at a happy long-term relationship.
The R Factor
Caring for a cat or kitten is a big responsibility--make sure you're ready for this commitment before making that decision.
Caring for a cat or kitten is a big responsibility--make sure you're ready for this commitment before making that decision.
When Discipline is Necessary
Cats are basically pretty well-behaved critters, and rarely "act out" unless there is a problem. Learn how to analyze "behavioral problems," and the appropriate ways of countering them.
Cats are basically pretty well-behaved critters, and rarely "act out" unless there is a problem. Learn how to analyze "behavioral problems," and the appropriate ways of countering them.
New Cat City: My First Cat Adoption
Join me in following the efforts of a friend of mine who is trying to overcome his allergies to cats while wrestling with all the details of preparing to adopt one or two furkids. While you're there, feel free to post your comments.
Join me in following the efforts of a friend of mine who is trying to overcome his allergies to cats while wrestling with all the details of preparing to adopt one or two furkids. While you're there, feel free to post your comments.
Shopping List for Your New Cat
Plan ahead so you won't have to make rush trips for necessary supplies on the big day.
Plan ahead so you won't have to make rush trips for necessary supplies on the big day.
Cat-Proofing Your Home
Make it easy on both family and your new companion by doing a little judicious house-proofing.
Make it easy on both family and your new companion by doing a little judicious house-proofing.
How to Manage Your Cat's Claws
You may have concerns about your furniture, drapes, and carpet, but proper claw management will ensure your cat gets the scratching exercise he needs for strong muscle tone and supple limbs, and save your furniture at the same time.
You may have concerns about your furniture, drapes, and carpet, but proper claw management will ensure your cat gets the scratching exercise he needs for strong muscle tone and supple limbs, and save your furniture at the same time.
How to Make Your Cat a Lifetime Family Member
Now that your new cat is home, here are the essentials you'll need to bond him into your family, and enjoy his company for many, many years.
Now that your new cat is home, here are the essentials you'll need to bond him into your family, and enjoy his company for many, many years.
How to Make Your House a Great Place for Your Cat
Just as you may need a TV, books, or a garden, for the quality of life you enjoy, so does your cat have certain needs. By providing him with the essentials, your relationship with your cat will grow, and kitty will truly feel "at home."
Just as you may need a TV, books, or a garden, for the quality of life you enjoy, so does your cat have certain needs. By providing him with the essentials, your relationship with your cat will grow, and kitty will truly feel "at home."
FAQ - Is my apartment big enough for a cat
FAQ about cats - Is my apartment big enough for a cat? I'd like to get a cat for companionship, but I'm not sure if my place is big enough for a cat.
FAQ about cats - Is my apartment big enough for a cat? I'd like to get a cat for companionship, but I'm not sure if my place is big enough for a cat.
Advanced Tips for Choosing Cat Food
Cat food is one of the most important expenses of feline guardianship, next to veterinary care. It is important also to note that proper diet can eliminate or delay veterinary expense for a number of serious medical conditions.
Cat food is one of the most important expenses of feline guardianship, next to veterinary care. It is important also to note that proper diet can eliminate or delay veterinary expense for a number of serious medical conditions.
Learning to Live with Sophie
Guest Writer Kelly L. Henderson shares her experiences in learning to live with her very first cat. She says the experience has been both frustrating and rewarding, but never a dull moment.
Guest Writer Kelly L. Henderson shares her experiences in learning to live with her very first cat. She says the experience has been both frustrating and rewarding, but never a dull moment.