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Six Ways to Deal With the Loss of Your Cat

When a pet passes away it can be just as difficult as losing a loved one. Perhaps that pOrange Cat Slideet was a childhood friend who pounced the mud puddles with us in hopes of catching frogs or maybe that special sweetie was simply a listening ear as we went through the challenges of a divorce or other difficult time in our lives. No matter what reason we loved our pet, one thing is certain, saying goodbye is one of the most difficult challenges we will ever face.

 

Signs that your Cat is Sick

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Veterinarian with CatWhen it comes to being a pet parent, it can be so very scary when our cats begin to act sick or strange. First their eating habits may change; they may begin to lie around and even try to find a spot to be alone. All of these signs can be very troubling to us common folk who aren’t really sure what these signs are pointing to.  

Tired of the constant worry that unusual pet symptoms can bring, we decided to sit down with a local vet to find out exactly what symptoms should be warrant for concern, how to handle them and what they can mean.

 

Elderly Cat Care

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Our cats become a part of the family over time. But unlike humans, who are considered elderly at 60 or 65, cats are considered "senior citizens" at Maine Coonthe ripe old age of 10. It is important to understand the proper care of cats at all stages of life. A kitten cannot be fed, groomed, medicated, and treated the same way as an elderly cat. Here is a guide to proper Elderly Cat Care.

   

The Top Ten Cat Celebrities Of All Time

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Silly CatThe pup-arazzi are hot on the trails of these cat celebs . . . from real life puff balls to our favorite cartoon cats, these felines stole our hearts, made us laugh and gave us something to look forward to on Saturday mornings.

So what fabulous felines made our list? Read on to find out which cats take the cake . . . or catnip . . . and make our top ten list of the greatest of the great.

Garfield
The lasagna eating, sharp witted, Odie loathing orange cat of Dave . . . our favorite beloved comic character turned cartoon and movie star steals our hearts decade after decade. While producers and writers may reinvent Garfield from time to time, his charm and comic genius never changes. From page to screen . . . he’s one loveable cat that just gets better with age.