QuickTips Index

Substances Unsafe for Cats
This is by no means a list of everything on the planet that's bad for cats. But it's a few of the things that should be avoided by themselves or as an ingredient in something else. Use caution with cats by avoiding these unsafe substances.

Reasons to Adopt a Shelter Cat
While we all know a number of valid reasons why adopting shelter cats does a huge service to cats, have you ever considered the benefits humans derive from adopting a cat from a shelter? A cat named Wellington shares this information from the viewpoint of a cat.

Kymythy R. Schultze, CN
Short profile of author Kymythy R. Schultze, author of many books on feeding dogs and cats.

Cats' Urine pH Factor
It has become widely acknowledged that a cat's urine pH can be directly related to the health of its urinary tract. Is your cat in danger of developing crystals in his urinary tract? How does his diet affect his urine pH? Here is help in removing the mystery of the desired range of feline urine pH, and how these numbers can correlate to a cat's urinary tract health.

Your Cat's Nutritional Requirements - The Basics
Your Cat's Nutritional Requirements: The Basics, guest article by author Kymythy Schultze, CN for About.com Cats.

Cat Health FAQs
Many specific questions about the health of cats can only be answered by a veterinarian after a thorough examination of the cat. However I can sometimes respond to more general questions. Read my replies to some of the frequently asked questions I receive about cats.

Prevent Illegal Cat Scratching the Humane Way
Destructive and painful scratching is a source of disruption in many households occupied by cats. It is probably the #1 reason cats are either declawed, abandoned or surrendered to shelters. The good news is that you can prevent illegal scratching with the combined resources offered here.

Clean Green Homemade Roach Trap
Try this recipe for a DIY roach trap. It is safe only if you keep it out of reach of your cats, as borax can be toxic to cats if ingested in quantity.

Kitten Food 101
Kittens are not just miniature cats. Kittens' growth and development need extra protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals to get the right start in life. The extra protein is needed for growth and development of strong muscles and supporting tissue; fat is essential for fatty acids, as a carrier for fat-soluble vitamins, and for the additional calories for energy. As a rule, only foods specifically formulated to meet kittens' needs should be fed to kittens.

Cat Behavior 101
Behavioral problems in cats, such as avoiding the litterbox, excessive meowing and other attention-seeking behavior, biting and painful or destructive scratching can be corrected by first eliminating physical causes, then instituting a program of gradual retraining, with the help of these resources. Remember that there are no bad cats, only uninformed cat caregivers.

Help for Giving Nasty-Tasting Pills to Cats
Follow the advice in this tip for helping to get your cat to willingly swallow nasty tasting pills.

Make Drinking Water More Interesting to Cats
Here's a quick tip for stimulating your cat's interest in drinking water during hot summer months.

Dispensing Multiple Pills to Cats Who Don't Like Pilling
Quick tip for dispensing multiple small pills to cats who don't like to take pills.

Ways to Remove Cat Hair from Furniture
Quick and inexpensive tips for cat hair removal from furniture.

Cat-Safe Ant Control
Are you bothered by ants, but don't want to cause potential harm to your cats by using toxic ant control means? Here are a few quick tips for getting rid of ants in a cat-safe home.

New Use for Nylon Netting
Nylon netting takes on a whole new use with this quick tip for easy, economical cleaning green, for a cat-safe home.

Store Those Wand Toys Safely
Wand and fishing pole type toys are wonderful for interactive play with cats, but they can be dangerous if left accessible to cats when unsupervised. Here is a tip for safe storage of these wand toys for cats.