What is catnip? What exactly does it do to cats and how does it do it? What are the uses and concerns about catnip?

This article is about the behavior restrictions with designer cats. Sometime the welfare of the cat is in jeopardy due to getting the look of the desired cat.

I'm a traditional dog owner and lover. Lately though, I have learned, often through the women in my life, the wonder and magic of cats, and have decided to be a cat-owner as well. This has become a blessing for me. A lot of men are ware of cats, perhaps because "dog is man's best friend", which we learn from childhood, but, I've also learned, so can a cat. Though not always, a cat can be a bit more standoffish than a dog. Patience is required in cases like this. Many cats love their independence and one must "earn their trust". Once you have, many cats will follow you around like a dog. Of course, most dog owners know it is "love at first bite...of food". Whomever feeds them is their new mommy or daddy, whereas, with many cats, the first few months is spent trying to figure out which food the cat will eat or snub its nose at.

Cats have been our human companions for many years -- more than 6,000. Cats may disagree, but they can be happily kept inside all the time, and an indoor cat is much healthier and safer than an unprotected outdoor cat. But cats must at least be able to see what's going on outside.

The best food for your pet depends on a number of your pet's particular needs. Learn about the elements that should be considered and be sure you are buying safe food. Your pet deserves the same treatment as the rest of your family.

When one thinks about cats as pets, the image that comes to mind is of a big furry cat lying down in his cat bed with a big plate of milk by his side. Cats have been known to be lazy, aristocratic interior house pets but that is not necessarily a rule. Most cats are very active, natural born hunters, who like to wander freely.

Instead of buying small bits, bulk catnip purchases are a good way to fulfill all your catnip needs conveniently and economically while saving you time and effort. You might not realize all you can use it for, either.

Looking to add some excitement to your cats life? Catnip cat toys bring joy to felines everywhere and will help you exercise your feline!

Most cats will battle a parasite of some sort at some point in their lives. There are four types of hookworm that may possibly infect your cat. Ancylostoma tubaeforme is known as the feline hookworm, and Ancylostoma braziliense is known as the canine and feline hookworm. Uncinaria stenocephala is known as the northern canine hookworm. Ancylostoma caninum, or the canine hookworm, is said by some authoritative sources not to infect cats, but rather only foxes, dogs, and perhaps humans.

Vaccines can protect your cat against serious infectious illnesses. Your veterinarian can help you select the right vaccines to protect your cat.

Cat eye care sometimes includes diagnosing cataracts. Not all feline cataracts lead to surgery or blindness. Awareness for the symptoms of cataracts is the first step to proper cat eye care diagnosis. Understanding your options is the first step to proper treatment.

If you've always wanted a cat that was more agile than any tennis pro, then find some Abyssinian cat breeders. Their cats are agile and active ancestors of the ancient land of Abyssinia, now Ethiopia.