http://www.catsuppliesnow.com Cat Supplies and Cat Products Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:35:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you've always wanted to own a wild cat, you may want to take a close look at the Egyptian Mau. This cat, which is descended from cats that lived in ancient Egypt, is closely related to the African Wild Cat. When you look at a Mau, you are looking ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/20/discover-the-exotic-egyptian-mau/ If you've always wanted a monkey, then you may just want to take a look at the charming Devon Rex cat breed. These playful, good natured little cats have been frequently compared to monkeys and mischievous children. These cats have oversize ears, enormous eyes and a slightly pug nose. This ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/19/is-the-devon-rex-right-for-you/ If you ever felt the need to take a second look to be sure the animal in front of you was actually a cat, then you've probably already seen a Cornish Rex. These unusual looking cats are very different from other cat breeds in appearance and coat texture. Some people ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/18/about-the-cornish-rex/ Are you interested in finding a purebred cat? As you shop for your cat, you may notice the initials CFA in some advertisements. What exactly does this mean? CFA stands for the Cat Fancier's Association, the largest purebred cat registry in the world. The CFA was created to maintain breed ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/17/about-the-cat-fanciers-association/ Even if you've never heard of the Colorpoint Shorthair cat before, you may have seen several of these elegant animals. Many people mistake Colorpoint Shorthairs for their close relative, the Siamese. After all, the only real difference in their appearance is that the Colorpoint has a variety of point colors ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/17/a-look-at-the-colorpoint-shorthair-cat/ If you are looking for a cat breed that is as wonderful as a good French wine, you may want to consider the Chartreux cat. After all, a legend tells that this breed was named for the Chartreuse liquor that Carthusian monks were so famous for. Of course, while it ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/16/is-a-chartreux-cat-right-for-you/ Why Cats Scratch Are your chairs, window screens, and rugs all turning to confetti beneath your cat's lethal claws? If so, you may be wondering how you can stop this behavior. Of course, it may be easier to stop your cat from destroying your home if you understand why he ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/15/why-cats-scratch-are-your-chairs-window-screens-and-rugs/ One of the most important things you can do for your cat is to be sure its health is protected. Cat vaccinations can protect your cat from many common cat ailments. You should begin vaccinating your kitten when he is six to eight weeks old. Before this time, his ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/14/cat-vaccinations-protecting-your-cat/ If you've never owned a cat before, you may not realize that cats can suffer from quite a few different health problems. Some of these problems are easily preventable, while others are hereditary. One of the most common cat health problems is the hairball. Cats groom themselves constantly with their tongues. ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/13/common-cat-health-problems/ Has your cat been coughing and hacking? If so, he may have hairballs. If you see disgusting skinny oval blobs on the floor, you will know that your cat has managed to dislodge one of his hairballs. What exactly is a hairball? It is a mass of hair and food that ... http://www.catsuppliesnow.com/2008/11/11/cat-hairballs/