Most cats will simply walk away when they have had enough attention from you. Others, however, will nip at your hand. Why do they do this? You aren’t hurting him, just stroking, so it can get confusing.

Some cats become over stimulated easily. The stroking gets them wound and the bite relieves some of that tension. Others just never learned that biting was inappropriate behavior. There is no consensus on exactly why some cats bite and others don’t, but there are some warning signs you can look for that may help you prevent being bit.

Watch your cat’s tail. If the end begins twitching, this is a sure sign the cat is getting irritated. Unlike dogs, cats do not wag their tails. Another sign to look for is ear movement. Every cat owner is familiar with the flattened ears of an angry cat, but by that time, it is too late and you are nursing a bite. Watch for the ears to start turning to the sides. This is an indication your furry friend is getting agitated. Stop stroking now and you can prevent getting bit.

With cats that have a tendency to bite, it is good to follow what has been dubbed the seven-stroke rule. Allow yourself to stroke your cat only seven times to start. Then stop. This is usually short enough not to create agitation. Eventually you can add another stroke and then another, but do it slowly over time. This will give your cat time to build up to being stroked.

Just as some people prefer not to be touched, some cats are also this way. Learning to recognize the warning signs will help prevent anger on your part and irritation for your cat. This will make you both happier.

Having a pet could surely help you live a better life. In even the simplest effect, it could not be denied that pets bring this different aura to lives of people and it brightens a home. Any pet may be that secret stepping stone in achieving a certain amusement or comforter but there is something that sets up all these benefits higher, and that is if you choose cats as pets.

What is with cats? What makes them so special?

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Cats would really be great companions and friends.

Research shows that having cats as pets could really lighten up a person’s physiological, emotional and psychological side. This is very true. These benefits would really heal the wounds of solitude, age, stress and depression. In addition, cats are affectionate but less demanding, low maintenance and it would surely be very suitable for those who have a modern lifestyle.

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Cats are confidence boosters.

It is believed that people who take care of pets are more likely to be caring than those who are not. When old or sick people have pet cats, it would surely give rise to their esteem they will not feel useless or unworthy. When a person feels being needed, it radiates a very optimistic mind. Kids or young people, when being entrusted to do the care for pets, they would feel confident and responsible as well. Another thing is that by taking care of cats and other animals, people learn how to take care of others too.

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Cats as pets do also relieve you from stress

According to Medical studies, sitting on a chair, placing a cat on your lap and stroking its hair would let you feel comfortable and at peace. This would make you feel relaxed and would make you feel relieved from stress caused by whatever endeavor.

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Cats as health angels

According to the Society for Companion Animal Studies, patients recover or live longer through animals. It has been discovered that having pets would definitely ease the cases of physiological or psychological impairment in people.

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Cats as social catalysts

Cats as pets could let you drop your hesitations and shyness. It would tech you what the essence of being with others and exploring the world is. When you go with you cat, people would be interested and as a cat-lover, you would not hesitate to show your pet off.

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Our special team of cats who have attended UCLA (University of Cat Lovers Association) decided to learn to read. And lookie here, they found a couple of books they just adored!!!


                    

DESCRIPTION: Cats are known for being independant creatures, but in this new collection that draws from the archives of Guideposts magazines as well as other writers, readers will discover the feline’s softer side. Here are stories of cats who love unconditionally, who comfort and cuddle, and who sometimes forget they are cats. Some stories are touching, some are humorous, and some are bittersweet. But all will touch the hearts of cat owners and cat lovers alike.

DESCRIPTION: Cat lovers couldn’t get enough of Stories of Cats and the Lives They Touch, so Ideals Publications has created a new volume of stories that reveal the softer feline side. Drawn from the archives of Guideposts magazine as well as other sources, here are stories of cats who love unconditionally, who comfort and cuddle, and who sometimes forget they are cats. Whether humorous, touching, or bittersweet, these stories will touch the hearts of cat owners and cat lovers alike.

Having a pet could surely help you live a better life. In even the simplest effect, it could not be denied that pets bring this different aura to lives of people and it brightens a home. Any pet may be that secret stepping stone in achieving a certain amusement or comforter but there is something that sets up all these benefits higher, and that is if you choose cats as pets.

What is with cats? What makes them so special?

Cats would really be great companions and friends.

Research shows that having cats as pets could really lighten up a person’s physiological, emotional and psychological side. This is very true. These benefits would really heal the wounds of solitude, age, stress and depression. In addition, cats are affectionate but less demanding, low maintenance and it would surely be very suitable for those who have a modern lifestyle.

Cats are confidence boosters.

It is believed that people who take care of pets are more likely to be caring than those who are not. When old or sick people have pet cats, it would surely give rise to their esteem they will not feel useless or unworthy. When a person feels being needed, it radiates a very optimistic mind. Kids or young people, when being entrusted to do the care for pets, they would feel confident and responsible as well. Another thing is that by taking care of cats and other animals, people learn how to take care of others too.

Cats as pets do also relieve you from stress

According to Medical studies, sitting on a chair, placing a cat on your lap and stroking its hair would let you feel comfortable and at peace. This would make you feel relaxed and would make you feel relieved from stress caused by whatever endeavor.

Cats as health angels

According to the Society for Companion Animal Studies, patients recover or live longer through animals. It has been discovered that having pets would definitely ease the cases of physiological or psychological impairment in people.

Cats as social catalysts

Cats as pets could let you drop your hesitations and shyness. It would tech you what the essence of being with others and exploring the world is. When you go with you cat, people would be interested and as a cat-lover, you would not hesitate to show your pet off.

Cat owners know for a fact that bad cat breath can be downright awful. It isn’t that much different from bad human breath, as both are caused by bacteria found in the mouth that breaks protein down and releases the sulfur compounds out into the air. Sulfur smells really bad on its own, which is why breath containing it smells bad as well. The bacterium that causes bad breath with cats is normally associated with a buildup of tartar around the teeth. Tartar is yellow in color, known as a coating of bacteria, food, and minerals.

To cure your cat from bad breath, you’ll need to remove the buildup of tartar. There are several cat foods out there that are designed to reduce the buildup of tartar, many containing enzymes that will literally dissolve it. You can also give your cat treats as well, as many of them will help eliminate and prevent tartar. If the buildup of tartar is bad, you may need to have your cat’s teeth professionally cleaned. Once the tartar has been removed, the bad breath will go away.

You may be able to clean the tartar off your cat’s teeth at home. There are several toothpastes available for pets, available in several different flavors. You’ll need to get a mechanical toothbrush, as the motion is very important for removing tartar buildup. Toothpastes that contain enzymes will dissolve tartar, helping to cure bad breath. If you start early with brushing your cat’s teeth, you can virtually eliminate any type of tartar buildup that will ultimately lead to bad breath.

Some bacteria that lead to tartar can be found in your cat’s diet. When you feed him, you should always make sure that the food he consumes doesn’t contain a lot of bacteria. If you shop healthy and feed him only healthy foods, it can help his bad breath a great deal. When you give your pet a treat, make sure that the treat is designed to help with tartar. After your cat has finished eating, you can brush his teeth or rinse his mouth out. This way, you’ll get the bacteria out of his mouth before it has time to build up on his teeth.

Sometimes, cats may have a bad odor in their mouth that doesn’t come from tartar or bad breath in general. In these rare cases, it can be either liver or kidney disease. If you notice bad breath and it isn’t tartar, you should take your cat to the vet. Even though it may be something to do with tartar, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Your veterinarian can pinpoint the problem, let you know what the cause is – and how you should go about fixing it.

Monday:

Animal Channel: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (ouch ouch ouch ouch)

Tuesday:

FOX: American Cat – See Americas young talented cats yowl to today’s favorite songs

Wednesday:

Lifetime: Catwalk – see cats prance and strut their stuff with the latest cat fashions

Thursday:

FOX: Dancing with Cat Tails

Friday:

Showtime: Red Cat Diaries – Hot steamy cat desires of catnip dreams

Saturday:

All Channels: Morning Cat-toons

Sunday:

All Channels: Preachers speak from the Catapulpit

photo credit: faeryboots

Here at Mews Weekly, we want to not only provide interesting articles and satire, but also information about your cats and about proper cat care. With that in mind we will start on “Things To Know Before Breeding Your Cat:”

The population of cats is the United States alone is unbelievable. Nearly all experts will tell you that you should spay your cat instead of breed it. No matter what experts have to say, a lot of people want to have a litter of kittens from their cat. Before you decide to breed your cat, there are a few things that you should think about.

The first thing you should know is that breeding cats takes time. For the next two months after the litter is born, you’ll need to clean the area on a daily basis. You’ll also need to watch over the kittens as well, and keep a close eye on how they are developing. If you plan to breed a litter of cats, you won’t have time for much of anything else.

Breeding cats will also require a good degree of space as well. If you have a small apartment, you shouldn’t attempt to breed a cat. You should also make sure that your family agrees with the idea, as it isn’t good for the kittens if you keep them locked up. Keep in mind that kittens like to see things; they’ll end up going all over your home as well.

Breeding cats also requires a degree of responsibility as well. You should always have a plan of approach, including homes for the kittens to go that you aren’t planning to keep. Keep in mind that things can change, someone who wanted a cat may change his mind once the litter is born. In this event, you must decide whether or not you can keep a kitten that doesn’t have a home.

Breeding also requires some education as well. You should be prepared for any problems along the way, as well as what takes place during birth. From cutting umbilical cords to delivering early, you’ll need to be well prepared. You should also have the proper supplies, and know how to handle things in the event of a c-section. You’ll also need to know what to feed pregnant cats, as their diets are very important if you are breeding.

Breeding will also cost money as well, with kittens costing a lot more money than you may think. The food isn’t the only thing that’s expensive, as the vet bills can also get expensive. Even though you may go through the entire pregnancy without going to the vet, you’ll still need de-worming and vaccination medicines as well.

In short, there is a lot to think about where breeding is concerned. If you have your mind set on it and you want to breed, you should be sure that you have the proper knowledge and everything you need before hand. You should always be ready to handle anything associated with breeding – and prepare yourself for the worst possible scenario.

Just as we here at Mews Weekly thought it was safe to read magazines out in public again, we come across an article that is so off the mark concerning our behavior patterns it goes beyond any sub-human belief. Below, we show you just what we mean. After reading this, we are sure you can agree with us that you humans… just don’t get it! (although we know how stubborn you are and may not admit it freely or out loud. Don’t forget, we are the ones who hear you speak in higher pitch tones than you would care to admit!)

[Article excerpt]

There are a lot of experts out there who say that cats are strictly independent animals. These very same experts state that cats have chosen to associate with humans due to their strategy of survival. Although many argue with this statement, there are many who agree as well – although those that agree are normally those in the percentile who don’t agree with cats.

[Our Recuddle]

Number one: There are No Real Experts when it comes down to analyzing cats!

and B: Let us all be realistic about this, shall we? We Choose to associate with you because it beats the heck out of sleeping in the freezing cold and eating roaches for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Hello? Where’s my kitty treat? (rub rub) Get it?

Lets us move on… and oh yes… there is more!

[Article excerpt]

Anyone who has owned a cat will tell you that cats are great at bonding with people, although they are very particular. Normally, a cat will choose someone in the home that he bonds with. You’ll know when a cat wants to bond with you, as he will hop on your lap seeking attention or snuggle up to you at night when you are sleeping. Purring is a strong sign of affections, especially with cats that are looking to bond. Although many experts have tried to figure it out, no one really knows why cats choose a particular person whom they will bond with. It could be the individual’s manners, voice, or simply how that person treats the cat. Perhaps it may be the individual is really gentle, or maybe a little more forceful – bringing the best out in the cat.

[Our Recuddle]

To start with, the line “Anyone who has owned a cat” is, in itself, enough to explain how little these human realize… No one owns us! We Own You!

and to begin with, We do not choose who we bond with… One part is true, we do ‘so called bond’ out of survival. we do this ‘so called bonding’ with those who step on our tail at night going to their big white litter bowl, so that when they move… We can hightail it out of there so it won’t happen again! Please tell me you can see where we are going with this?

and firstly, humans need a better understanding of the purring syndrome. I suppose the best way to express this so that some of you may actually get it, it this: Suppose I was laying there, all curled up in my cozy little place, minding my own business and all of a sudden, I am awoken by my 2-legged pet (aka human) with a snore that shook the Earth from Canada to South America. I’m sorry… where was I going with this… Oh yes, purring syndrome. Anyone want to play bat at the moving object in the air for 10 minutes? OK, my point is, us purring is like you snoring! There must be a lot of affectionate humans out there because we hear an exorbitant amount of snoring!

And now it’s time for a little cat breakdown {singing Never Gonna Get It by En Vogue}… Staff room of Mews Weekly all chases tails… and now… we nap…

To continue…

[Article excerpt]

There are a lot of ways that researchers have tried to take this subject, one of which being psychic. Some say that cats bond with someone due to a “psychic aura” that is compatible with both the person and the cat. If a cat feels that someone is giving them a bad vibe, they will simply ignore that person. Although this can be true to a sense for some, a majority of those who own cats will tell you that this couldn’t be any further from the truth.

[Our Recuddle]

Cat Psychics…LOL

Ok, pardon me, I can’t talk right now, someone is ‘whispering’ into my ear and it’s kinda turning me on.

Simple fact, you do not have kitty treats, our feeding cycle is not in effect, you do not smell of cat food or you haven’t showered today… we ignore you.

[Article excerpt]

Even though there are a lot of theories and speculation out there, no one really knows why cats bond with humans. There’s little to no proof available as well, other than cats and their natural instinct for physical survival. Those who own cats know that cats crave attention, simply to make them feel needed. They love to be pampered by their owners, and will shower you with attention and affection if you just give them the chance.

[Our Recuddle]

We Do Not crave attention to feel needed! Some of us crave attention by pooping in the laundry basket while others crave attention by meowing in the middle of the night while you ‘try’ to sleep. This writer assumes we do this to feel needed? OK try this out… poop on your laundry and keep your spouse up all night by meowing, and then see just how needed you feel? Case closed Your Honor.

Raise your paw if you do not love to be pampered… ’nuff said.

[Article excerpt]

Those who are new to owning cats may find bonding to be very different. Cats are different from other animals, including dogs, in the sense that they bond different. Different breeds of cats will bond different with their owners, although most prefer affection and attention. The more time you spend around your cat, the more he will bond with you. Over the years, you’ll find that the bond you create with your pet has grown very strong – and simply cannot be broken.

[Our Recuddle]

We wish to reiterate at this point: No One owns US! We own YOU!

What? We are different from dogs? Really? Passes this information around the press room to observe all of the shocked expressions.

OK so, the last part… about the bonding and all and spending more time with your cat… really got to us. :::wipes tears from whiskers::: You got me you cruel writer you… you win!

[Our Final Thoughts]
We here are Mews Weekly would like to apologize for the above recuddles (aka rebuttals). We see that the author had fully intended to be thoughtful and caring with their words and in no way intended to harm or discredit us in any way. In fact, if they were here, we would all bump up against his leg and purr for him.

Again, we would like to say we want to bond with those whom we own. So we leave you with this: Have you hugged your kitty today? purrrrrfect

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Sent to Mews Weekly yesterday, a hidden camera caught the AOL Chat Room Security Cat napping on the job.

Mews Weekly tried contacting AOL’s department of Chat Room Cat watching to further investigate this matter. After pressing menu options and screaming “yes” and “no” over 15 times, we decided that they have “no comment.”

See this most disturbing video below distributed through Youtube.com…

Kittycat Press anounced today that the rights for cats and kittens alike were upheld by a 6 to 3 Vote today in the Mewninciple House (located in the back lawn of the Whitehouse).

In this landmark ruling, all cats, their kittens, and their two-legged friends may, without delay, begin to participate in the internet blogging society. Cats from around the world celebrated by dumping their litterboxes into the Atlantic Ocean and claiming it as their personal water bowl and renaming it to the Catlantic Ocean.

Further details on this and other Cat happenings will be posted as they occur.