Cats
The common ancestor of the cat is found in the Middle East and North Africa - the African Wild Cat - where cats were first domesticated.
The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats and they were deified as the goddess Bast or Pasht. The word puss is believed to come from Pasht. Cats were even mummified and placed in tombs.
During the Middle Ages, people were obsessed with the devil and believed he took animal forms. Because cats were night creatures and often owned by women accused of being witches, many cats were burned at the stake with their owners. These superstitious people paid the price of murdering cats during the period known as the Dark Ages. The rat population increased because there were no cats to control their growth. The Bubonic Plague or Black Death was caused by rat droppings in the food supply and killed millions of people.
Fortunately, although it took a few hundred years, people came to their senses and recognized cats for the beauty, companionship and joy they bring to the home.
Cat of the Month
This month's cat of the month is the Serengeti.
Although the Serengeti looks like a wildcat, it's a very gentle American breed.
| Most Popular Cat Breeds: | ||||
| 1. Persian | 2. Maine Coon | 3. Exotic Shorthair | 4. Siamese | 5. Abyssinian |
| 6. Ragdoll | 7. Birman | 8. American Shorthair | 9. Oriental | 10. Tonkinese |
Kitty Qs
Contents |
Cat Adoption
- Choosing a Cat from a Shelter
- How to choose a kitten
- June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
- Should You Adopt One Cat Or Two?
Cat Health
- Acupuncture for Pets
- Brushing Your Pet's Teeth
- Building Blocks of Pet Nutrition
- Caring for Your Pet's Paws
- Caring for an Older Cat
- Cat Allergies
- Cat Cavities
- Cat Prebiotics: VIYO
- Cat to Cat Bites
- Choosing the Right Cat Food
- Cold Weather Care for Your Pets
- Danger of Knitting Yarn for Cats
- Declawing your Cat
- Disrupted Routines Affect Cat Health
- FDA - Beware Online Pet Meds
- FDA - Reactions to NSAIDs
- FDA Warning - Vet Jet Device
- Feline Oral Contraceptive
- First Aid Kits for Cats and Dogs
- Giardia
- Home Cooking For Your Pet
- How do I treat ear mites in cats?
- How do you treat hairballs in cats?
- How to Tell if Your Cat is Sick
- Keep Your Kitty Cool in Summer
- Kitty Breath - Causes and Cures
- Living With a Deaf Cat
- Living with a Lame Pet
- Microchips and Cancer
- My Cat Won't Eat
- My cat's ear has an unknown bubble on the inner top ear
- Oral Contraception for Cats
- Passive Smoking Is Dangerous for Pets
- Pet Obesity Leads To Pet Joint Degeneration
- Plasma Cell Pododermatitis
- Plasma Cell Stomatitis
- Shedding - Causes and Help
- Should you let your Cat eat grass?
- Ten Tips for Nine Lives
- The Bionic Cat
- The Pregnant Cat
- Vaccine May Reduce Feral Cat Population
- What's New in Cancer Treatment for Cats
- What illnesses are preventable in cats?
- When a Pet is Contagious
- Why Do Cats Like Fish?
- Why is My Pet Vomiting
- Your Cat's Mouth
Cat Diseases
- Acne in Cats and Dogs
- Adenovirus
- Cats, Dogs and Hemorrhoids
- Cats and Arthritis
- Cats and Upper Respiratory Infections
- Cherry Eye in Dogs and Cats
- Diabetes in Cats
- Diarrhea in Cats
- Does your cat have Arthritis?
- FIP - Feline Infectious Peritonitis
- Feline Herpes Virus
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus - FIV
- Feline Leukemia Virus
- Feline Odontoclastic Resorptive Lesions
- Feline Panleukopenia
- Hepatic Lipidosis in Cats
- Hyperesthesia Syndrome in Cats
- Inflammation of the Pancreas
- Laryngeal Paralysis in Pets
- Lenticular Sclerosis
- Mast Cell Tumors (Mastocytomas)
- Plasma Cell Pododermatitis
- Plasma Cell Stomatitis
- Skin Disorders in Cats
- Spondylosis in Pets
- Sporotrichosis in Cats
- Understanding Arthritis in Cats and Dogs
- Vestibular Disease
- What are some illnesses affecting Cats?
- What illnesses are preventable in cats?
Cat Products
- ALERT - Iams Cat Food Recall
- A Garden for Your Cat
- Cat Collars and Leashes
- Cat Prebiotics: VIYO
- Cats declawing alternative
- Choosing Brushes and Combs for Dogs and Cats
- Choosing Toys for a Cat
- Collaring Your Cat
- Crating Cats
- Feeding Your Pets Raw Food
- Feeding and Water Bowls
- GPS Cat Tracking
- How Does Catnip Work?
- Kitty Doors/Flaps
- Kitty Litter Boxes for Oldsters
- Litter
- Litter boxes
- Scratching Post
- What products are available for cats?
Cat Behavior
- Book Review: Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?
- Can Cats Be Clicker Trained?
- Can Cats and Birds Live Together?
- Cat Heroes
- Cat Training
- Cats Marking
- Cats and Their Vocalizations
- Cats and Toilet Paper
- Cats as Mousers
- Danger of Knitting Yarn for Cats
- Depression in Cats and Dogs
- Do Cats Really Fear Water?
- Do Our Pets Enjoy Being Our One and Onlys
- Does Your Cat Like to Hide?
- Fraidy Cats
- General Cat Care
- How Does Catnip Work?
- How Well Do Cats Hear
- How to Manage with Multiple Cats
- How to Prepare Your Pet for a New Baby
- How to Stop Cat Fights
- Is Your Cat a Bully?
- Moving Homes with Outdoor Cats
- Signs of a Cat in Heat
- Socializing Your Kitten
- Taming Feral Kittens/Cats
- Why Cats Climb Trees
- Why Do Cats Knead?
- Why Do Cats Roll Over
- Why Do Cats Scratch and Rub?
Cat Training
- Aggression in Cats
- Can Cats Be Clicker Trained?
- Cats as Mousers
- Crating Cats
- How do I train my cat?
- How to Toilet Train Your Cat
- Walk Your Cat
Cat Care
- Are Cats Happy Living Indoors?
- Caring for Your Pet's Paws
- Caring for a Blind Cat
- Caring for an Older Cat
- Choosing the Right Cat Food
- Declawing your Cat
- Do Cats Always Land On Their Feet?
- Do Cats Need Baths
- Easy Safe Tick Removal for Pets and Humans
- General Cat Care
- Grooming Your Cat
- Happy Cat Month
- Home Safety for Your Cat
- How Much and How Often to Feed Cats and Dogs
- How do I prevent my cat from running out when the door opens?
- How to Introduce a Cat to Your Dog at Home
- Introducing a Dog to a home with a Cat
- It Is Possible To Give Your Cat A Bath, And Come Away Scratch Free
- Keep Your Kitty Cool in Summer
- Kitten Korner
- Kitty Litter Boxes for Oldsters
- Living With a Deaf Cat
- Living with a Lame Pet
- Pet Care Costs for Dogs and Cats
- Should You Shave Your Pet for Summer?
- Should you let your Cat eat grass?
- Ten Tips for Nine Lives
- Trimming Your Pet's Nails
General Cat Articles
- Ailurophobia: Fear of Cats
- Are Cat Owners Smarter than Dog Owners?
- Calico
- Cat Myths, Facts and Urban Legends
- Cat Shows
- Crab and Mallet Cat Show
- Description of color terms - Cats
- Dogs vs. Cats
- Domestic Animals Living in the Wild
- How to Calculate Your Cat's Age
- Most Popular Cat Names in 2010
- National Feral Cat Day
- Pet Birthdays
- Top Ten Cats 2010
- Trap, Neuter, Release
- Who's the Better Pet - Cats or Dogs
List of Cat Breeds
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Contributors to this page: Rena Reich, Admin, AnimalLover, Brandondorf9999, Hadassah, Mamairis, Petfan

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