Kitty Bytes - December 2013

Welcome to an extra-festive edition of Kitty Bytes!

holiday kittens

Safety First!

Please take a few moments to read these articles -
Cats and Christmas - Tips For Cat Owners
Cats and Christmas Trees

They will provide you with important safety tips so that you can share a safe and enjoyable holiday season with your cats.

Short on time? Want a more visually-appealing version of our safety tips? We've got you covered!

This year we prepared visual "cue cards" of holiday safety tips for cat owners. We're releasing them via our Facebook page and in this forum thread. Please help us help the Kitties and share these around! Thank you!

Contests!

Congratulations to our forum members cheylink, Ms. Freya and Ondine. They each won a $15 Amazon voucher for reviewing their favorite cat carrier!

Cat Pages Contest

Get your creative juices going because this month we invite you to create a web page for your cat! Our cat pages section offers you the editing tools and the web hosting. All you have to do is share your cat's story along with pictures!

Click here for the contest rules and to view the prize package valued at over $70!


December Picture of the Month - Submit Your Picture!

picture of the month contest

The theme for this month is: Holiday Cats. Snow, Christmas trees or a menorah, anything that spells out the Holidays for you works. Just make sure there's a cat in the picture! Click to submit your picture or to view current submissions.

Don't have a picture of your own to submit? Just click through to view current submissions.

Hurry up if you do wish to submit a photo. Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, December 18th. Join us after the 18th to cast your vote!


Are you on Facebook? We post our contests on our Facebook page as well, so make sure you Like our page today!

New Articles on the Site

Must-Know Tips for Feeding Cats in a Multi-Cat HouseholdMust-Know Tips for Feeding Cats in a Multi-Cat Household

How can you feed different diets in a multi-cat household?

The answer to this and other questions is in our new feeding guide. Learn how to manage feeding frenzy in your household, keeping everyone happy and well-fed.

Click to read: Must-Know Tips for Feeding Cats in a Multi-Cat Household

The 2013 Gift Shopping Guide for Cat Lovers!

Cat-themed home decor items, books for cat lovers, cat-themed apparel and accessories and even stocking stuffers for under $10 - we have the purrfect shopping guide for you and your cat loving friends!



So you think you want to become a breeder?So you think you want to become a breeder?

Cats are cute, kittens are cuter, so why not let Kitty have a litter?

Ahh, it's not that simple! Not all cats should be bred and not all cat owners can be breeders. Learn more about breeding cats, the ethical way, and see if you and your cat are the right fit.

Click to read: So you think you want to become a breeder?


The Cats of Mt WashingtonThe Cats of Mt Washington

Is that beautiful black cat lost?

That's what many tourists ask when they see Marty enjoying a rare day of sunshine at the summit of Mt Washington. Fortunately, Marty's ID tag clearly states: "Please do not remove me from the summit". Learn all about this special cat who lives and works at the Mt Washington weather observatory.

Click to read: The Cats of Mt Washington

The Marty Calendar Contest

You can win your own Marty Calendar in this easy contest! Just post in this thread about something you're looking forward to in 2014. It's that easy!


Cat Carriers Recommended by TCS MembersCat Carriers Recommended by TCS Members

What are our top five recommended cat carriers and why?

If you have a cat, a cat carrier is one item you absolutely must have. We've put together a quick guide that tells you what are the things to look for in when buying a cat carrier and showcases the five most popular cat carriers on our site.

Click to read: Cat Carriers Recommended by TCS Members


How Much Does It Cost to Breed Cats?How Much Does It Cost to Breed Cats?

What are the costs involved in an ethical breeding program?

You may be shocked when you see just how expensive ethical breeding actually is. Even if you have no plans of ever becoming a cat breeder, this article could be a real eye-opener!

Click to read: How Much Does It Cost to Breed Cats


Forum Highlights

Join the conversation on any of those - just lurking is fine too ;)

Do you buy your cats Christmas presents?

Awkward, derpy, and otherwise hilarious pictures of your kitties

Wet Food Choices for Kittens

Thinking about trying commercial raw?

Is it possible to OD on taurine? CoQ10's extra ingredient worries...

My Old kitties issues, chronic pancreatitis?

Cat just bit my neck! predatory, playful, or wants something?

Should I fly with my kitty or rehome her?

Click for More posts on our New Posts Page

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