Kitty Bytes - July 2014

Picture of the Month: Cats and Water

The theme for this month is: cats and water. We're looking for pictures that have both cats and water. Cats along a body of water is acceptable, but a cat interacting with water in some interesting way is even better. Water dishes, tubs, sinks, rain and puddles... anything goes!

You can submit your picture here, or just take a peek at other members' submissions.. Hurry up though - the last submission day is Sunday, July 20th.

Now's also the time to share last month's winner of the Happiness! Cat Photo Contest. Congratulations to our member andrealynne who submitted the winning photo of Liam the happy cat:

Congratulations!

Members roguethecat and pinkdagger are our Reviewers of the Month for June, each contributing several great new reviews to the site! Congratulations!
Congratulations to our member Cuddly Calico too, who won a $30 Amazon gift card this month for a review she submitted for Tidy Cats Instant Action Cat Litter!

Want to be our next winner? Review cat products that you use and you could be the winner of this monthly draw!

Your Cat's Kidneys Called

Got questions about kidney issues in cats? Dr. Kris to the rescue!

Veterinarian Dr. Kristopher Chandroo, DVM, will host a guest expert forum about kidney issues in cats where members can ask about kidney-related problems in cats and how to treat them. More about kidney issues and the guest forum in this special post by Dr. Kris -

Click to read: Your Cat's Kidneys Called

Creating New Cat Breeds

Where do new cat breeds come from?

Many strange and fascinating new cat breeds are showing up in registries and cat shows. Where do they all come from? There's more than one answer to this question and you can discover all of them in this new article.

Click to read: Creating New Cat Breeds

Seven Rare Cat Breeds You May Not Know

Ever heard of Highlander cats?

Exploring further into the ever-changing world of the Cat Fancy, we look at seven new and rare breeds currently being developed and already shown and bred ethically by TICA-registered breeders .

Click to read: Seven Rare Cat Breeds You May Not Know

Rescuing Purebred Cats: Interview with Kirsten Kranz

"If I let my purebred cat have kittens, they'll never end up in a shelter."

We hear that on the forums occasionally. This statement couldn't be more wrong. Not only do purebred cats end up in shelters, they usually fare much worse than other cats, due to various breed sensitivities. Kirsten Kranz from "Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue" shares from her fifteen years of experience in this special interview.

Click to read: Rescuing Purebred Cats: Interview with Kirsten Kranz

When Physical Problems Turn into Behavior Problems

What physical problems could make a cat bite its owner?

Things are not always as they may seem. What looks like a behavioral issue could be rooted in a health problem. Learn all about the connection between medical conditions and behavior problems.

Click to read: When Physical Problems Turn into Behavior Problems