Kitty Bytes - March 2014

Picture of the Month: Cute Kittens!

Check out the submissions to this month's photo contest featuring members' cats back when they were wee 'lil things...

You can submit your picture here, or just take a peek at other members' submissions.

Now's also the time to share last month's winner of the Cats and their litterbox photo contest. Congratulations to our member and moderator GoldyCat who submitted the winning picture of her cat Gavin thoroughly testing a new type of kitty litter:

Just for Fun: Cat Drawing Contest

We're looking for computer-generated drawings created using software as simple as MS Paint. Simple phone drawing apps work too!

Draw me a picture of your cat in a funny or interesting situation. What's funny? Whatever you think is. We're not looking for hilarious here, just something cute that we can all relate to. If you can include yourself in the picture and show some interaction, that's even better. It can be as cartoonish as you like. Stick figures are welcome as long as the overall picture is interesting.

Draw to enter our draw of a cool TCS teeshirt! Click here to view our members' creations for this contest, or to submit your own.

The Babbling Games Contest Update

Congratulations to our members GCat, GoldEye, catbehaviors and JTbo, winners of The Official TCS Babbling Games! These members won various prizes including Amazon gift cards, TCS merchandise and premium site memberships

It was great fun babbling along with the community in a babbling thread that made it all the way to 1048 posts!

Lyons - On Cat Genetics

Is there a genetic correlation between a cat's color and personality?

This was just one of many questions our members asked Professor Leslie Lyons, an expert on feline genetics, in the special expert forum we held this month.

Genetic research is more than just coat colors or testing for a pedigreed cat's lineage. Prof. Lyons's work brought us genetic testing for medical conditions such as Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), promoting cat health and quality of life. Please do visit her website for more information about current research in feline genetics and how you can help promote it even further.

Click to visit the archived forum: Lyons - On Cat Genetics

Declawing - Post-Surgery Care and Complications

What's the recommended kitty litter following declawing?

Even if you never considered declawing your cat, take a few minutes to read this and share with your friends. Learning about the possible complications might just help convince someone to avoid the procedure and save a cat's claws.

Click to read: Declawing - Post-Surgery Care and Complications

How to Tell if My Cat is Pregnant?

Is she just getting fat, or is she carrying babies?

Learn the telltale signs of feline pregnancy and see if your kitty might have kittens on the way. From pink nipples to changes in behavior, this new guide covers it all. Kitten Season Special

Click to read: How to Tell if My Cat is Pregnant?

Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For the Birth

How can I get my cat to use the nesting box I prepared for her?

You'll find the answer to this and to many other questions in our new guide. We covered everything from mental and financial preparations to what type of towels and sheets you should get! Kitten Season Special.

Click to read: Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For the Birth

Help! My Cat is Having Kittens!

I think a kitten is stuck in the birth canal! What do I do?

This is one of many emergency situations you should prepare yourself for if you're going to let your cat have kittens. Our new guide covers the frequently asked questions by members whose cats are delivering kittens. Kitten Season Special.

Click to read: Help! My Cat is Having Kittens!

Eye Infections in Cats

Do you know all the symptoms of eye infections in cats?

Eye infections can manifest in many ways, depending on their cause. Our quick yet thorough guide covers the common types of eye infections in cats, the symptoms you should be looking for and the treatment your vet is likely to offer.

Click to read: Eye Infections in Cats