Kitty Bytes - May 2014

Picture of the Month: Cats and Other Animals

Staying with this month's main theme, we're having guests in May's Picture of the Month contest.

You can submit your picture here, or just take a peek at other members' submissions.. Hurry up though - the last submission day is Thursday, May 22nd.

Now's also the time to share last month's winner of the Surprised Cat photo contest. Congratulations to our member Sugarcatmom who submitted the winning photo (and not for the first time!):

Congratulations!

TCS members Cassiopea and Therese were the winners of our Health Products Reviews contest. They each won a cool TCS tee-shirt!

Members MServant and themeowsercrew are our Reviewers of the Month for April, each contributing several great new reviews to the site! Congratulations!
Congratulations to our member oreomama too, who won a $30 Amazon gift card this month for a review she submitted for Royal Canin Canned Adult Instinctive!

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

Cat Food and Feline Nutrition with Pet Nutritionist Dr. Martha Cline

Are the Current Commercial Pet Food Standards Good Enough?

Join us as Veterinarian and Pet Nutritionist Dr. Martha Cline talks about current standards in the pet food industry, and about labeling and supplementation. The answers to this and many other questions are in this special interview.

Learn about the changes taking place in the field of feline nutrition from an expert.

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Cat Food and Feline Nutrition with Pet Nutritionist Dr. Martha Cline

Bathing Small Kittens - Tips that Can Save a Kitten's Life

What should the water temperature be when bathing a baby cat?

Bathing small kittens can be a risky business. The details are important, from getting the right shampoo through making sure the water is just the right temperature, to drying and keeping the kitten warm after bath time. Arm yourself with advice that could someday help you save a kitten's life.

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Heartworm in Cats

Can cats even get heartworm?

They sure can. Even cats that never go out can get heartworm. All it takes is a single mosquito bite at the wrong time. Learn what the symptoms of heartworm are and how the presentation of this particular infestation is different in cats compared to dogs.

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Can I feed my cat a fish-based or fish-flavored diet?

Can my cat get mercury poisoning from eating fish?

Join us in exploring the risks associated with feeding a diet based all, or mostly, on fish. Whether you feed a homemade diet or commercial, you should be aware of the potential issues feeding fish-based diets presents.

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How to Treat Fleas in Young Kittens

Can I use Frontline or Advantage on a week-old kitten?

The short answer is no. Young kittens are fragile and can't be treated with the same medications used for adult cats. How can you manage a flea infestation in a nest of kittens then? Tips and ideas can be found in this special article.

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Best and Worst Dog Breeds to Live with Cats

What's the best dog breed to have around cats?

Thinking of getting a canine companion for your cat? Look no further. This illustrated guide shows you what dog breeds are believed to be most compatible with cats and tells you which breeds you may want to avoid.

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Cats and Small Furries

Can a bunny and a cat live happily together?

Keeping animals that your cat would normally consider prey can be a challenge. Some rodents can live safely with cats, and others require permanent separation. Safety measures for the various types of small furry pets are suggested in this article.

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How to Keep the Dog Out of the Cat's Food and Vice Versa

What happens when pets become curious about each other's food bowls?

Feeding species-appropriate diets in a multi-species household can be a challenge! This "Cats and Other Animals" special article provides tips for keeping Fido out of Kitty's food bowl, and vice versa.

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