Kitty Bytes - November 2005

The cat has nine lives, three for playing, three for straying, and three for staying.

- Old English proverb -

One way that you can increase your cat's life for staying instead of straying is to spay and neuter your cat(s).

Spaying and neutering increases their lifespan by taking them out of the running for certain cancers and diseases.

Spaying and neutering takes the wandering bug out of most cats, so you are less likely to suffer the heartache of your cat vanishing during kitten season, never to be seen again.

Spaying and neutering just makes sense!

Focus On Felines

We offer you ten gorgeous cats and kittens for your viewing pleasure. Please vote for one of the ten by clicking the link below.

Click here to vote.

We are now accepting new photos for 2006 and beyond-

Our Thanks

The TCS team would like to thank the following contributors, advertisers and sponsors that helped support KittyBytes this year. They are, in no particular order:

Plain Brown Tabby Toys and Treats

And a special thanks to Royal Canin the current sponsor of our forums.

GoTags.com

GoTags.com is now offering Kitty Bytes subscribers 20% OFF on the new reflective personalized kitty collars! To claim your discount - use coupon code Over20 at checkout.

Check out our website - Embroidered collars back by popular demand!

Click here for GoTags.com

Contest Chatter

Kittens Behaving Badly II is now being voted on- please click here to cast your vote for the six cats or kittens that you believe are truly behaving badly.

Click here.

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Starting in January we will be keeping this forum open, but will no longer be awarding monthly prizes to the winner.

Again, our thanks to Pat Krook, of Plain Brown Tabby Toys and Treats for being our contest sponsor throughout 2005-

"Thank you Pat!"

Article Spotlight: Stupid Cats! by Mary Anne Miller

Now don't get your fur all in a ruffle. The author does not believe that cats are stupid and sets out to prove just that.

Stupid Cats!

Cats and Christmas Trees by Anne Moss and Mary Anne Miller

Worried about your holiday tree surviving the cat crazies? Curious about what holiday foliage might be toxic to kitty? How safe is tinsel? What about those musical Christmas lights? All your questions will be answered here and will provide you and your kitten, a way to enjoy a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Cats and Christmas Trees

Herding Cats by Wendy Christensen

Does your cat's behavior baffle you? Do you deal with litter box hits and misses? Is your cat scratching at the bedroom door trying to come in at night? Take a look at Wendy's column, or surf the archives to find the answer that has been eluding you so long-

If you have a question for Wendy, you can email her at [email protected].

Kitty Bit

This Kitty Bit comes from Ben Braat, DVM of Linn Benton Veterinary in Albany, Oregon.

Ben urges, that if your cat is ill with a cold, please do not give your cat Tylenol or aspirin. Tylenol will kill your cat. Acetaminophen is fatal for cats. They cannot break down the drug effectively in their system like we can. Tylenol and aspirin should be avoided at all times and a vet should be consulted any time your cat is ill.

On the Prowl with Stacy Mantle

Stacy tests out in her busy multi-pet household this safe cat deterrent. So sold is she on the results, that after she tested the product she ordered more. Now her home is much more tranquil thanks to this innovative product Ssscat! Read more here:

On the Prowl - Ssscat

Lost Pets

Have you suffered the heartbreak of your cat or dog wandering off? Don't know what to do next? Lost-Pets.org will guide your way and hopefully help to bring your beloved pet home.

Visit Lost Pets

Meowhoo Spotlight-

Veterinarians and Specialists

This month we would like to recognize the dedicated men and women who work in the veterinary field.

On Meowhoo.com you will find veterinarians, feline specialists. Holistic vets and even online vets-

Veterinarians and Specialists.

Meowhoo Wallpaper

cat wallpaper During the winter months when it is dark and dreary outside, think how nice it would be to have this small ball of orange illuminating your desktop.

Whatever has captured this lovely cat's attention simply adds to the allure of this charming photograph.

A holiday desktop offering, for you to enjoy.

Click here for the Meowhoo Wallpapers

In closing, winter is upon us.

We hope that all of you stay safe, keep warm and enjoy the company of your feline
friend(s).

Have a wonderful Holiday Season, keep the turkey bones and aluminum foil away from your cats, and those who are observing Thanksgiving this month - don't eat too much!

Stay safe everyone-

Until next time-

The TCS Team