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Written by Kartika Damon
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 All cat owners know it’s natural for cats to scratch. This is because cats like to keep their claws sharp—they need sharp, pointed claws to keep them surefooted for climbing, grasping prey, and defending themselves in fights. Cats also have great grooming habits. They take care of their claws by cleaning them with their front teeth—they literally nibble out the dirt that clings between their toes.
Cats sharpen their claws by scratching to get rid of outworn claw husks to reveal the latest growth of sharply pointed claws. To loosen the claw husks, cats prefer to dig their claws into soft wood and pull hard along the grain. Outside, the cat finds a tree trunk or post.
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Written by Kartika Damon
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 Birman Cats
I first fell in love with Birman cats 10 years ago, when I went to a friends’ house to see her new cat, a gorgeous pure-bred Birman male named Darshan. Darshan sat regally on top of a very high cat tree that looked like it was made for a king, alongside another beautiful Birman female.
I was captivated by their beauty and when I learned more about this breed, their folk lore, and their history, I promised myself my next cat would be a Birman. However, I put that thought in the back of my mind and forgot about it.
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Written by Kartika Damon
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 Taking in Feral Cats
It’s easy to fall in love with an adorable homeless kitten or cat, and you may be tempted to rescue it on the spot with the good intentions of providing it a home. But before you do, be aware that if you are dealing with a feral cat or kitten, you need to understand what you’re dealing with.
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Written by Kartika Damon
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 Have you ever brought home a kitten assuming it would instinctively know how to use the litter box from day one, only to discover your new feline needed a few lessons? Most kittens have learned from their moms by four weeks good bathroom habits, and cats do instinctively bury their feces and cover up their urine deposits. But, sometimes a kitten is abandoned or weaned too early before it has learned how to use the litter box and needs some help from its owner.
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Written by Marie E. Haynes
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 Have you ever had several cups of coffee and no access to a toilet? Having a full bladder and being unable to empty it is definitely uncomfortable. Cats with feline lower urinary tract disease are in pain. If this condition is untreated it can be fatal.
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