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Nothing is more appealing to many feline-loving people than snuggling up with a favorite cat companion, whether it be while watching television, reading a book or even catching some Zs. "A lot of people really enjoy sleeping with a cat as long as the person does not have allergies or medical conditions that would make getting a scratch potentially dangerous," says Ellen Lindell, VMD, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist who operates a private behavior specialty practice and is a monthly columnist for CatWatch. "Aggressive cats should be kept out of the bedroom, but if the cat behaves normally, there is no harm in sleeping with her."

The warmer weather brings sunshine, fresh breezes, singing birds - and bugs. Maybe youre the sort of person who encourages your cat when she swipes at a moth, catches it, plays with it and then devours it. Or maybe you cringe when your cat pounces on a beetle and starts crunching on it. Whatever kind of person you are, its likely that you wonder if its safe for your cat to eat bugs. The answer depends on what kind of bug youre talking about.

Youve been staying in a sweet little apartment in Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta. As in Italy and other Mediterranean countries, cats and kittens there roam the streets and share their territory with their human neighbors.

Sometimes people adopt animals without thinking about the commitment, not only in time and effort, but also in costs.

It's one of the unpleasant aspects of living with cats, but there are ways to make the chore a bit more efficient.

There are products made especially for cleaning after our pets. But there are some ordinary household products that can help, too.

Is there ever an appropriate reason to deprive your cat of its sharp nails? Experts weigh in.

We try to believe that our cats are free from our idiosyncratic rituals. We like to think that our cats fit into our lives...

Providing a temporary home for four-legged babies can be extremely rewarding for all.

We humans are often quite offended when our cats mark inside our houses. It is true that some marking behavior can have unpleasant consequences....

Getting your cat to stop scratching certain objects requires a two-pronged approach. Heres some help in redirecting the behavior.

Smokey, Felix, Mittens, Tigger - what has been your inspiration when naming a feline friend? Many methods abound.