Pet Adoption: A Lifetime Commitment.

How much will owning a pet cost? How much time do I really need to devote to a pet? These are questions potential pet owners should ask prior to adopting. However, not everyone takes the time to assess the responsibilities and requirements associated with pet ownership, increasing the likelihood a pet will be surrendered to an animal welfare organization. Sometimes a pet is given up for hardship reasons such as displacement after a natural disaster or home foreclosure. But one of the biggest and more controllable factors affecting pet relinquishment is a lack of knowledge on the owner's part.
Pet Adoption: A Lifetime Commitment

What You Need To Know Before Adopting a Cat.

Caring for a companion animal goes far beyond providing food, water and shelter. It takes research and careful planning to bring the right pet into your home, and to make sure your lifestyle is the right one for your pet. Read on for tips to prepare yourself, as well as your home, for a new furry friend.
Navigating Adoption: Finding And Welcoming Home Your Pet

Should I Buy Pet Insurance?

Article by freelance writer, Erin Gobler, discussing the pros and cons of pet insurance.
The Pros And Cons Of Pet Insurance

Another helpful link that explains pet insurance:
Forbes: Pet Insurance Quotes

For quotes, please take a look at:
Compare Pet Insurance Plans For Dogs And Cats

Especially Lemonade:
Lemonade: Pet Insurance With Super Fast Everything

Wellness Examinations in Cats.

An annual wellness examination is a routine medical examination of a cat who appears healthy, as opposed to an examination of a cat who who is ill. A wellness examination may also be called a 'check-up' or a 'physical examination'. The focus of a wellness examination is the maintenance of optimal health.
Wellness Examination In Cats

Wet or Dry Food?

Cats are true carnivores, requiring a meat-based diet for optimal health. They also need ample fluids -- dry-only diets aren't recommended -- because in the wild, a cat's prey has a high water content, and so they don't instinctively drink much water.
Why Cats Need Canned Food

Pros and Cons of Water Fountains (stainless steel recommended).

Did you know that cats are at higher risk for chronic dehydration? You may be wondering, are water fountains good for cats? Or are cat water fountains safe? The good news is that cat water fountains are safe as long as the water level is monitored daily.
Cat Water Fountains: Pros And Cons

Declawing Cats.

Learn the facts about declawing and better solutions for managing scratching.
Why Declawing Is Bad For Your Cat

Keeping Cats Indoors.

Many cat owners worry that making their cats stay inside is unnatural and deprives them of their need to roam, explore, and meet other cats. However, in our modern world, the risks of an outdoor life are far greater than the benefits.
Cats And The Perils Of Outdoor Living