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		<title>Cats can really go vegetarian</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/07/16/cats-can-really-go-vegetarian</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:52:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of you might have wondered whether it would be right to give your cat vegetarian or vegan food. After all, cats are naturally carnivorous. Wouldn&#8217;t it be going against their very nature to keep them on a wholly vegetarian or vegan diet? Nutrition, nutrition. And, what about the nutritional requirements of cats? It is<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/07/16/cats-can-really-go-vegetarian">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Is your cat eating right? Hope so!</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/10/is-your-cat-eating-right</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 22:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you feeding your cat the right food that has all the essential nutrients? Or are you feeding it table scraps or other human food? Well, the first thing you need to understand is that human food is not good for cats since it does not contain the exact amount of proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/10/is-your-cat-eating-right">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Cat care on a budget — it&#8217;s doable</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/10/cat-care-on-a-budget</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 21:56:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cat care can be pricey, especially if you don&#8217;t have a lot of cash.  And health care is the big-ticket item. But there are a few things you can do to keep the costs down. For instance,  I take my cat to the veterinarian for a checkup at least once a year, if not more.<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/10/cat-care-on-a-budget">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Anorexia in cats — it happens, it&#8217;s serious</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/the-scourge-of-anorexia-in-cats</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 22:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of us have heard about anorexia. That’s where people obsessively refuse to eat so they can lose weight. What most people don’t know is cats, like people, can become anorexic.  The condition usually shows up when  a cat refuses to eat anything, and it’s losing a lot of weight. A friend who adopted a<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/the-scourge-of-anorexia-in-cats">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Diagnosis — your cat needs play therapy</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/diagnosis-%e2%80%94-your-cat-needs-play-therapy</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 21:56:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now, don’t raise your eyebrows at this one — play therapy for cats. Why?  You might think:  “My cat’s doing great, playing by itself. Why butt in?” But wait. Cats can get stressed out. And if you think your cat is acting strange and its energy is low, it might be time to introduce play<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/diagnosis-%e2%80%94-your-cat-needs-play-therapy">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>How to get rid of pesky hairballs in cats</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/how-to-get-rid-of-pesky-hairballs-in-cats</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 21:52:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A cat grooming itself is a pretty sight. But at times, the cat swallows loose hair as it licks  its fur. The loose hair then  forms hairballs in the cat&#8217;s  stomach. These hairballs can make  your cat  throw up all over the house. Not very pretty, heh? Think of the cleaning you would have to<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/how-to-get-rid-of-pesky-hairballs-in-cats">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>That blessed event — is your cat pregnant?</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/that-blessed-event-%e2%80%94-is-your-cat-pregnant</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 21:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pregnancy is a sensitive issue in humans, and this  is no different with  your cat. Your cat needs extra care and comfort during this time, and you need to prepare yourself for  the new litter. Before figuring out if your cat is  pregnant,  understand that a cat&#8217;s gestation period can be anywhere between 60 to<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/05/02/that-blessed-event-%e2%80%94-is-your-cat-pregnant">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A hyperactive kitty — calm down, deal with it</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/04/26/dealing-with-a-hyperactive-kitty</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:39:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hyperactive kittens are the only kind of kitty out there! Most of us who own cats know what this means. Kittens are some of the most active pets ever and dealing with them can be a chore. But there’s hope.  Don’t look at hyperactivity as a disease.  It’s just life. Hyperactive  means excess energy.  And<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/04/26/dealing-with-a-hyperactive-kitty">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>A bath for your cat? — caveat owner</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/04/19/a-bath-for-your-cat-%e2%80%94-caveat-owner</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All of us know how fastidious cats can be when it comes to their personal grooming. So many of you might ask: Why do you need to bathe a cat? Lots of reasons.  For one,   you may want to give your cat a bath just to get it clean  or to remove something  stuck in<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/04/19/a-bath-for-your-cat-%e2%80%94-caveat-owner">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s it with cats and thunderstorms? How to cope</title>
		<link>http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/04/19/your-cat-and-thunderstorms</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:52:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michele Anderson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is your cat one that does a disappearing act during a thunderstorm? Do you find it difficult to coax it out of its hiding place, even after the thunderstorm is over? If your answer is yes, relax, because you shouldn’t  worry. Your cat is only showing its  fear of thunderstorms, something that it shares with<a href="http://www.longtailnation.com/2011/04/19/your-cat-and-thunderstorms">...Read more &#187;</a>]]></description>
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