Do you ever find yourself spending hours browsing YouTube looking at videos of cats doing silly things?

Do you ever find yourself wondering why your cat acts like it does or why it does certain behaviors? 

Recently we came across a brilliant and very interesting blog called "The Way of Cats". The blog has hundreds of well written articles on topics including why your cat acts like it does, what it means when your cat undertakes different behaviors and how you can train your cat to break bad habits.

The blog is a good read and very informative. You can find a selection of interesting articles below... 

• How can you get the most from your cat relationship - Is spoiling your cat a bad thing? 
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/the-power-of-spoiling/15669
  
  
• It can be annoying as well as unhygienic for your cat to jump onto the kitchen counter - How can you keep your cat off the counter? 
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/keeping-cats-off-the-counters/10434
  
  
• Bribes are frowned upon in the human world but its different when it comes to cats - Is it OK to use bribes and how to bribe your cat?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/how-to-use-bribes/7242
  
  
• Cats, like many of us, consider a predictable existence more enjoyable - How do you get your cat into a routine?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/cat-routines/215
  
  
• Do you think that you show your cat too much attention - Is cat love the same as human love?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/is-cat-love-the-same-as-human-love/14397
  
  
• We all get annoyed by our cats at one point or another - Should i give my cat attention when it annoys me?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/when-cats-annoy/2147
  
  
• One of the challenges of cat training is what to do when we find them playing with our stuff - What can you do to train your cat not to play with your stuff?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/cats-who-find-uses-for-things/14013
  
  
• It’s a very common thought that cats “take revenge” on us when we have made them unhappy. Do cats take revenge?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/do-cats-take-revenge/12616
  
  
• Have you ever seen your cats fur stand up on end and wondered why - Why do cats puff up their fur?
  http://www.wayofcats.com/blog/why-cats-puff-up-their-fur/8010
  

Cats can be affected by diabetes as well as humans, in fact, Feline Diabetes is one of the most common feline endocrine disease affecting about 1 in 400 cats and it doesn't have to mean the end for your cat.

What is feline diabetes and what will does it mean for me and my cat?
First of all it doesn't mean the end of the world! In fact, with a good understanding of the disease and proper comping methods feline diabetes cat diabetes is a treatable and manageable condition. With the right assistance a diabetic cat can live for a long time... Click here to read about Chance who at the time of writing had lived for 6 years with diabetes.

Understanding diabetes is the best place to start. With a good understanding, you'll find that you'll be on top of the situation in no time. Head here to get some very good background information on the disease, why is occurs and what it means for your cat. http://www.felinediabetes.com/diabetes-info.htm

Symptoms of diabetes
www.cat-world.com.au has a number of articles to assist in noticing the symptoms of diabetes in your cat and if you notice these things you should visit the vet for a professional diagnosis. Depending on the severity & length of time your cat has been a diabetic you may not see all of these symptoms. It is important to always be observant of your cat's general well being, eating & toileting habits & if you see anything out of the ordinary seek veterinary advice as soon as possible. 

• Increased urination & thirst (PU/PD)
  
• Weight loss
• Increased (polyphagia) or decreased appetite (anorexia)
  
• Vomiting
• Dandruff
  
• Weakness in hind legs
• Bad breath 

In the video below, Dr. James R. Talbott, a staff veterinarian at Belle Forest Animal Hospital and Kennel in Nashville, Tenn. discusses some of the signs of feline diabetes.

Causes of feline diabetes
Nobody knows for certain what causes feline diabetes but a leading contributor is a diet high in carbohydrates such those offered by dry cat food can be a major contributor to Feline Diabetes development. For good advice and in depth background research about your cats diet and nutritional needs visit http://www.maxshouse.com/feline_nutrition.htm

Online help and resources
One of the best websites online is http://www.felinediabetes.com/ and with the tagline "Saving diabetic cats since 1996" the site has been around for a long time. There is lots of information and resources on there including insulin schedules and blood glucose concentration converters to assist in the management of feline diabetes.

Lots of support can be found on the Cats of Australia and Cats World forums
 http://www.catsofaustralia.com/forums/http://www.cat-world.com.au/forums/

The Daily Tail - A fun cat news page
 https://www.facebook.com/thedailytail.blog?ref=pb

Careers for Your Cat - Its about time your freeloading cat found itself a job!
 https://www.facebook.com/CareersforYourCat

Cat Tipper - Cat tips, news and product reviews
https://www.facebook.com/cattipper?ref=pb

Cats Bless You - Celebrates the joy that cats bring to peoples lives
https://www.facebook.com/explorecats?ref=pb

Cat Fancy Magazine - Its American based but they post some interesting things on their Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/catfancymagazine?ref=pb

The Daily Cat - Cat news, information and general fun stuff
https://www.facebook.com/catfancymagazine?ref=pb

Catsparella - Pop culture pussy cat
https://www.facebook.com/catsparella?ref=pb

Your Daily Cute - Cute cats and more
https://www.facebook.com/yourdailycute?ref=pb

Blog Paws - An organisation created specifically for the online pet community
https://www.facebook.com/BlogPaws?ref=pb