Cats

From 'Ow' to 'Meow': A Young Catpreneur Discovers Her Own Meaning of Success

Never start a business to prove your own self-worth. That's the lesson this entrepreneur learned -- the hard way.

				
'Catpreneurs' Unite at New York's First 'Cat Camp' SymposiumLove felines? Here are six cat-centric businesses that may give you the purr-fect idea for your own.

				Joan Oleck
			
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Curiosity Might Have Killed the Cat. But Don't Let It Kill You.Ask questions! Without curiosity, there's no direction.

				Jeff Boss
			
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3 Sharp Business Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Cats, Care of the Host of 'My Cat From Hell'Jackson Galaxy imparts some wise advice inspired by our furry feline friends. Seriously, it's nothing to scratch at.

				Kim Lachance Shandrow
			
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Rough News For Cat Lovers: Your Cuddly Kitty Could Make You Prone to Fits of RageWatch out for cute little Mister Whiskers. He could be carrying a nasty parasite known to potentially tip off temper tantrums and other aggressive behaviors.

				Kim Lachance Shandrow
			
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