Silent Signs of a Sick Kitty
Cats are notoriously stoic. It's rare for them to show any obvious sign of illness. "As a general rule, any major or sudden change in a cat's usual activities and patterns requires some investigation," says Wendy Christensen, author of Outwitting Cats: Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Persuading the Felines in Your Life That What YOU Want is also What THEY Want (The Lyons Press). Here, an inside look at clues that your cat may be under the weather:

Silent Retreat in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico - October 20-24
A Silent Retreat: an opportunity for silence and reflection in the monastic tradition. Author, former monk, and LifePath co-founder Joseph Dispenza facilitates a Silent Retreat at the Benedictine Monastery in Atotonilco, near San Miguel. Five days, includes room, simple meals, orientation, attendance at monastic observances and chanting, reading, reflection, journaling, opportunities for individual spiritual counseling sessions. Contact: or, from outside Mexico: 214.432.5711 / within Mexico, [415 154.8687.

African Safari: The silent killer.
The silent killers, the night stalker, the versatile hunter... not forgetting 'master of deception' and other names, have been used to describe this cat.

Amazing Technology - Amazing Company - Alerting Devices for All
New convenient safety device alerts wearers to home alarms, calls and emergencies