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iii) Remove the redeye in software.

It's tedious, though some packages have auto-redeye removal that can
be OK.

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Do you mean a camera with no automatic setting when you say
"better than a point and shoot?"

No; something better able to work in relatively low-light conditions
without a flash - basically a dSLR is the other choice at this point
in time.

I was impressed that the Nikon
Coolpix 4300 would allow me to set the shutter speed and ISO.

You will probably find that ISO400 pix are too noisy to be of much
use, though there does exist noise removal software (e.g., Neatimage).

Do I have to spend 3K for non P&S?

No. You can get a new dSLR for c.$700 and this price is bound to drop
some more. Not really worth buying if you're only interested in taking
occasional potshots at the cats though. Plus a SLR is much more bulky
and awkward than a P&S.

Steve.