Russia is the birthplace of many beautiful and endearing cat breeds. Most people are familiar with some of the more popular Russian cat breeds, including the silver-hued Russian Blue and longhaired Siberian cat, but some...
Girls or boys? Queens or toms? Some cat lovers prefer one over the other, believing certain personality traits are linked to biological sex. Maybe you've heard that male cats are more loving and female cats...
Since March 2024, when a bird flu virus (H5N1) outbreak occurred in dairy cattle in the United States, dozens of domestic cats and wild cats, including some in sanctuaries and zoos, have died from the...
It’s that time of year! You may be gleefully planning your holiday party—but your unsuspecting cat is in for a surprise. Although some cats remain unfazed by commotion, most thrive on quiet and routine. They...
It’s fun to deck the halls with festive plants and flowers during the holidays. Unfortunately, some of these decorations are on the naughty list—because they are not pet-friendly. If you live with cats, you need...
Thanks to the vast array of high-quality commercial cat foods on the market, it’s easier than ever to provide your cat with the right nutrition to maintain good health. Although many cat foods include natural...
Male cats are quite similar to female cats in many ways, but boys do have some interesting personality traits and physical differences. If you are a cat lover who has both male cats and female...
Male and female cats share many characteristics, but female cats have some unique temperament traits and physical differences. If you are a cat lover with both male and female cats, you might have compared them...
When summer approaches and temperatures soar, you might wonder how well cats can handle hot weather. Although even longhaired cats have some natural ways to cool down, it’s good to know what temperatures are too...
The Minskin cat is a relatively new cat breed, created in 1998 and still evolving. The foundation cats for the Minskin were crossbred Burmese and Munchkin cats, as well as the hairless Sphynx cat and...
What do famous cats like Garfield, Morris, and Milo have in common? They’re all orange tabby cats. The orange tabby cat is not a breed, but it is certainly one of the most iconic (and...
Feral cats are those that live outdoors largely without human interaction. Feral cats are not socialized, which means they usually try to avoid human interaction or react toward humans with fear or aggression. Although feral...
