Facing a hissing cat is an unpleasant, and if we’re honest, slightly intimidating prospect! All cat owners would, of course, rather experience the purring cuddle or welcoming meow that we’re more familiar with from our...
As a devoted cat owner, I often marvel at my cats’ abilities to contort themselves into the oddest positions for grooming, playing, or even sleeping. I also admire their outside acrobatics, leaping up onto our...
It is common knowledge that smoking is bad for health: in the U.S., smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and disease.1 However, it is unclear whether pet owners realize the extent of health...
Pet favoritism is rife in our house. My cat loves me and will spend all her time giving me cuddles, letting out a purr whenever she sees me, and even giving me a lovely (if...
It’s a fascinating sight, watching cats lap quickly and efficiently at their water with those little pink tongues. Cats are an example of an obligate carnivore, deriving the nutrients they need from a diet mostly...
You wouldn’t compare your cat to a duck. Cats won’t venture outside if there is the merest hint of rain in the air, daintily step around any puddles on the ground, and forget about trying...
How can we know if cats feel sadness, love, happiness, and all the rest? Is it just pet parents’ intuition or is there real evidence out there? Read on for insights into how we know...
Mold can be found anywhere whether inside and outside, as its fungal matter thrives on warmth and moisture. Basements and dark, damp corners are obvious culprits, but pet beds can also harbor mold spores, as...
Memory is the facility of the brain to store information, and then retrieve it whenever it is needed. We use memory all the time: where we put our keys, what our childhood pet was called,...
Why, oh why, do cats sometimes like attacking ankles? It’s a common lament from cat owners! One minute you walk by your cat sleeping peacefully, and the next minute, your usually loving cat bites at...
It’s a true picture of contentment: a cat stretched out in a sunny place, eyes half closed, yawning away. Cats often yawn, just like many animals, including humans, chimpanzees, and even fish! But is a...
Cats love a good snooze, with some of these cuddly felines being able to sleep for up to 20 hours a day! It’s common to find a cat curled up in a comfy spot for...
