Our dog companions are well-known for licking people, but what about cats? Cat parents often complain of their cats licking their fingers, their feet, or even their hair. The sensation is generally not pleasant because of the barbs on...
We’re all familiar with the sight of a cat crouched hunting their prey, utilizing their excellent eyesight and reflexes, but did you know that cats also have a remarkable sense of hearing? In fact, your...
This article aims to explain the details of weaning kittens from being dependent on their mothers in a way that is clear and easy to understand. This is an important part of routine kitten care....
Cats are notorious for being ornery, aloof, and sometimes just plain weird. They exhibit a variety of behaviors that don’t always make sense to us cat owners, but we love them anyway. One of these...
Newborn kittens have eyes and ears that are closed. They can’t regulate their own body temperature, and they are completely dependent on their mother for survival. As the weeks go on, kittens go through several...
One of the remarkable differences between cats and cat owners is that that our feline friends age at such a different rate from us. While animal tissues look remarkably similar to their human equivalents under...
Purring is the most distinct and captivating sound produced by cats. It has intrigued cat owners and researchers for centuries. Although purring is typically associated with a happy and content cat, the reasons why cats...
Have you ever wondered, "is my cat depressed"? It wasn’t long ago that people thought of animals as not having many feelings at all, but we now know that cats and other animals feel a...
Cats do have a sense of taste, but it's significantly different from ours. Let's talk about your cat's sense of taste and what makes it unique. Like people, cats have five main senses: touch, sight,...
If your female cat hasn’t been spayed, she’ll regularly come into heat. The sounds a cat makes when in heat sounds like they’re in pain, but are they? Do cats go into heat? And is...
Cats are not shy about sharing their feelings. They don’t always show the same loyalty and affection that dogs do, but many households aren’t complete without cats. Maybe the reason we are so bonded to...
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition in humans that causes challenges in speech, nonverbal communication, social interaction, and restricted and/or repetitive behaviors. Based on feline behavior and the book 'All Cats are...
