14 Most Independent Cat Breeds
Many pet owners love lap cats who snuggle in their arms and follow them around the house. But your lifestyle might call for something a little different—you might enjoy a more independent pet. For example,...
How To Help Your Cat Feel Better After Vaccinations
As cat owners, one of the most important things we can do for our cat’s health is to get them vaccinated. Cat vaccinations protect them against some of the most serious infectious diseases and help...
Do Cats Need Wet Food in Their Diet?
With so many food options available for cats, you might wonder, do cats need wet food? Whether wet, dry, freeze-dried, or commercially cooked, all cat foods that meet the nutrition standards of the Association of...
Why Does My Cat Sleep A Lot? When Should I Worry?
Feeling a little tired? Ready for a “cat nap?” We may use this amusing term for a short 15-20 minute recharge but there is some truth in its origin as part of sleeping cat behavior....
What Do Cats Think About? Science May Finally Have the Answer
If you’ve ever wondered what your cat is thinking, you’re not alone. Cats are renowned for being curious and enigmatic creatures, as well as aloof and self-reliant. So just what is going on in that...
Why Does My Cat Stalk Me?
If you’ve ever noticed your cat stealthily creeping up on you, or following you from room to room, their belly low to the ground, wide eyes and pupils dilated, you might wonder why they display...
7 Superfoods for Cats and Their Health Benefits
Foods that are particularly rich in specific nutrients or beneficial compounds have come to be known as superfoods. From green tea and garlic to cranberries and kale, the list of human superfoods seems endless. But...
9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About the Mackerel Tabby Cat
Did you know that there are multiple types of tabby cat patterns? Mackerel tabby cats are the most common and recognizable, with tiger stripes on their bodies. If you adopt a street or shelter tabby...
Why Does My Cat Attack My Feet?
Have you ever been minding your own business relaxing on the sofa, or walking around your house when suddenly, you feel a set of little daggers sink into your ankles? All seasoned cat owners will...
Understanding a Cat Urinalysis Test and Why Your Cat Might Need One
A cat urinalysis test describes the collective tests routinely performed by veterinarians on a cat’s urine sample. A urinalysis may be performed along with wellness bloodwork as a part of regular preventive health screening, or...
Do Cats Have Alphas? The Answer Might Surprise You
Do you live with a self-assured cat that dominates the couch, displaces other pets from their food bowls, or starts fights? Do you wonder how to address your cat’s behavior? Moving beyond terms like “top...
6 Signs Your Cat Is Adjusting to Their New Home
Bringing a new cat into your home can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be a challenging period of adjustment for your feline companion. Cats are creatures of habit and take...