Most people are familiar with the more common cat color patterns, such as tabby cats with stripes, swirls, or spots, or colorpoint cats like the Siamese. Tortoiseshell is one of the lesser-known color patterns, and...
Anaphylaxis (also known as acute systemic anaphylaxis) is a severe overreaction by the immune system, which instead of protecting the animal, creates physiological effects which cause harm to the pet. This exaggerated immune response can...
Have you ever looked lovingly at your cat and wondered whether they’re smiling back at you? Those upturned lips, narrowed eyes, and sometimes open mouth, all can give the impression that your cat is grinning....
Is your newly adopted cat sweeter than sugar or are you just a candy fanatic? We have 100 different candy names for cats on today’s list that are sure to inspire you. These names include...
Have you ever imagined adding potty training a kitten to your list of achievements? Most cat owners assume kittens know intuitively how to use a litter box when they join our family, however, it isn’t...
Cats can regularly be seen chewing on their nails, usually while grooming. Although nail-biting in humans is considered to be a bad habit and unhygienic, this is not the case for cats and it’s actually...
Unlike people, who are highly visual creatures, cats experience the world through smell. There are many scents that cats will be attracted to. Likewise, there is a list of scents that cats hate. Domestic cats...
Many of the most popular cat names end in “Y” or “IE.” They’re cute, recognizable, and easy for cats to understand. These names are often versatile as well, in that they can be spelled in...
Meowing is a normal means of communication for cats, but interestingly, it is usually only used for cat-kitten or cat-human communication. Adult cats do not tend to meow at one another. Cats have evolved to...
Our cats are fascinating creatures with an extensive vocal repertoire consisting of many amusing sounds such as chatter, chirp, tweet, and meow. Cats use several communication sensory systems such as visual, olfactory, tactile, and auditory...
Are you trying to figure out if your cats are playing or fighting during wrestling matches? Cat behavior can be hard to interpret, particularly when there is a mix of ages, breeds, temperaments, and unrelated...
Are you concerned your cat might not be entertained in your apartment? All cats need love and attention, a feeling of safety, and fresh food and water, but cats also need enrichment, which is sometimes hard...
