5 Cool Facts About Gray Tabby Cats
Many tabby cat aficionados prefer the gray tabby cat, for a variety of reasons. Gray tabbies are a pattern, not a breed of their own. Breeds in which the gray tabby cat pattern can be found include the Scottish Fold and the Domestic Shorthair, among many others. Like most tabbies, the foreheads of gray tabby […]
5 Interesting Facts about Mackerel Tabby Cats
When has a cat been described like a fish? In the previous article on The Five Tabby Cat Patterns, the mackerel pattern was discussed. This is the most popular type of tabby cat pattern, and also the one sported by my kitty, Tabby. It is a beautiful fishbone pattern of tiger-like stripes on both sides […]
5 Interesting Facts About Maneki Neko | Fortune Cats or Lucky Cats
Have you ever seen those waving cat figurines in Asian restaurants, supermarkets or shops? These are called Maneki Neko, which means “Lucky Cat” or “Fortune Cat.” A staple of Japanese and Chinese culture, Maneki Neko is believed to attract good fortune and good luck to its owner. If you’ve never heard of Maneki Neko, or […]
Cat Eye Colors
What color are your cat’s eyes? You might not immediately be able to answer this question without sneaking a look at them, right? Cat eye colors can be changeable depending on the light. The eyes of a cat are quite beautiful and entrancing, unlike the eyes of any other mammals on the planet. Cats also […]
Fun Facts and Trivia About Tortoiseshell Cats
Many cat lovers prefer tortoiseshell patterned cats. Also known as torties, this relatively rare pattern of cat is a beautiful, interesting example of the patched variety of tabby cat. It is not a separate breed all of its own, but rather, a tabby cat pattern that can show up in a variety of breeds. Here, […]
The Five Tabby Cat Patterns
As a current tabby cat owner, I can honestly say that my Tabby is the friendliest, most outgoing and most social of all the cats I’ve owned during my lifetime. So I wasn’t surprised to find out that a characteristic of tabby cats is their outgoing, loving personalities. I was surprised, however, to discover that […]
Fun Facts and Trivia About Tabby Cats
Many cat owners, when asked what type of cat they own, will respond, “tabby.” But what, exactly, is a tabby cat? Some people use “tabby” to describe all striped cats, regardless of their coloring or pattern. In reality, the descriptive term “tabby” delineates how a cat is marked, not its breed. Although a tabby cat […]
Why do Cats Bring Their Owners “Gifts” of Dead Animals?
If you have a cat that spends any time outside, you might have been the recipient of a “gift” of a dead animal from her at one time or another. Even indoor cats have been known to leave “gifts” that they have found in the house for their owners. Why do cats bring their owners […]
Cat Puns – Cat Humor Funny Enough to Make Your Friends Laugh
Everyone loves a good pun, right? Well, some people are punnier than others. Cat owners, in particular, are usually partial to punny cat sayings. The following are some of the most purr-fect cat puns we’ve ever heard. Vocabulary: Replacing Words with Witty Catticisims A-paw-ling – The smell of the cat’s litter box after we were […]
Will Raccoons Attack, Kill and Possibly Eat a Cat?
Cat owners might wonder about the danger of raccoons to their precious felines, especially if their kitties spend any time outdoors. Will raccoons attack cats? Will raccoons kill cats? Will raccoons eat cats? Unfortunately, raccoons have been known to attack cats, especially if the cat is acting aggressively towards the raccoon. Here, we will discuss […]
How Many Nipples Do Cats Have?
Because cats are mammals, naturally they have nipples. You might be surprising, however, to find out that even male cats have nipples. If you’re a first-time cat owner (or even if you’re not), discovering nipples on your cat might freak you out just a bit. We’ll examine cat nipples further in this post. How Many […]
Why Do Cats Hate Water?
Savvy cat owners know that it’s not a good idea to attempt to give kitty a bath. Cats hate water, right? Well, mostly. Here we’ll discuss if, and why, cats really do have an aversion to getting wet. Cats Who Like Water Believe it or not, there are some felines who like water! The Cat […]
How to Remove Mats From a Long-Haired Cat
If you own a long-haired cat, you know first-hand how beautiful their fur can be when properly taken care of. Even if a cat grooms herself and the owner brushes her fur regularly, however, pesky mats in long-haired (and even in some shorter-haired) cats can crop up. There are right and wrong ways to deal […]
How Much Does a Purebred Cat Cost?
If you’re considering buying a purebred cat, let me first ask you to stop and consider, instead, adopting a cat from a shelter. There are millions of shelter cats in need of good homes all across the globe, just waiting for a loving cat owner to adopt them. If, however, you are determined to buy […]
5 Tips for Choosing Cat-Friendly Furniture
Cats and nice furniture don’t mix, right? This isn’t exactly true. Many cat owners have pieces of furniture that they try to protect from their cat’s claws. They might choose slipcovers to safeguard their furniture, but those really hide the beauty of the furniture piece. Cat owners might otherwise try to keep the cat off […]