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 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 […]
How Cats Can Make a Difference for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
You might not think of cats as being appropriate “therapy” animals, due to their infamous aloofness. Cat lovers know, however, that, while felines might seem to be indifferent to others at first glance, a true bond can form between cats and their owners or loved ones. Here we will discuss how cats can benefit children […]
Cat Trivia | Fun Facts About Felines
If you are an ailurophile (the technical term for a cat lover), you might already know some of these bits of popular cat trivia. You may learn something new, however. For example, the word ailurophile comes from the Greek word ailouros meaning “cat” and –phile meaning “lover”. Read on to see what else you can […]
Cat Quotes – Famous Sayings about Felines
Anyone who has owned (or has been owned by) a cat knows that there is nothing quite like the bond between a cat and its human. Throughout history, others have noticed this as well, and have recorded their feelings in memorable quotes about cats. A wide variety of quotes exist that emphasize the great happiness, […]
Leaving Cats Home Alone | What You Need to Know
Some people prefer to have cats as pets because they are more independent than dogs. Cat owners commonly leave their cats alone more often than dog owners do, with less trepidation. Cats are quite independent, which makes many cat owners think that they are not harming their kitty by leaving her alone for a day […]
Can a Feral Cat Make a Good Pet?
What is the definition of a feral cat? A feral cat is a feline who has never had contact with humans, or once experienced human contact but does not any longer. Feral cats live on their own, outdoors, and are generally afraid of people. They are different from stray cats, who are likely to have […]
What Smells Do Cats Hate?
If you’re a cat owner, you have most likely figured out that cats prefer certain scents over others. There are some scents that will drive your kitty nuts. Cats are especially sensitive to smells as their sense of smell is 14 times greater than ours. This is partly because the receptors for smelling are located […]
High-Tech Cat Feeders- Feeding and Watering Just Got Easier
Cats are known to be very independent creatures, which is one of the many reasons why cat owners love them. They are usually pretty good at fending for themselves when left alone for a period of time, except, of course, for feeding themselves. In our hectic lives, sometimes it can be hard to stick to […]
Cats in Mythology
Cats have long been regarded as valued, treasured members of our families. In ancient times, however, cats were revered as gods or goddesses and often worshipped. Depending upon the religion or belief system, cats were variously depicted as guides to humans, guardians of the human soul and body, or even monsters who sought to destroy […]
Should Employees Be Allowed Time Off After the Loss of a Dog or Cat?
If you are a dog or a cat owner, you have either experienced the loss of a beloved pet or will experience that loss in time. Even the thought of the day you must say goodbye to your fave furry friend is enough to bring tears to your eyes. Non-animal lovers sometimes struggle to understand […]
How to Stop Your Cat From Meowing at Night
Is Your Cats Meowing Keeping You up at Night? Our fluffballs are the loves of our lives but this doesn’t mean that we want to listen to them all night. Cats tend to chatter late at night and get even more insistent when their conversation is not returned. This can drive even the most confirmed […]
Ten Signs That Your Cat Loves You
How Can You Tell That Your Cat Loves You Head butts and head rubs. Nudges and rubs are an obvious sign of feline friendliness. But aside from the pure sweetness, there’s a pheromone-driven reason for this particular expression of affection. Cats have scent glands on their cheeks, chins, foreheads, and lips. When they rub against […]
How to Stop Your Cat from Meowing at the Door
When we adopted our cat, Tabby, two years ago, we noted on her first day with us that she was a very loving, social cat, unlike other cats we’d had before. We didn’t know that she would also be a very needy cat, not wanting to be separated from us at night, especially until she […]