My sister’s Golden Retriever solicits belly rubs by plopping down in front of me and rolling onto her back. She stays in this position for as long as I oblige her. A few cats have exposed their bellies in front of me, but not quite like the dogs I’ve known. When cats roll onto their …
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Although I’ve had indoor-only cats for my entire adult life, I grew up with several outdoor cats who earned their weight in paper currency as “working” cats on my parents’ farm. Although these cats were friendly toward humans, I think they would have climbed the curtains if we tried to keep them indoors. But they …
Ever wondered, “Why do cats sit on you?” From basic needs like safety to more obscure reasons, like the fabric of your clothing, here’s why cats sit on you.
Modifying genes means endless possibilities for cat colors and patterns. From tabby cats to pointed patterns to tricolors like calicos, let’s learn more!
You may have seen your cat sleeping on top of your shoes or rolling around on your smelly gym clothes. Maybe you were grossed out, laughed out loud or both. What is it with cats and smelly things? Cats aren’t the only animals attracted to smelly things. To animals, the sense of smell is extremely …
When we were newly married, my husband Mark bought a shoebox-size basket to store our mail and reduce clutter on our kitchen table. To his surprise, our red tabby Madison climbed inside, sat down and claimed the basket as her own. She filled the basket perfectly — like it was custom-made for her. Having shared …
Cats are inquisitive and curious for good reason. As prey animals and predators in nature, their survival depends on knowing everything and everyone in their territory. They explore and test everything that is new to them. They specifically need to know: What is this? Is this edible? Will this eat me? Understanding our cats’ need …
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Cats have many ways of communicating. Some of these ways, like meowing, are more understandable for humans than others. Urine spraying, on the other hand, not only proves much more challenging for humans to comprehend but is also much less pleasant. Let’s face it: Humans and cats see urine very differently. Sadly, that misunderstanding lands …
What should a kitten’s diet look like? Are kittens easy to potty train? How long will my kitten actually stay a kitten? We’ve got 22 kitten facts that every kitten parent needs to know!
Herbs for cats?! Yep, in small doses, some herbs can enhance your cat’s physical and mental health. So, what should you know about valerian for cats, chamomile for cats and catnip for cats? Here are the dos and don’ts when it comes to herbs for cats.
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