Christmas season and gift giving occasions are an exciting time for families and friends, yet they pose a serious health risk to cats. One of the most dangerous myths about cats is that string-like objects such as ribbon, bows, and tinsel are good toys for them. Kittens especially seem magnetically drawn to string and things …
Cats are known for their enchanting eyes and incredible ability to see in the dark. But most people have no idea how differently cats see the world. Thanks to innovations in modern technology, science can now show us what the world looks like through a cat’s eyes. Keep reading to discover how your cat sees …
Us cat owners do everything we can to make sure our fur babies are healthy and happy. But sometimes we’ve been misinformed on what is and isn’t good for our cats. Keep reading to discover 7 common mistakes many cat owners make and don’t know they’re making! Myth #1: Milk Is Good For Cats A …
If your cat was a human, how old would he or she be? Cats don’t age the same way humans do. That’s why you need to convert your cat’s age from human years to cat years. Busting Cat Age Myths A popular misconception is that 1 year of a cat’s life is equivalent to 7 …
You may be reading this and think it’s silly for cats to be stressed. What would cats have to be stressed about anyway? As it turns out, cats are very easily stressed! And stress can lead to serious behavior and health problems down the road. You might not even be aware your cat is stressed. …
Cats are known for being obsessive groomers. More often than not, if your cat isn’t napping, they’re cleaning and preening themselves, making sure that they look “just right.” Despite their best grooming efforts, sometimes your cat needs your help. Read on to find out some causes of matted fur and tips for treating matted fur …
Most cat owners have probably had the not unpleasant experience of hearing their cat cough up a hairball and then having to clean up the mess. It’s never fun – not for you, but especially not for your cat. Hairballs can be troublesome if your cat has difficulty coughing them up. But what causes hairballs …
As good cat parents, we try to stay educated on what is best for our cats. B ut due to the fact that cats can’t talk, it’s difficult for us to really understand what our cats are going through. This leads us to make assumptions that might actually be harming our cat. We’re taught that …
Cats have a strange relationship with grass. They seem so determined to devour it only to throw it up hours later. Cats regurgitate grass because because they do not have the enzymes required to digest it. So why would cats want to eat grass? As often happens with cat behavior, scientists can’t explain this behavior …
Litter box training is an important step in your cat’s life, and if you’re lucky, there’s not that much “training” involved. C ats have a natural instinct to use the the litter box; they just need the right encouragement, environment, and time to learn. Teaching a kitten how to use the litter box and teaching …