All cat owners have experienced the hiss of their cat at some point (probably more than once). Hissing is a defensive position. Fear is a common reason that cats hiss, but it’s not the only one. Read on to find out how and why cats hiss and what you should do when they hiss at …
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 …
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 …
Everyone loves a kitty kiss every once in a while! But tongues feel like…well…sandpaper. You might have noticed their tongues are prickly and rough. After a while, those kitty kisses are not very comfortable. So, why do cats have rough tongues? Read on to find out why something so soft and cuddly has such an …
Almost all cat owners will tell you that their furry friends know when they’re sad. It’s almost like cats have a sixth sense because they seem so in-tune with us, but can they really tell when we are sad? It’s been known for some time that dogs are able to recognize changes in their owner’s …
Proper nutrition is the most important part of caring for your cat. The best diet for your cat is one that replicates what your kitty would normally eat in the wild, but this option isn’t always available. As a cat parent, you need to be educated on the latest news in cat nutrition! Eating well …
Having an older cat is blessing – it’s a reminder that your cat has been your faithful companion for so many wonderful years. As your cat ages, it is normal for their bodies and behavior to change. As a cat owner, there are steps you need to take to ensure your cat stays healthy in …
If you’ve never heard of whiskery fatigue, don’t worry. It’s not a widely known condition, but its discovery has answered a lot of questions cat owners have asked in the past. Whisker fatigue is a condition caused by cats sticking their face into food bowls that rub against their whiskers. For some cats, this rubbing …
All cats meow, but not all meows are equal. If you’re an experienced cat owner, you know that these meows mean different things! But what exactly do different meows mean? Keep reading to find out how to translate and decode your cat’s meows! “Meow” is just for YOU Cats don’t normally meow for other cats. …
Does it seem like the only thing cats like playing with these days are boxes and bags? It’s so funny that your cat would rather play in the box the toys came in rather than the box! Science actually provides a good reason as to why cats like boxes and bags so much! It turns …