With their silky pelts in appealing colors, bright blue eyes and affectionate natures, Ragdoll cats have had a strong following since their introduction in 1971. The most notable characteristic of the breed is a tendency among some individuals to become limp and doll-like when picked up and held. Ragdolls are some of the most docile …
Cat allergies are a genuine source of misery for many people. Symptoms can be mild in some — just a sniffle and a little reddening of the eyes when coming into close contact with a cat, easily remedied with an over-the-counter antihistamine. For others, however, cat allergies can be very serious. People with asthma can …
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Feline aggression can be surprising and distressing. It can be hard for many cat owners to understand why their companion is lashing out at them or how they can prevent the behavior in the future. It’s particularly distressing and perplexing when a beloved pet attacks one person and nobody else in the household — especially …
The orange tabby is one of the best-known and best-loved feline fur patterns. Warm, bright and immediately engaging, an orange cat’s coat is often the one that people picture when they imagine a domestic cat. Orange cats are everywhere in fiction, film and TV, from Tiger in An American Tale to Jim Davidson’s food-loving Garfield. …
We’ve all seen the videos by now. A cat is innocently enjoying a game, a nap or a dish of food, only to be startled by the appearance of a cucumber. The effects can be quite dramatic, with the unfortunate kitty leaping into the air and responding with every appearance of terror. People find these …
Pretty, fragrant and long-lasting, carnations are popular both in the garden and in floral arrangements. Their sweet smell, attractive ruffled blooms and romantic shades of pink and white make them a perennial favourite. Carnations take a long time to wilt or fade once cut, which is why they’re still favoured as an ornament for buttonholes. …
Baby teeth are sometimes called milk teeth, primary teeth or temporary teeth. They are more properly known as deciduous teeth. These are small, often rather weak teeth that drop out after a time so that the animal’s permanent teeth can take their place. Many species have them, including humans, dogs and cats. In fact, deciduous …
Daffodils are one of the loveliest spring blossoms. The sight of a flowerbed full of golden daffodils and creamy narcissus can’t fail to lift your heart — they’re a sure sign that winter has passed and spring is well and truly there. The beauty of these spring flowers is matched only by their popularity. During …
There’s something special about a calico cat. Unlike a conventional tortoiseshell cats, whose colour patches are fairly evenly distributed all over and have very little white, calicos are primarily white with clearly defined patches of colour. Calico cats are often called tortoiseshell-and-white cats in the UK. They’re also known as callies, tricolor cats or brindled …
While the average lifespan of a domestic cat is around 10-20 years, different breeds can have radically different lifespans. There are the bob-tailed Manx cats and hairless Sphynxes, who only live from around eight to 14 years. On the other end of the scale, you find longer-lived breeds like the Burmese and Balinese — noted …
