A couple of years ago, I was talking to a fellow cat-owner about our kitties and their general health. Since we’re conscientious pet parents, our cats get their annual checkups and vaccinations on schedule every year. My friend was worried, however. She didn’t want to leave her sweet orange tabby unprotected — but she was …
Cats are cool, mysterious, graceful and elegant creatures that love to sleep a lot and often appear sassy and continuously self-confident. Dogs are considered man’s best friend because they are loyal, obedient and sociable. On the other hand, the relationship between humans and cats is often viewed as more transactional, because cats are more independent …
Cats often seem like they don’t have much to do. It’s either they are sleeping, eating, licking themselves, or just staring into space. Unlike dogs that seem to have so many responsibilities, our feline friends don’t really do much. This kind of leaves them with little to think about. So, are their minds usually blank …
Cats tend to gravitate towards whatever their owners are eating and drinking. This can be frustrating, especially when your feline companion has her own water dish and a full bowl of food sitting in the kitchen. Why does your cat insist on trying to drink your cappuccino or steal your sandwich when she has the …
Cats hate water. That’s a given — or is it? The stereotype of the water-hating cat does have a grain or two of truth to it. It’s certainly true that most cats are at least a little hesitant around water, while some seem outright terrified of it. As anyone who’s tried to give their reluctant …
Cats can have some very peculiar eating habits. I’ve known two cats who would beg plaintively for frozen peas, one who was obsessed with noodles and several who would practically tear your arm off for just a sliver of cheddar cheese. My friend’s rescue cat, who once lived as a stray on the streets of …
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. …
