Though the best thing someone can do if they can no longer care for a cat is to contact their local Humane Society or pet adoption center, people will sometimes let the cat outside to roam free. This does not help the cat in any way, nor does it help the surrounding neighborhood. Read More
Feeding your pet can be a trying experience. You want to feed your cat the best quality cat food available. So many brands claim to be nutritionally sound for your cat, with fancy packaging and words like “Pro” or “Natural” and even “Grain-Free.” Some are endorsed by celebrities, some have their own theme song, and one even has its own Ginger colored spokes-cat. Read More
In talking about the diet of a cat, we often think about the bags of dry food or cans of wet food that can be purchased at any local store. We don’t really think about them catching and eating a mouse or a bird, though we know that they are certainly capable. The truth is, before man-made kibble came into the picture, mice, birds, and other boney creatures of the earth were on the menu of a cat. They ate what they could catch and they sometime got table scraps from the farmer who’s corn the cat was protecting from said rodents. Read More
You know what they say; two heads are better than one. And many cat lovers will agree; especially when those two heads are fuzzy-eared and sprout whiskers. Going from a one-cat home to a two-cat home can be exciting and fun, giving a whole new meaning to the phrase “the more the merrier.” But the biggest problem that cat owners often have when adding a new cat to the home is worrying about how their resident adult cat will react; especially when that new cat is just a kitten. Read More
Does your cat go crazy when you give her catnip? Or is she one of the 50% of cats who have no interest whatsoever in the catnip frenzy? That’s right, despite that fact that its very name implies that catnip is synonymous with cats, not all of them are affected by it. For those who have seen a cat in action after one sniff of this potent herb, you might wonder why all cats don’t get in on the fun. But the truth is, not all cats are born with a sensitivity, so your chances of having a cat that will literally flip over this plant are 50-50. Read More
If you have an indoor cat, you are well acquainted with one of the tools of the trade; a litterbox scooper. Yes, cleaning the litterbox is probably one of the least-liked things about owning a cat, but it sure beats having to get up on a chilly morning and take them outside to do their business. Read More
You’ve undoubtedly heard of certain cat breeds; the Siamese, the Maine Coon, even the Himalayan come to mind. Have you ever heard of the Ginger cat? Well, of course you have! But did you know that Ginger cats are not a specific breed? If you didn’t know this before today, don’t feel bad. Many people think that Ginger cats are a breed like the ones listed above, but truthfully, they are just named after their striking orange color. Read More
One warm afternoon, as you sit quietly reading on your sofa, you hear cat paws clattering down the hallway. Suddenly your cat jumps into the air, runs up and over you as you sit up startled, and tries to climb up the wall from the back of the couch. What is going on? Then you see it; a common house fly. Your cat noticed it before you did and he’ll keep after it until it becomes lunch. Read More
Have you ever heard someone say that you’ll have bad luck if a black cat crosses your path? When Halloween comes around have you noticed that scary décor includes bats, vampires, witches, skeletons and black cats? And who can forget the television show “Sabrina The Teenage Witch” that starred a black cat named Salem? Where did all of this black cat nonsense begin? Read More
When it comes to knowing what to feed your precious pet, the odds might be stacked against you. For every 1 bag (or can) of cat food on the market that contains the most important ingredients you can feed your cat, there are 5 sitting on the grocery store shelf that contain questionable ingredients. How do you know what food you should be feeding your cat to keep her healthy and happy? The truth is, if you do a simple cat food comparison, it won’t be too tough to decide. In fact, the only decision you’ll need to make is; chicken, or fish? Read More
