Why do cats purr, anyway? Here are 4 reasons why: Cats purr to show they’re content Cat owners believe their cats purr when they’re contented and this is backed up by everyday experience. They purr as their food is prepared, when they’re petted, and even before that first stroke they purr in anticipation of loving…
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Can Cats Survive a Fall from any Height?
Folklore suggests that cats have nine lives, but they don’t. Popular wisdom also teaches that cats land on their feet all the time, and they often do. Contrary to common belief, however, that doesn’t mean that cats can survive a fall from any height. Can Cats Survive a Fall From A Great Height? Cats have…
Help, My Cat is Shredding My Furniture!
Three Steps to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Your Furniture Does your furniture look like it’s been through a shredder? If you have a cat that has not been declawed, it’s likely that he has become accustomed to sharpening his claws on at least one of your sofas or table legs. While scratching is a…
Why Is My Cat Peeing on Everything? 5 Reasons
It’s a dark winter morning, and you’re already late getting ready for work. Last night was hectic, and you forgot to fold the laundry. You reach into the basket, expecting to pull out a clean outfit, and instead, you feel something warm and wet. If you have more than one cat, you’ve probably been there….
Can Cats See In The Dark?
The physiology of the cat is very like that of other mammals, but its sense organs have evolved specialized modifications as a hunter. One of the most remarkable adaptations seen in cats is in the anatomy and function of its eyes. So, can cats see in the dark? While the idea that cats can see…
How To Walk Your Cat On A Leash
Some cats will walk with a harness on a leash and some won’t. If you have an indoor cat who is very interested in going outside, walking on a leash is a possible way to satisfy her curiosity. Below are four steps to show you how to walk your cat on a leash. I’ve personally…
Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Cat
Spring is coming and with it will come the meowing and yowling of female cats in heat. Female cats generally go into heat in the spring and in the fall. Besides the unwanted behavior of a cat in heat, there are numerous reasons to spay or neuter your cat. Control the Population of Unwanted Cats…
Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
I’ve often wondered: why do cats have whiskers? So, I researched the topic and put together this article to answer that question. I get excited when I find a cat whisker in my house. I find them on the bed, on the floor, by the bathroom sink — I sometimes find them in the strangest…
How To Give A Cat A Pill
I’m writing this article to help you learn how to give a cat a pill. If you’re a cat parent, it’s inevitable that at some point your cat will get sick and require medication. Learn about top medical conditions affecting cats here. This can be difficult for both you and the cat. Unlike dogs that…
My Cat Collects Things: Hoarding Behavior in Cats
My youngest cat collects things. Here’s Munchkin’s story: Flossers? Okay. So you’ve seen those teeth flossers that come in a bag — usually green with floss on one end and a sharp pick on the other end. Maybe you use them. I do. In fact, I don’t believe this is unusual, but I will use…