‘Tis the season of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and tons of other delicious and aromatic ingredients. And while pumpkin can be beneficial for your cat, the rest of the aforementioned goodies aren’t. Cinnamon in particular may seem harmless or even healthy since it does have some health benefits for human beings. Sadly, that’s not the … Read more
Seeing your pet cat eat grass is something that’s just as shocking for first-time cat owners as it can be for some experienced pet parents. As carnivorous creatures felines don’t thrive on greenery. However, cats do eat grass on some occasions, regardless of their otherwise carnivorous lifestyle. If you’re allowing your kitty to go in … Read more
Butter isn’t a typical cat food, but what if you want to share a nibble of your buttered toast with kitty? Or what if she’s got up on the counter and has licked some out of the butter tray? Can cats eat butter? Or is she going to be sick? Whether you give it intentionally … Read more
Have you ever wondered why people say that cats have nine lives? Or how about where this popular myth comes from and if there’s any actual truth to it? You’re not alone. Similarly to all those black cat superstitions, the nine lives myth has been raising questions and eyebrows for centuries. So why do we … Read more
Peppermint oil, along with many other essential oils, is often used in a large number of household items, mainly in wellness and beauty products. Apart from the fact that the scent of peppermint makes for an excellent aromatherapy, the essential oil derived from this plant actually has a vast list of applications and benefits. But … Read more
Just because you’re keeping your cat strictly indoors it doesn’t mean the kitty can’t attract fleas. Or that these nasty pests won’t infest your home. I’ve already done an extensive guide on how to control cat fleas efficiently, but today I want to talk about a popular alternative method many of you have probably already … Read more
Chances are you already know that many tropical (along with citrus) fruits are toxic to cats. It’s true – what’s healthy and beneficial for us isn’t always good for our fluffy pals. However, cats don’t know what’s good for them. And when they see their pet parents munching on a delicious and fruity treat, they’ll … Read more
You may have heard that FeLV (feline leukemia virus) is among the top most fatal diseases to ever spread amongst cats. Just as lethal as heartworms and other similar parasitic diseases, the feline leukemia virus can affect kitties of all breeds, regardless of which region on Earth they’re inhabiting. Not only is it globally widespread, … Read more
When it comes to the controversy surrounding feline nutrition, one of the most controversial topics is whether raw chicken should be given to cats as food. Nutritionists, veterinarians and cat owners all over the globe can’t seem to reach a consensus. People are either fully on board with the idea of feeding your cat with … Read more
Cats, owls, and tons of other nocturnal creatures go hand in hand when it comes to lurking and stalking. Hey, you’ve probably even seen some hilarious clips on the Internet which show cats and owls interacting with each other. But do owls and cats get along in the real world? In other words – should … Read more