Contrary to the popular saying, cats don’t have nine lives. And they don’t always land on their feet. In fact, they are far more vulnerable than you might think. What’s more, they can suffer from a variety of health problems similar to the ones affecting human beings. One such problem is limping. Catological is reader-supported. … Read more
Cat food brands are required to give some nutritional details on cat food labels. They must give a “Guaranteed Analysis” showing the amount of: Protein Fat Fiber Unfortunately, they’re not required to provide you with the carbohydrate levels. This can make it hard to truly compare two foods to find out which one is lower carb … Read more
Because cats speak differently from humans, it can be extremely frustrating when your kitty is in pain but can’t tell you where or why. Felines can communicate through hissing, meowing, chirping, and various other sounds, but these sounds don’t always mean that there’s something wrong. But in cases of excessive meowing, loss of appetite, lethargy, … Read more
Cats are fascinating and often misunderstood creatures. Nevertheless, they are among the top popular choices for pets all over the world. Owners value them for their personality traits, whether they’re devoted and amiable or aloof and independent, as well as for their gorgeous looks. And while nobody can deny that a solid white or mitten-patterned … Read more
One of the best things about owning a kitty is that you can snuggle, stroke and pet its fluffy fur. Even cat breeds that are hairless, such as the Donskoy or Sphynx, have a layer of fluff which is awesomely velvety and pleasant to the touch. Of course, cats require special skin and fur care … Read more
If you’re one of those feline furball owners who believe that cats are superior beings, then you’re absolutely right, at least when it comes to a cat’s senses. Felines are complex (not complicated) creatures that have been blessed with admirably heightened senses. In fact, they are some of nature’s best hunters! What Do Cats See? People … Read more
If there is something cats love more than anything else, it’s sleeping. A full-grown feline can sleep between 12 and 16 hours a day. Young kittens aged six months or less can spend 20 hours per day asleep. Felines snooze their way through approximately two thirds of their lifetime! You may find your cat sleeping anywhere … Read more
All felines on the planet love to sleep. In fact, they do it more often than any other species of domestic pet. Young kittens sleep through 20 hours of their entire 24 hour regime. Older kitties can snooze for up to 16 hours a day. But can they dream while doing so? Or are they … Read more
Cats have various ways of communicating. They usually do it through meowing, hissing, chirping, yowling, and so forth. And while they may not be capable of speaking our language, they can still tell us many things even without using any actual sounds. How? It’s called body language. Kitties have a unique way of showing emotions … Read more
Some cats are quite vocal and others, not so much. Felines of all breeds and ages produce a variety of sounds, including meowing, yowling, growling, purring, and so forth. They might not be able to communicate the way we, humans, do it, but they sure know how to speak. In terms of feline language, some … Read more