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Is Peppermint And Peppermint Oil Safe For Cats Or Is It Bad For Them?

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 […]

What To Do If Your Cat Ate String: Is It Dangerous? Will She Be OK?

When a cat thinks it needs to play with something, it will find a way to do so, even if its pet parents don’t quite understand why. Cats find strings and threads to be irresistible. They can be made out of anything – wool, cord, fishing line, dental floss, sewing threads… the list goes on […]

Borax For Fleas: Is It Safe Or Toxic To Use Around Cats?

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 […]

Is Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) contagious? Can cats and people contract FeLV?

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, […]

How Many Kittens Can A Cat Have Per Litter And Over A Lifetime?

Kittens are so adorable, playful and huggable that even people who aren’t big cat fans have wished they could get a kitten at least once in their life. I mean come on, how can you not want so much cuteness around you? It comes natural to many cat owners to want to breed their female […]

Do Owls Attack And Eat Cats?

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? Or in other words – […]

How Many Toes Does A Cat Have?

Even if you own the feline furball with the cutest expression on the planet, your cat’s toes are still among its most adorable features. The cute little colorful paw pads, the way they extend into claws, the amazing list of functions these toes serve… all of these things make your cat’s toes fundamental features for […]

How Long Can A Cat Go Without Food Or Water? Feline Eating And Drinking Needs

Food and water are essential to the life of all mammals, including felines. Feral and indoor cats require daily fluids and nutrition to stay healthy and live longer. Regardless of their age or breed, all cats need to drink water and eat cat food every single day. Any forms of “cleansing” regimes such as skipping-food-day […]

Why Do Cats Have Tails? Is There Really A Purpose? + Cat Tail Facts

Unless you’re fluent in meow, you’ve probably been baffled by your kitty’s mysterious ways at least once in your lifetime. One of the many interesting things cats of all breeds and ages have in common is their fifth “limb” – the tail. Even bobtailed cats such as the Pixie Bob have one. Theirs are just […]

What Is A Cat’s Inner (Third) Eyelid? Causes, Treatment, Prevention And More

There’s no denying that cats are fascinating creatures in numerous aspects. They have enviably heightened senses and they see the world the way no one else does. Feline eyes are unique not only for each breed, but also for each kitty. They come in different shapes, colors, sizes and placement. Some furballs may even have […]

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