Have you ever asked yourself what the differences are between your hearing abilities and those of your cat’s? How is a cat’s sense of hearing different from ours? And what do cats really hear? For starters, felines are among the many creatures with extremely heightened senses. A cat’s senses differ from human senses in a […]
Continue readingYou 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, […]
Continue readingRingworm is a fungal infection that can be found on both humans and animals. It can look like flaky, scaly, sometimes infected wounds, and/or bald spots on your cat. Signs and Symptoms A classic sign of ringworm is a small round bald spot. Often, it will have scaly lesions or small, itchy pus-filled sores. If your […]
Continue readingIf your cat already drank antifreeze, call a vet immediately. Your vet may encourage you to induce vomiting if the ingestion happened within the last 2 hours, but please contact them first to be 100% certain. Cats are carnivorous creatures with enviably heightened senses. They are often attracted to various scents, including the aroma which […]
Continue readingCats and addiction? What’s the connection? Well, the main point of this article is that my relationship with my cat was MUCH HEALTHIER and MUCH MORE THERAPUETIC than a human relationship with a member of the opposite sex. It might seem a far fetch, but I write this to help you … the person who’s […]
Continue readingEven 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 […]
Continue readingUnless 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 […]
Continue readingMost cats are vulnerable and relatively frail, just like human babies, and prone to developing a variety of diseases. While some of these diseases depend on the breed, abscesses can occur in cats of all breeds and ages. What Is A Cat Abscess? An abscess is a type of skin condition which results after bacteria […]
Continue readingCats, 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 – […]
Continue readingFood 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 […]
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