The Science Behind Calico Cat’s Color Pattern The official state cat of Maryland, calico cats, aka “money cats,” have been considered by many as a lucky charm. Why? It’s because this cat’s beautiful calico color pattern cannot be bred and often comes out by chance. To give you a quick background, a cat’s gender is […]
Whether you are a first-time cat owner or not, chances are there will be a lot of times when your cat piques your curiosity. So, it’s not surprising if you’ve ever wondered, “Why does my cat follow me everywhere?” While we definitely don’t mind our cats following us around the house, we also cannot deny […]
Is your peaceful home frequently pierced by the insistent cries of your kitten, leaving you wondering, “Why is my kitten meowing non stop?” A kitten’s meow is their way of communicating, from expressing needs like hunger to conveying feelings of fear or discomfort. Kittens, like adult cats, have a rich vocabulary of vocalizations, but when […]
Your cat licking your hair the first time may seem cute, but this can get annoying overtime. And so you ask: Why does my cat lick my hair? Is this normal behavior? Is it because my hair smells good, or did my cat notice that I’m having a bad hair day? Yes, it’s true that […]
Around the world, millions of stray animals are wandering the streets and falling sick, getting injured, spreading disease, and struggling to live. Consider these surprising facts: It’s been estimated that there are at least 70 million stray cats living in the US. There are actually more homeless animals in the United States than there are […]
Your cat licking themselves clean makes sense, given their fastidious nature. But then, why do cats lick each other? Is this because they just want everything to look spick and span (including your other pet cats) or is there more to it than meets the eye? While it’s true that cats are total neat freaks, […]
Cats, especially kittens, can be hyperactive at times. It’s normal for most cat owners to notice their feline friends running around the house as fast as they can. But, what if a cat frequently exhibits these sudden bursts of energy? Should you be concerned? Does that indicate a more serious health condition, such as ADHD? […]
Do Feral Cats Pose Health Risks to You and/or Your Pets? It’s difficult for us, humans to catch a disease from feral cats since we are not often in contact with them, and feline diseases are usually transmitted between cats alone. However, feral cats can carry diseases, worms, and viral infections, and they can pass […]
If cats really have nine lives, then, all pet parents out there would be shouting out for joy. Because who would not want to spend as much time with their feline friends? But is it true? Do cats have 9 lives? Sad to say, while felines have a Houdini-like prowess in escaping dangerous situations unscathed, […]
Like humans, a cat’s body goes through different changes when it reaches reproductive maturity. Now, if you’re a pet parent with an unspayed cat to worry about, you’re most likely wondering when all these start. When do cats go into heat? If that’s what you want to know, that’s what you’ll get and more. Besides […]