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 […]
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 […]
When it comes to emergency preparedness, a lot must be taken into consideration. And a much more planning is involved when you own pets! Making sure that our beloved cats are safe during a disaster is important and below are several tips that we think is essential for every pet parent. Identification. A microchip or […]
Is your cat healthy? Hopefully yes. However, there are several different diseases that can affect our feline companions at any stage of life. You know your furry friend best, so it’s important to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of a potential issue. After all, she can’t exactly tell you if she’s not feeling well. As […]
Natural Cat Repellents If you’re looking for a more natural way to keep cats away from your property, there are a few options available. One of the most common natural cat repellents is to sprinkle pepper flakes around the area you want to keep cats away from. This will give cats the impression that a […]
Statistics to Know about Pet Cancer Did you know? Pet cancer is so common that 12 million cats and dogs are diagnosed with it every year in this country. Cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in canines and felines. 1 out of 4 dogs are affected by it. 1 out of 5 cats are affected […]
Hi there, fellow cat lovers! My name is Mary, and I’m a self-proclaimed “crazy cat lady” (well, crazy dog lady too, but that’s another story) who has spent countless hours trying to understand the endearing and sometimes perplexing world of kitty behavior. You know, like those moments when your cat suddenly decides to get up […]
Have you ever wondered: “How big will my cat get?” They don’t stay cute little fur balls forever! True, the Munchkin, as the name suggests, was specifically bred for smallness and the delicate boned Singapura is also known as the love cat. But don’t forget the big fun that is a Maine coon cat or […]
Cardiac disease is thought to affect 15% of felines, which makes early detection crucial. Heart murmur in cats could be one indication that something is wrong, and that is why it’s essential to keep frequent veterinary checkups. Some cat heart murmurs are absolutely benign, and not all of them are signs of heart disease. On the other […]
Why Does My Cat Lick My Face? What Is My Cat Trying To Tell Me? While it’s true that your pet cat grooms themselves to remove dirt and loose fur and achieve that purr-fect, tangle-free fur, your pet cats also have this social bonding thing called “allogrooming.” Allogrooming is a practice wherein cats (kittens included) […]