Like bringing a brand new baby home, getting a kitten is an exciting time. The new addition to the family will change your life in so many ways. However, along the excitement comes the challenge of raising the kitten to adulthood. Along the way, you will worry yourself sick. You wonder when the kitty is … Read more
When it comes to feline sexuality, things are always moving so fast. For one, a queen can go into heat at only four months old. Imagine having a kitten who you think is your baby only to be told she will have babies of her own? In addition, cats can get pregnant soon after they … Read more
As of 2021, the estimated number of domestic cats in the world stands at 220 million while stray cats total about 480 million, says Wikipedia. Cumulatively, there are approximately 700 million cats roaming the face of the earth. When you look at these numbers one question comes to mind: just how fertile are our feline … Read more
When you lose a pet for one reason or the other, it can be a devastating blow to you. As you try to make sense of the whole thing, you are faced with the burden of disposing of the remains of the dead. Whether one of your cat’s babies is dead or you stumbled upon … Read more
Nothing breaks your heart as a pet parent than watching your kitty and pup not get along – specifically when the former is terribly afraid of the latter. The minute your sweet dog approaches, the cat will either retreat to one of her hiding spots. She can also arch her back as a sign that … Read more
The idea of adopting or buying two kittens at once sounds fun. At such a young age, kittens crave some feline company more than anything. They’ve just been separated from their families and having another feline makes the process a little bearable. The kittens can play with, lean on, sleep with, and cuddle with each … Read more
As human beings, we love and thrive in fellow human company. As a pet parent, it is natural to wonder if your cat can use some feline company as well. Your concern is exacerbated when you see your friend’s two cats playing, cuddling, and sleeping next to each other. Now, you are close to adopting … Read more
When picking out a cat to join your family, many factors come into play. One of the most important ones is scratching behavior. Every pet parent agrees that scratching, albeit it feels good for the cat, can be a huge challenge. If your precious sofa, kids, rugs, or clothes have been on the receiving end … Read more
With all the petting, cuddling, and playing, we seldom have time to think about the anatomy of our feline friends. Many of us live with our pets for years without knowing how they are designed. After all, a huge percentage of the world’s population doesn’t even know their own anatomies in the first place. Understanding … Read more
Essential oils are famous for their use in alternative medicine and aromatherapy. Made from concentrated scents of various plants, flowers, and herbs, they offer many health benefits including mood-boosting abilities, pain relief, stress relief, and use as digestive aids. While essential oils offer plenty of bets, they can also be harmful especially around our pets. … Read more