Neutering your cat will help him to lead a healthier and longer life. This is because you will eliminate the possibility of testicular cancer among other related ailments. One of the side effects of the neutering procedure is excessive sleeping—your feline friend will start sleeping for longer, especially in the days after the surgery. While … Read more
Raising a kitten is one of the most challenging things one can do. At birth, one weighs about 100 grams only. With a fragile body, holding her requires a lot of skill and experience. To add salt to injury, newborn kittens don’t see or hear anything for the first few weeks. They rely on mom … Read more
The average size of a domestic cat’s heart is small, about half to three-quarters the size of a golf ball. To compare, a human heart is about one and a half times as large as a golf ball, while a dog’s heart is the size of a tennis ball. Even though their heart is small, … Read more
The feral cat population has been out of control for some time now. According to Petpedia, there are 73 million feral cats in the United States alone. Many more roam other countries around the world. To try and manage the population of these homeless beauties, cat enthusiasts and institutions are employing different strategies, including rehoming … Read more
Neutering is a surgical procedure performed by a veterinarian to remove a cat’s reproductive organs. The idea is to control unnecessary reproduction. Neutering is generally recommended for cats that are not part of a breeding program, as it can help to reduce the population of unwanted animals. In addition, neutering can help to reduce aggression … Read more
Reduce, reuse, recycle – almost everyone wants to live by these rules in a bid to save the environment. And that’s great as long as you are using safe material. In the DIY community, used tires are increasingly becoming popular as a material for making useful household products. From building outdoor staircases and wall barriers … Read more
Is your kitten bloated? If so, you’re not alone. Many kittens experience bloating at some point in their lives. Bloating can be a sign of an underlying health issue or it could just be a temporary problem caused by the diet. For instance, if your cat eats too much food, they might easily get bloated. … Read more
Most tomcats have one main interesting feature: Chubby cheeks. Ideally, the cheeks are a form of fat storage, to help the tomcat to stay well-fed during lean times and also to keep him warm. But is that all there is to it? Well, a tomcat’s jowls can mean lots of other things, including the need … Read more
If you’re a feline parent, you may have noticed that kittens often have bulging stomachs. Is this normal, or does it indicate a health issue? Well, it could go either way—some health conditions may result in a bulging stomach but it is also normal for your kitty to have a big stomach. So, how can … Read more
Cats are amazing creatures—they’re agile and athletic, and they always seem to land on their feet. But have you ever wondered about their carpal pads? The carpal pad, also known as the “knee of the cat”, is a small, black, triangular-shaped pad located on the back of the foreleg just above the paw. The purpose … Read more