Even though some cats shed more heavily than others, all of them shed. Cats that are adapted for colder climates have a thicker coat and are therefore heavier shedders than those that live in warmer climates. For this same reason, how much the cat sheds will most likely depend on the season. Shedding is a … Read more
Training your canine friend to come to you is much easier than doing the same for your kitty. The former has been domesticated for about 30 millennia and has learned the art of obedience quite well. Cats, on the other hand, are still catching up. They have only been pets for about 10,000 years and … Read more
Pet ownership has come from far. To imagine that cats can now play video games is absurd. It wasn’t until the 70’s that video games were invented for humans. Back then, this form of entertainment was a reserve for kids. Well, that has since changed. Not only do adults play them but pets have joined … Read more
While some cats are born with three legs, the majority of three-legged felines find themselves having to adapt to life on three limbs because of a health condition or an injury that led to the amputation of the affected limb. Expectedly, the loss of a limb does affect normal feline behavior and activity. But cats … Read more
The meow of a cat can be cute and even entertaining. But when a cat is in distress, the wails can be depressing. The shrieking wail from a cat in pain will strike a raw nerve in the heart of any pet parent. You will want to do whatever you can to alleviate the pain. … Read more
The feline breeding process is quite fascinating. Right from mating to pregnancy to birthing and finally watching the kittens grow will blow your mind. If you’ve had the privilege of being a part of it firsthand, you can attest to this. Mother cats, or queens, as they are referred to, are some of the strongest, … Read more
Vaccination has saved the lives of many cats. It is arguably the best invention of medicine yet. By introducing antigens of certain diseases, vaccines trigger the body to produce antibodies for the said disease. If the kitty is exposed to the bacteria or virus, her immune system will be able to fight it. While modern … Read more
For those of you that have been pet parents for a while, you have probably dealt with fleas at one point. Those nasty little bugs come out to play during warm months, especially during summer. They creep up on your cat and put up shop sucking on his blood whenever they choose. As if that’s … Read more
Research by the American Pet Products Association says that there are 94 million pet cats and 90 million dogs that are pets. It is relatively easy to see why. Felines are passionate and committed to keeping themselves and their quarters clean. Unlike canines that require long walks daily, cats are content sitting around looking around. … Read more
It’s hard to imagine that the call of nature doesn’t come naturally for some species. In humans, when the urge to go comes, you simply go. Even a newborn baby can interpret the signals of going to the bathroom and will do the needful. You don’t need to push the little one to poo or … Read more