The American Bobtail is a striking, wild-looking breed recognized for its short tail, solid build, and expressive coat. When it comes to color, this breed offers one of the widest ranges imaginable—appearing in shades of red, black, brown, chocolate, cinnamon, blue, lilac, fawn, and cream, with or without white, and even in stunning calico patterns. … Read more
The Aegean cat’s coat is naturally elegant and shaped by the islands’ environment rather than human design. Almost all Aegeans feature white as the dominant color, covering between a quarter and nearly all of the body. The remaining patches bring contrast and individuality, most often in black, blue, or red, with or without faint tabby … Read more
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia but can now be found in many parts of the world. Mugwort is a member of the daisy family and it has several common names, including wild wormwood, common wormwood, and felon herb. It is known for its strong, pungent aroma … Read more
Cat owners want the absolute best for their furry little friends. Bringing a cat into your home means you get a constant lovable and purring companion. It also means that you take an important responsibility for keeping the cat happy, healthy, and safe. One of the vital tasks to do is to feed the little … Read more
Of all animals, the housecat is believed to be the most superstitious. In some parts of the world, it brings good luck. In Japanese folklore, for instance, a cat is a symbol of good fortune. To this day, the Maneki-Neko figurine parades restaurants and other business premises for this very reason. In Egypt, cats used … Read more
Cats are well known for their unique noses. Take a look at any cat and you’ll notice how different their nose is from ours. For one thing, it’s much shorter. And if you look closely, you’ll notice that the nostrils are placed slightly higher up on the nose than they are on ours. But what … Read more
Don’t you just love when your kitty randomly gives you a “paw-five”? Or how beautiful she looks when she stretches her little paws while yawning? There’s no doubt that cat paws are vital for the feline anatomy. Just like humans rely heavily on their hands, cats equally use their paws to do a whole lot. … Read more
Stats by Petpedia state that approximately 76 million cats in America are homeless or feral. The figure was arrived at after multiple surveys, telemetry studies, and animal shelter stats. This means that pretty much every city in the US has an abundance of stray or feral cats. They are everywhere including busy streets, residential areas, … Read more
Thieves oil is a rich and spicy blend of various essential oils. It has potent anti-bacterial, anti-viral, antioxidant, and anti-fungi properties. It is not surprising, then, that you may want your kitty to enjoy these perceived benefits of this amazing essential oil. However well-intentioned your plan might be, it is judicious to understand the facts … 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