If statistics by Cornell Feline Health Center is anything to go by, cats spend 30-50% of their day grooming themselves. If self-cleaning was removed from the feline equation, cats would be miserable. Kitties groom to stay clean, protect themselves from predators, cool down, relieve itchiness, distress, improve blood flow, and keep their fur in good…

Cats are not only cute but they produce some of the cutest sounds ever. As kids, many of us were taught that kitties only meow. Now that we have grown up, we’ve realized that felines can do so much more. They can purr, chirp, yowl, growl, hiss, and even chatter. Each one carries a specific…

Cats are some of the most fertile species in Kingdom Animalia. Not only do they reach sexual maturity early (from four months old) but they get into estrus multiple times a year. Even after getting kittens, your female kitty can go into heat 4-5 weeks later, and if she mates, she can get kittens. On…

You’ve probably heard the horror of a mother cat eating her young. As human beings, the thought of devouring your own child is simply unfathomable. So, when you hear felines doing that and moving on as if nothing happened, you cringe. Well, in the wild, mother cats eat their kittens. Sometimes, they eat one in…

As a cat lover, nothing breaks your heart into a million pieces than seeing a super skinny feral kitty out there in the cold. You don’t need anyone telling you that the cat is malnourished and needs your help. Without thinking twice, you bring the kitty back home with you hoping to care for him….

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…

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…

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…

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…