Hints and tips on how to make your cat healthier, happier, and have more fun. Cats are very smart, aware, and learn your habits very quickly. Happy cat equals happy life!
Cats are Very Good at Hiding Illness or Injury There are times when it’s very obvious that your cat is sick or injured. Some examples would include: vomiting, limping, bleeding, discharge from the eyes, ears, or mouth, diarrhea, or super lethargic. Your cat may stop eating, drinking, or have hair loss. If you don’t clip…
This is an Often Overlooked Form of Greeting No not THAT finger! Cats will frequently go nose to nose with another cat as a form of greeting. This would be the equivalent of a handshake or fist bump for humans. Now this sometimes can lead to some butt sniffing as well. I really don’t want…
Most Cats RARELY Need a Bath Indoor only cats are one of the cleanest animals out there! If you sniff one when they are cuddling with you they often smell like a stuffed animal. Cats HATE to be dirty. One thing cats are known for is vomiting up fur balls with some regularity. Where do…
Get Down to Your Cat’s Level and Watch the Magic Our pets LOVE IT when their human friends get on the floor with them. They are so used to looking up at us or having to climb up on something to interact that they don’t realize how awesome and fun it can be for the…
Most Cats HATE to Go Anywhere! At some point you will need to take your cat away from home. This event usually involves going to the veterinarian. There might also be other traveling scenarios such as: moving to a new home, taking a trip, taking the cat to a friends house because you will be…
Cats Have A Need to Scratch Something Cat owners can get very frustrated when their cats scratch up furniture, drapes, carpeting, etc. Cats have to scratch for many reasons. Their nails need to shed the outer sheath every so often. The way they get that old out layer off is by scratching. If they don’t…
Playing has Many Benefits for Your Cat and You Cats are hunters. Housecat’s relatives in the wild are actually the top of the food chain predators. You rarely hear about a lion or tiger being taken down by another animal other than humans. In some ways, the cat family are the furry, cuddly, cuter version…
At the shelters, rescues, and Humane Society black cats often get overlooked. Black cats (and black dogs) are more difficult to find homes for than any other type. A small percentage of this can be that it is more difficult to get good detailed images of all black pets just because of what happens with…
Having a cat or multiple cats just fills cat owners with so much joy, love, and happiness. It is a level of happiness and love that non-pet owners really miss out on. However, unless something unforeseen happens you will usually end up having to say goodbye to you cat. This scenario is so very hard…
I have personally witnessed what I consider miracles a few times regarding cats that have touched our lives in some way. Even if you don’t normally believe in miracles, I have some stories that may change your mind. At the very least these stories may very well get you thinking about life in a different…