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How Does Your Cat Want You to Pet Him?
Petting is one of the simple joys of owning a cat. It's an excellent way to de-stress and show affection to your cat. But there's more to petting than simply wrapping your arms around your cat and gently stroking them. For cats, petting is a love language all its own but with governing rules.Some cats enjoy petting once in a [...]
Surprising Things Most People Don't Know About Cats (2)
Our previous post looked at some surprising and weird cat facts. If you haven't read it, make sure you take a look. As earlier promised, this post covers other exciting revelations about your furry friend. Some might blow you away!1. Cats Developed Meowing to Communicate Exclusively With PeopleContrary to belief, cats' meows aren't to communicate with each [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Feline Arthritis
Arthritis is a common problem in cats, particularly in older ones. According to the FDA, a study diagnosed 74 out of 218 cats with osteoarthritis, signifying its growing prevalence. However, with cats being exceptionally good at naturally hiding pain and illness, arthritis though common can often and easily go unnoticed even for experienced cat parents and vets. By the time [...]
11 Common Medical Emergencies That Every Cat Owner Should Know
Medical emergencies occur all the time, but sometimes cat owner can be hesitant and unaware of how grave the situation is. Every cat owner should know how to detect a medical emergency and when to seek immediate vet attention.Here are 11 of the most common emergencies that always warrant an immediate trip to your vet.1. Difficulty in BreathingBreathlessness is a severe life-threatening [...]
Cat Tail Language: What It Means and How to Handle It
Do you know how to read and decode your cat's tail body language? It’s an essential cat parent skill. While your cat can't talk, they provide clues to help you understand what they're communicating.Your cat relies on an array of body language to get your attention. In particular, your cat's tail position provides one of the most significant insights into [...]
5 Tips for Having a Safe Easter Holiday with Your Cat
Easter holidays are a time for celebrations with family and friends — our felines included. With a wealth of surprises, including festive baskets, goodies, cute bunnies and pretty flowers, it promises to be an exciting festivity. But a few Easter goodies are toxic to cats.From potentially toxic foods and décor to stressful environments, here are five tips to ensure you have [...]
5 Easy Homemade Treats Your Cat Will Absolutely Love
If you're a cat owner, you know that treats are one way to get to your cat's heart. However, when most cats think of treats, they think of commercial treats sold in pet stores. But what if you can spoil your cats with homemade cat treats? Yes, you can share the love with your feline friends by making them [...]
Top 10 Tips for Caring for your Feral Cat in Winter [Part 2]
In the last article, we did an introduction and covered 5 tips on how to help your feral cat stay safe and warm during winter. If you have yet to read get it here: Caring for your Feral Cat in winter [part 1]This is part 2, and we’ll cover the remaining 5 tips. Let’s dive in. 6. Use Pet-safe Ice MeltsMost [...]
Top 10 Tips for Caring for your Feral Cat in Winter [Part 1]
Winter can be a very rough time for people. And it's easy to think that cats aren't affected by the cold, given their furry bodies. In truth, freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall also present many risks for our feline friends. Particularly those who like exploring the outdoors. Cat owners must therefore protect their cats from elements and colder weather.This article [...]
Food Allergies and Intolerances in Cats
Adverse food reactions (AFR) are quite a common problem in cats of all ages. Adverse food reactions are comprised of food intolerance and food allergies, which trigger an adverse response by the body to an ingredient found in food. With cats, food allergies involve an immune system response to amounts of an ingredient in particular food and can lead to [...]