Cats
Cat Facts
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Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals – 4 Surprising Reasons
Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals? There is probably nothing worse than hearing your cat at the window, uttering that telltale meow that speaks of a slaughtered animal being carried into your home. Usually, this sound echoes through your bedroom at 2 a.m. when you’re deep in Lala land. Your dearest cat has brought…
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What Do Cats Eat in the Wild? 3 Surprising Types of Food
If you are wondering how your local colony of stray cats is surviving, the answer may not lie on the porch stoop of your cat-loving neighbor. While feral cats are often fed by rescue groups and compassionate neighbors, they also have excellent hunting and survival skills. Of course, large breeds of wild cats, such as…
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How Many Cats Are Too Many? – The Correct Answer
25.4% of households in the US own a cat according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. In total there are an estimated 58 million cats living in US households. The average number of cats owned per household is 1.8. But how many cats are too many? As a cat-addicted animal lover, I wish the answer…
Cat Care
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What Do Sand Cats Eat? Mostly These 5 Things!
What Do Sand Cats Eat? Most people don’t picture a cat when they imagine the kind of animals that might inhabit the dry conditions of a desert. However, the sand cat is one species of feline that actually prefers the extremities of life in the hot sand, and is well adapted to the unforgiving conditions…
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What Do Stray Cats Eat? 4 Surprising Things You Need To Know
There is always a stray cat or two out in the open living its life. Whether it’s your neighborhood park or your backstreet you are sure to come across a population of stray cats. Mostly, these cats appear well-fed despite being homeless. Most strays are domestic cats that have lost their way and cannot get…
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What Is This Scabbing And Hair Loss On My Cat’s Ear? Oh No!
Your cat is losing hair around one or both ears. Scabs are forming, which may or may not be oozing. The cat may be scratching more than usual. Should you be concerned? Yes. Although there are several reasons for hair loss and scabbing on a cat’s ears, the one reason you and your other pets…
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Why Do Cats Smell Good? 5 Amazing Reasons
As a cat owner, you know the feeling. Your cat comes over for a “cuddle” and the next thing you know you have buried your face in them. Why? Let’s be honest, cats do indeed smell good to cat lovers. The combination of feeling the fur on your face and that bland yet distinctive smell…
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Why Do Cats Growl? 7 Striking Reasons
Cats are complex, mysterious creatures that can keep us guessing if we don’t pay attention to the many clues they give us. Our cats can let us know how they’re feeling through their many vocalizations in concert with their body language. The cat’s growl is a distinct form of communication. So, what could this growl…
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Why Do Cats Like Milk? 5 Reasons Fur Parents Should Know
Cats are finicky creatures but generally not so much when it comes to milk. Most cats adore milk and there are a variety of reasons. Why Do Cats Like Milk? Cats like milk because milk tastes good to cats and provides a lot of fats. Cats also crave the taste while when as kittens they…