Cats
Cat Facts
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How to Get a 16 Pound Cat to Lose Weight — Top Tips!
Having an overweight cat may appear cute at first glance, but it can lead to serious and life-threatening conditions for your feline friend. When my cat weighed in at 16 pounds, I realized it was time to take action and to learn how to get a 16-pound cat (overweight cat) to lose weight. Understanding how…
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Is It Healthier for a Cat to Breed Before Being Spayed or Neutered?
If you are a cat owner, you may have heard that it is healthier for your cat to have a litter before being spayed or neutered. You may wonder whether this information is accurate, and if so, why? While it is true that spaying and neutering tend to increase the amount of fat that accumulates…
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The Difference Between Chocolate and Seal Colorpoints on a Siamese Cat
There are several different varieties of Siamese cats and though they are similar in many ways, they do have their differences, as well. The four traditional colors of Siamese cats are Lilac, Chocolate, Blue, and Seal Points. However, there are some newer varieties of Siamese cats, too. Colorpoint cats more generally are another term for…
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 Like Fish? 3 Interesting Reasons
Why Do Cats Like Fish? Cat and fish have a unique relationship that dates back as far as 750 BC. History suggests that ancient Egyptians even used fish to bait cats which might have ultimately led to their domestication. The modern cat can’t seem to get enough of fish; depictions have further popularized that in…
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Why Do Cats Cover Their Food? Mystery Solved!
A lion and a house cat do have a big difference between them, but one thing that they share is the ability to hide leftovers for later. Why do cats cover their food? This behavior is what scientists refer to as “caching,”. Caching serves as the practice of saving leftover food for later consumption. The…
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Why Does My Cat Slap Me? 4 Unbelievable Reasons!
In all honesty, I have a “slap happy” cat. She is a Russian Blue who I adopted from a shelter. This shelter specializes in unwanted feral cats who are considered unadoptable. Hence, I knew what I’m getting myself into but I am a cat lover so proceeded. My cat of course is extreme but all…