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 Lick Each Other? 4 Incredible Reasons!
There are some cat behaviors that simply pique people’s curiosity, such as cats licking one another. While there’s not much that you could do with the knowledge of cat behaviors, it can be helpful in better understanding your cat. After all, cats do communicate their feelings through behaviors and sounds, such as purring and meowing.…
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Do Cats Know When You Are Sad? A Great Explanation
If you are a cat owner, you may wonder if your cat can tell when you are feeling sad — and whether they even care. After all, cats seem to be content with being in a world of their own, and unless your cat has a naturally affectionate personality, they usually only show affection when…
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How Cold is Too Cold for Cats? The Revealing Truth!
If you are a cat lover – or just a decent human being – you may be concerned about your outdoor cats and the strays in your neighborhood when the temperatures start to drop. Although cats have excellent survival skills and larger wild breeds may be accustomed to cold temperatures, cats can still develop hypothermia.…