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  • What To Do When a Cat is in “Attack Mode”? – Help!

    What To Do When a Cat is in “Attack Mode”? – Help!

    We’ve all witnessed it. A cat stares down a bug as his eyes dilate and grow wider by the second. He remains calm, yet hyper-focused, with a posture that is ready to pounce. He is in “attack mode”. He’s ready to catch his prey. But what happens if a cat is in “attack mode” and…

  • What Cat Ear Mites Look Like – Good to Know!

    What Cat Ear Mites Look Like – Good to Know!

    Ear mites are a highly successful species. They found out how to make a living inside of animal ears. They are found mostly in cats but can infect other animals and, very rarely, people. The mites are very hard to see without magnification. The size of a pinhead, they look like white or grey jelly beans…

  • Where Killer Whales Eyes Are Located — Ooh, There They Are!

    Where Killer Whales Eyes Are Located — Ooh, There They Are!

    Killer whales (Orsinus orca), also called orcas, seem at first to have very large, pure white eyes. This is just an illusion. These white splotches on either side of the head, called eye patches or eyespots, are just normal coloration. The whale’s real eyes are found in the lower-left corner of the eye patches and…

Cat Care

  • Why Do Cats Twitch in Their Sleep? 5 Interesting Reasons

    Why Do Cats Twitch in Their Sleep? 5 Interesting Reasons

    I have always been a dog person, but recently, I received a kitten for my birthday. That was definitely a game-changer on my part. Having always known that puppies can bark in their sleep, nothing prepared me for the twitching, near-convulsive state a kitten can reach when sleeping. Naturally, I was concerned, so I spoke…

  • Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails While Lying Down? – 6 Reasons

    Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails While Lying Down? – 6 Reasons

    Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails While Lying Down? My Siamese cat is an absolute entertainment to watch. She walks up and down the windowsill, the tip of her tail wagging from side to side while she decides whether she will bake in the sun or go hunt for birds under the large oak tree…

  • Why Does My Cat Slap Me? 4 Unbelievable Reasons!

    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…

  • How Many Lives Do Cats Have? 7? 6? 9? Mystery Solved!

    How Many Lives Do Cats Have? 7? 6? 9? Mystery Solved!

    How Many Lives Do Cats Have? While it may sound like a ridiculous question to ask, many people may legitimately wonder how many lives a cat has thanks to the well-known saying that cats have nine lives. Then again, some other cultures claim that cats have six or seven lives, which further places the issue…

  • 8 Must-Know Warning Signs When Introducing Cats

    8 Must-Know Warning Signs When Introducing Cats

    What are the warning signs when introducing cats? Since cats are territorial by nature, you may run into some problems when bringing home a new kitty. However, there are warning signs that you can look out for when introducing your cat to a new cat that’s just been brought into your home. It’s perfectly normal…

  • Do Female Cats Spray When in Heat? The Revealing Truth!

    Do Female Cats Spray When in Heat? The Revealing Truth!

    Do Female Cats Spray When in Heat? If your female cat has begun spraying, it’s easy to assume that she must be in heat. But do female felines even spray when they’re in heat? Like many cat behaviors, spraying is yet another mystery to cat owners. It’s common for cat owners to want to know…