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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Why Does My Male Cat Bite My Female Cats Neck? Umm… Okay!
Cats are amazing animals. However, their behavior can be questionable, especially with other cats in the home. I have witnessed my male cat biting both my female cat’s necks. This has happened on several occasions. My female cats are tolerable towards his behavior for a little while, then they make their escape. Why Does…
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Why Siamese Cats Talk So Much – Aha!
Siamese cats have a bit of a reputation. These bat-eared beauties are known for being needy, highly-strung, energetic, and most of all, vocal. And while much of this is part and parcel of who they are as a breed, general chattiness can also indicate that your cat is trying to tell you something. Literally. This…
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Will a Fox Eat a Cat? Maybe? Let’s See!
With the destruction of their habitat, foxes have been forced to live in suburban areas and even cities. This means they come in contact with household pets like cats. Since adult cats are about the same size as a fox, they are too big for most foxes to even dream about hunting. Kittens are small…
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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…