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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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…
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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.…
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How Do Cats Defend Themselves – 6 Proven Tactics!
Domestic house cats share 95% of their DNA with lions, but their small size makes us want to pet them instead of running in the opposite direction. So how do cats defend themselves despite lacking an imposing persona and make sure their size and cuddliness aren’t perceived as a chink in their defensive armor? Wild…
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Why Do Cats Like Earwax? 5 Intriguing Reasons
I’m sure you’ve been there too. That moment when your precious kitten decides to dive snout first into their cat friend’s ears, licking like there’s no tomorrow. This kind of licking seems to go way beyond a simple “help a buddy out” grooming session. In fact, your cat is actually eating the other cat’s ear…
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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…
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How Fast Can Cats Run? The Undeniable Truth!
Ordinary house cats, our pets, if not for their incredible running speed, are the ones that may become prey to other animals in our neighborhoods. Nevertheless, it has several advantages over the competition. A cat can run fast, but it can also climb even better. Without speed across the ground, getting to the tree on…