Cats
Cat Facts
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4 Reasons Why Cats Lick Toes
Have you ever encountered a feline that is just obsessed with feet? While we know that these enigmatic creatures have plenty of strange habits, licking toes has got to be among the oddest. And yet, this peculiar departure from their usual aloofness can be quite easily explained. Why do cats lick my toes? Some felines…
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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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Cat Scratching Her Face and Head — What Does It Mean?
Have you noticed your feline scratching and licking itself more than it normally does? Sometimes, you even see your cats grooming then biting each other. While grooming is perfectly standard behavior for cats, anything in excess may indicate that your cat is suffering from an underlying issue. This post will look at various reasons why…
Cat Care
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How Do Snakes Communicate? Now I Know!
All animals have an innate communication system, and snakes are no exception to that evolutionary rule. Animals need to communicate with each other from time to time, regardless of species, so it makes perfect sense that they each have their own means of doing so. Snakes have to express themselves to other species of snake,…
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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…
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How Long Can Cats Go Without Water? Days or Weeks?
I usually place my cat in the cattery for the weekends when I have to leave town. This past long weekend, I didn’t notice that the neighbor’s cat had snuck in to visit my cat and I accidentally locked him inside my house. Finding the obviously upset and thirsty cat upon my return, I worried…
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How Do Snakes Communicate? Now I Know!
All animals have an innate communication system, and snakes are no exception to that evolutionary rule. Animals need to communicate with each other from time to time, regardless of species, so it makes perfect sense that they each have their own means of doing so. Snakes have to express themselves to other species of snake,…
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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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How Many Bones Do Cats Have? Wow! Now I Know!
For me, cats have always contained an element of the magical and mystical. When I began wondering how many bones my own cat had, the mystery deepened. What I find most amazing is how flexible cats are, as if they have no bones at all. So how many bones do cats have? Are their bones…