Cats
Cat Facts
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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…
Cat Care
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How Long Do Siamese Cats Live – The Answer
Growing up, we had a family cat. Our delicate Siamese cat seemed to be etched in my memories from my early years right into my late teens, and when people ask me how old she was, I am always somewhat stumped. Did she really live that long? This got me thinking, just how long do…
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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…
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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…
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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…