Cats
Cat Facts
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Why Do Cats Like Fish? 3 Interesting Reasons
Why Do Cats Like Fish? Cat and fish have a unique relationship that dates back as far as 750 BC. History suggests that ancient Egyptians even used fish to bait cats which might have ultimately led to their domestication. The modern cat can’t seem to get enough of fish; depictions have further popularized that in…
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Why Do Cats Cover Their Food? Mystery Solved!
A lion and a house cat do have a big difference between them, but one thing that they share is the ability to hide leftovers for later. Why do cats cover their food? This behavior is what scientists refer to as “caching,”. Caching serves as the practice of saving leftover food for later consumption. The…
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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…
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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Why Do Cats Headbutt? 3 Stunning Reasons!
Cat headbutting, sometimes referred to as ‘bunting,’ is when your cat firmly bangs its head against you. Typically, a cat will press its head against a part of you (bunting) or rub its cheeks on you (scenting). It’s not just humans that cats bunt. They also bunt inanimate objects such as furniture, flower pots, and…
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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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Why Do Cats Roll in the Dirt? 7 Surprising Reasons
What makes cats roll on the ground? We tend to worry about our little furballs, thinking that they do themselves a power of no-good by getting their silky coats grimy and filthy. But it seems it never crosses our minds that perhaps cats aren’t as dumb as two heavy dumbbells, and maybe they do have…