Cats
Cat Facts
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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…
Cat Care
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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…
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What Cat Ear Mites Look Like – Good to Know!
Ear mites are a highly successful species. They found out how to make a living inside of animal ears. They are found mostly in cats but can infect other animals and, very rarely, people. The mites are very hard to see without magnification. The size of a pinhead, they look like white or grey jelly beans…
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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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Why Do Cats Smell Good? 5 Amazing Reasons
As a cat owner, you know the feeling. Your cat comes over for a “cuddle” and the next thing you know you have buried your face in them. Why? Let’s be honest, cats do indeed smell good to cat lovers. The combination of feeling the fur on your face and that bland yet distinctive smell…
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Why Do Cats Growl? 7 Striking Reasons
Cats are complex, mysterious creatures that can keep us guessing if we don’t pay attention to the many clues they give us. Our cats can let us know how they’re feeling through their many vocalizations in concert with their body language. The cat’s growl is a distinct form of communication. So, what could this growl…
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Why Do Cats Like Milk? 5 Reasons Fur Parents Should Know
Cats are finicky creatures but generally not so much when it comes to milk. Most cats adore milk and there are a variety of reasons. Why Do Cats Like Milk? Cats like milk because milk tastes good to cats and provides a lot of fats. Cats also crave the taste while when as kittens they…