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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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 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…