Cats
Cat Facts
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Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals – 4 Surprising Reasons
Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals? There is probably nothing worse than hearing your cat at the window, uttering that telltale meow that speaks of a slaughtered animal being carried into your home. Usually, this sound echoes through your bedroom at 2 a.m. when you’re deep in Lala land. Your dearest cat has brought…
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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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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…
Cat Care
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10 Cat Breeds That Look Like Tigers — WOW! Meow!
Cats are beautiful animals. Many cats have unique markings on their fur. I have always taken a liking to cats that resemble their wild counterpart, the tiger. Hence, we are going to look at 10 cat breeds that look like tigers. Cat Breeds that Look Like Tigers There are more than ten cat breeds…
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3 Best Reasons Why Cats Groom Each Other and then Bite
Why cats groom each other and then bite? Surely, the cat lovers out there will agree: Cats are amazing pets! However, there are some odd cat behaviors that can make a cat owner scratch their head in bewilderment. Many cats will turn around and suddenly bite another cat moments after the two are grooming each…
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4 Best Reasons Why Cats Knead Your Neck
Having a furry friend is, by no means, a normal and easy task. For cat owners, things like scratched furniture, staring randomly outside, and constantly being meowed at for attention are normal behavior. One such behavior is kneading (usually around the neck area) which can sometimes get unpleasant. Here is why your cat does so:…
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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…