Are there any health benefits for cats in eating cucumbers? If your cat has a phobia of snakes, you may be able to convince him to stop his snarling at a piece of cucumber. Although cats cannot digest cucumbers, they can eat other vegetables, like carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower. They [...]
Why does my cat follow me to the bathroom? It is natural for cats to follow their owners around. They love to snuggle on people’s laps and ask for cuddles. But, it is also strange that they would follow you into the bathroom if you were alone. A common reason [...]
Whether you’re a feral cat rescuer, a shelter worker, or just a cat owner in your community, knowing how to spot the differences between tame and stray cats can help clue in on what, if anything, intervention will be in your cat’s best interest. Since feral cats are typically born [...]
The Savannah cat is a lovely cat that is often used as an affectionate or show cat. This breed originated in Georgia and moved with early settlers to the new world. The name Savannah is derived from the old Spanish word which means “fierce.” During the colonial period, the cats [...]
Before there was ever the word “ferret” or “cat” around, the word “Kitty” and its close relative the domestic cat had been known by many different names such as Pocket and Toy, Cat, and Maltese. This is because these small cats had been commonly bred as pets throughout the history [...]
Cat ears may be one of the cutest features of this sweet little mammal. If you ever had to label an animal by its shape, chances are that without even realizing it, the first things that you look at are its ears and surely the triangular, ears-to-tail shape are pretty [...]
How long do cats live? The cat is actually a domestic mammal belonging to the feline order, Felidae. It is currently the only domesticated animal in the entire genus Felidae and hence is commonly called the domestic cat for the simple reason that it is the only remaining wild species [...]
Cat training for the toilet may not be one of the most exciting topics when it comes to your cat’s behavior but it is a very important skill for cat owners. Cats are quite smart creatures and they can be trained to use a litter box if taught correctly. It [...]
A black cat is an ordinary domestic cat with black hair that could be a common domestic cat or a specific breed, often a collie. The Cat Fanciers’ Association classifies 22 different cat breeds which can possess black coats with solid, medium or even mixed black markings. The Bombay breed [...]
The name tabby cat comes from the spotted marking on the face and legs of a male Tabby. A tabby is any domesticated cat with a unique ‘M-shaped’ marking on its head, usually stripes by its ears and on its cheeks, around its shoulders, back, legs, tail and hind quarters, [...]