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My Cat Hates My New Dog
The age-old rivalry between cats and dogs makes it hard on people who love all four-legged furry friends, regardless of the animal. Rest assured that many of us... More
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Cat Myths and Misconceptions
The common housecat is a peculiar creature and, therefore, becomes the subject of many a myth. He may love you one day and the next will be completely... More
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How to Give a Cat a Pill
The age of your cat substantially affects the ease with which you can dole out medicine. Additionally, cats who are adopted as adults may be the most difficult... More
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Is It Dangerous for Cats to Eat Dog Food?
Dog food is not poisonous to cats and nibbling on it occasionally won't hurt them. However, cats have different nutritional needs than dogs so they should not be... More
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Is It Okay for Cats to Eat Bugs?
Cats are predators by instinct. And each cat is different, with different personalities, likes, and dislikes. But the one thing cats like (especially if they're indoor cats and... More
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When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?
As a volunteer in animal rescue, I’ve had the bittersweet experience of nursing newborn kittens. The animal rescue community even has a term for these fragile darlings- bottle... More
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How Do Cats Show Their Love?
Cats unfairly have a bad reputation for their seemingly haughty demeanors and icy personalities. Human beings tend to anthropomorphize and they ascribe traits associated with aloofness to cats.... More
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What Does It Mean When a Cat Is Lying on Its Back?
Just like any behavior that our pets exhibit, context is the key to deciphering its meaning. What are the circumstances surrounding the behavior? How has your cat been... More
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Why Do Cats Groom Themselves So Much?
Cats are meticulously clean. When they're not sleeping or eating they can usually be found in yoga-like positions licking themselves down. They can spend almost 50% of their... More
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Is My Cat Sick?
Cats retain an air of mystery to keep themselves safe. This same defense mechanism can work against them when they get sick. That leaves us to look for... More
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