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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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What Houseplants Are Poisonous to Cats?
Usually cats are finicky about what they eat so many people won't ever have problems with leaving houseplants in reach. However, poisoning from household plants makes up a... More
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Why Do Cats Drool?
Cats can drool for any number of reasons. Drooling is not as normal in cats as it is in dogs so it may often be a sign of... More
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Can Cats Drink Milk?
One of the most purported cat myths is that dairy milk is good for them. Perhaps this falsity started hundreds of years ago if not as far back... More
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Should a Cat’s Nose Always Be Wet?
A healthy cat doesn't always have a wet or a dry nose. The level of moisture on his nose isn't an indicator of health; the texture of the... More
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Do Cats Really Eat Goldfish?
The domesticated cat's diet would not normally contain fish and it should not be a part of their diets unless provided in balanced cat food. Consequently, cats do... More
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Why Do Cats Have Retractable Claws?
As if cats weren't wonderful and mystical enough, their bodies are marvelous machines of natural engineering. Their retractable claws are one tiny part of their makeup but they... More
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Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
The hair or fur of mammals has a practical purpose but whiskers have a different mechanism. Cat whiskers are much denser than hair or fur, growing sparsely around... More
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Average Weight of a Cat
There is no "average" weight of a dog as the breeds determine this physical trait. Contrary to popular belief, cats can also differ dramatically in average weights, much... More
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Why Do Cats Always Land on Their Feet?
The agility and reflexes of cats have always intrigued me. I've often wondered how a cat, dropped from a certain height, can always land upright? Well, the answer... More
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