The pet industry rakes in millions a year selling fluffy, colorful things that probably mean more to us than to our fur-kids. While they may not be pretty, our discarded cardboard boxes and paper bags provide just as much enjoyment for cats as manufactured toys – and they’re much cheaper! What is it about these […]

Grass-eating in dogs is a very common occurrence but to-date we don’t know the exact reasons behind it. Several guesses have been posed although there isn’t evidence supporting or disproving any of them. One thing remains clear – you shouldn’t encourage or ignore this behavior. Grass-eating can be harmful and it can also be indicative […]

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 the quarry is sparse) is the hunt… for bugs! Not Hunger Driven Surprisingly, a cat’s hunt is driven by instinct and not hunger. A cat would have […]

Because we love our dogs so much, we overlook their more disagreeable habits. Their propensity for sniffing out and ingesting foul objects does not seem to make us adore them any less! One of the more harmful substances which many dogs find tasty is kitty litter—especially after the kitty has littered! Why Do Dogs Eat […]

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 not normally eat goldfish. However, cats are genetically skilled predators and a vulnerable goldfish is no match for the wily feline. Cats Don’t Eat Fish The popular […]

Most often kneading is referred to as “making biscuits” because a cat resembles a person making biscuit dough when it kneads. The action is both adorable and cute but why does a cat find it necessary to knead? The Mechanics of Kneading Definitely a feline behavior, kneading is a common cat action, although not all […]