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 the muzzle and above the eyes. They are scientifically known as vibrissae, an etymologically Latin word that refers to vibration. Composition Whiskers are like hair containing a […]

Everyone has experienced a cat going crazy over catnip but did you know dogs like catnip too? Not all dogs (or cats for that matter) are noticeably affected by the Nepeta cataria plant, however some dogs do like catnip and they can get a few healthful benefits from from this delightful herb to boot! A […]