Smart cat gift selections
Though we think of cats as very independent creatures, they certainly can have feelings of panic and stress when you leave them home alone. Can cats have separation anxiety? Yes, they can. Though we realize cats are endowed with much in the way of instinctual behavior, once the cat has become domesticated, this hardwired knowledge … Read more
It seems universal among cats, that they all find much pleasure and satisfaction from sitting or curling up inside a box. So, why do cats like boxes so much? Size doesn’t seem to matter. A cat will try to fit into any container, small or large, and sometimes he just doesn’t fit very well. The … Read more
Those who say a cat can’t be trained live in a world of myth. Your kitty has the intelligence to learn many things. You simply have to learn the training method that works. In this post, learn of suggested ways to initiate successful training, as well as what not to do. A cat learns a … Read more
So, you’ve decided to select a cat that needs a forever home from your local shelter. You’ve gotten to know the cats who live with friends, and you’ve read up on what you need to do when you bring kitty home. Now, you might ask, “What are the differences between male and female cats? Does … Read more
Can cats get cancer? Unfortunately, yes they can — in fact, they are susceptible to a variety of types of cancer. My old kitty, Pogo, overcame so many health challenges that I thought perhaps he’d have a respite from his problems. Then, on his last blood test, signs emerged telling us he had the onset … Read more
How can you tell me about similarities between me and my cat? We look nothing alike. If a cat grew to our size, such a creature would become frightening. Cats can’t talk and they don’t go to school. So tell me about the cat connection. In what ways are we similar? Things we can’t see … Read more
A cat will sleep an average of 15 hours per day, sometimes more and sometimes a bit less, depending on a number of factors. So, if you have asked, “how many hours do cats sleep a day,” you now know it’s normal for him to sleep a lot. Cats, basically predators, are actually “hardwired” to … Read more
Do you want to adopt a new four-legged family member? Is your heart set on a cat? If so, be sure to check your local facility, to see if any of the shelter cats for adoption meet your requirements. Cats in shelters need to find a home. Many of them are stressed or unhappy because … Read more