Cat College

Thailand brought the world the Siamese cat a long time ago, when the country still went by the name of Siam. This cat has become a world favorite. Though times have changed, the Siamese does not represent the only Thailand cat breed, though still the best-known. At one time, there lived 23 separate breeds of … Read more

At times, it’s quite frustrating to try to figure out what your cat wants. I have told him more than once, “I wish you spoke English.” However, you do have an alternative. You can learn how to read your cat’s body language, and your communication could improve quite quickly. Yes, cats do vocalize, even though … Read more

Have you ever heard people say that it’s too bad kittens grow up to be cats? Well, perhaps they might like a cat that never gets big? The smallest cat in the world can fill this description; however. this little cat might not prove a satisfactory choice. Meet Prionailurus rubiginosus, the rusty-spotted cat, a ferocious little cat … Read more

Many factors can contribute to a cat’s personality. Is coat color one of them? From your observations, do you believe a cat’s coat color can have an affect on the personality? As with humans, each cat’s personality is distinctly its own, unique to that animal. Many things affect the personality: sex, hormonal factors, its family … Read more

Yes, you will find a relationship between cats and religion in many different faiths. Some of these are great relationships and some are not. Let’s take a look at some religious views on cats to note the differences. The Early Christian View First, the Christian view, which could perhaps emerge as the most negative one. … Read more

If your cat goes outside, have you ever considered attaching a camera to your cat’s collar to find out what he’s up to? What secret life does he lead that might amaze and astound you? Perhaps if you could capture your cat on film, you’d learn his secrets. An article in the March 30, 2023 … Read more

Do you have to find a new cat food for your fur baby? You might have any of several reasons why you feel you must do so. Have you decided on a method that will allow you to change cat food with a minimum of trauma for you and the cat? You might have several … Read more

Researching this topic has provided a variety of answers about basic cat personality types. Of the posts I have read, the authors assure me there are anywhere from 5 to 15 basic types. One reason they cannot agree stems from the fact that, like people, no two cats are exactly the same. Depending upon background, … Read more

Does your cat have a shiny coat, or is it dull? Is the skin moist, or too dry? Here you will learn some factors that are important if you want to improve a cat’s coat and skin condition. Kitty does a great job of grooming, but at times help might be necessary. Why Isn’t Kitty’s … Read more

Cat DNA tests have become much more sophisticated in modern times. Recent techniques allow researchers to extract and analyze DNA from ancient remains of cats, adding insight into the domestication process. As previously suspected, cats probably first became domesticated in the Middle East…in fact, some say they domesticated themselves, as they found grain storage silos … Read more