Cat College

Are you one of those people who think cats are too independent to be friendly and social? If so, maybe it is not the cat — maybe it is you. A new scientific study shows us evidence that they are not as aloof as they seem. So, read this post and then answer the question, … Read more

Sadly for us, dogs and cats age much faster than humans. Major health issues can occur much earlier in their lives because of this rapid aging. Therefore, it is good to know how your cat’s age progresses in comparison with human years. There is general agreement that the first two years of your kitty’s life … Read more

There are many ways our cat shows us his love. Unless we understand how the cat communicates, we may not realize that we are receiving love demonstrations. Can you recognize the signs of cat and human bonding? In an article from www.theguardian.com, comes this list of ways in which your cat demonstrates his love. Have … Read more

Cats are homebodies, for the most part. They do not like to leave their territory, which includes their home and their daily routine. If you must travel with your cat, here are some tips that could make traveling with them easier. Get Them Used To The Idea First of all, take them on short trips … Read more

When researching tabby cats, the first thing I learned was that tabbies are not a breed. The name refers to the pattern of the cat’s coat. So what are tabby cat characteristics? Tabbies are the basic type of cat. This cat is the descendant of the wild type, the one from which all others evolved. … Read more

While researching tonight for more ideas for cat posts, I came across a story about the horrible Camp fire in California that started November 8. I wish I’d seen this story sooner, because I would have put it on if I had. As it is, though the information is a bit old, it is possible … Read more

Since my website includes an article about houseplants that are non-toxic to animals and people, it seemed wise to list poisonous plants as well.  The list below is not comprehensive, but they include many common plants that you might be growing in your yard. If you would like a complete list, I recommend you go … Read more

After doing the article last week about cats eating grass, I got to thinking about house plants in general.  I did a bit of research and came up with some good information for you.  Below is a list of ten non-toxic house plants that will not harm you, your pets, or your children. You may … Read more

Catnip (Nepeta catarea) is a perennial herb, a member of the mint family.  It is safe for cats. The plant is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia, but once it was imported to the United States, it was found to grow well here, too. The plant contains a chemical, nepetalactone, which is found in the … Read more

If you have ever noticed that your cat seems to think that he owns you, instead of the other way around, consider this:  The cat is descended from gods and goddesses. Perhaps this is more than we can say for ourselves.  The ancient Egyptian cat goddess, Bastet, could transform from human to cat whenever she … Read more