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What is the importance of cat cognition? A cat’s senses become essential to survival from very early in their lives. Cats detect stimuli through sight, hearing, scent, and smell, and by the presence of an array of whiskers. These stimuli prove essential for a young kitten and continue to provide vital information that allows the … Read more
Can cats understand human language? It would prove beneficial if they truly could, but then, how well do you understand your cat’s language? Here we are, two species who try to communicate without really being able to translate all the messages we pass to each other. Though your cat knows when you are talking to … Read more
Do you give catnip to your kitties regularly? Perhaps you grow your own for them. If they feel the effects of this weed, they can make you laugh with their antics. So, do you understand their reaction? How does catnip affect cats? What Is Catnip? Well, it’s a plant, with the scientific name of Nepeta … Read more
If you follow this website and have read many of the posts included here, you have already done some reading about the healing power of cats. Many of us have had healing experiences with cats that might be anecdotal in nature, but now science will back up many of our beliefs Cats Can Help Heart … Read more
Do you know the essential cat nutrients? Can you identify the basic needs of cats, when it comes to diet? Let’s explore the topic and see what we can learn. The Six Categories Of Cat Nutrients All nutrients for cats fall into one of the following categories: Protein Fat Carbohydrate Vitamin Mineral Water It becomes … Read more
Good cat foods often include fiber to help your cat’s digestive function. Do cats need fiber? Yes, fiber plays an important role in a cat’s diet, even though not an essential dietary need, and can have several overall health benefits. Fiber can definitely help with such things as digestive upset, constipation, diarrhea, diabetes, and even … Read more
Did you know that, similar to our bodies, a cat’s body weight consists of 60 to 70% water? Thus, as with us, important health benefits come from drinking lots of water. Of course, drinking water can prevent dehydration. However, other benefits accrue as well. Water helps flush toxins from the kidneys and decreases the chance … Read more
Why do cats need taurine in their diets? Taurine is a type of amino acid. These substances are the building blocks of all proteins, and taurine is found only in animal-based proteins. This amino acid becomes critical for kitty to have normal vision, digestion, heart muscle function, normal pregnancy, and a healthy immune system. The … Read more
Is there one cat food that is better for your cat? Which do you feed to kitty, wet or dry food? Does your cat have a preference? If your cat receives the appropriate nutrition to keep him/her healthy, then the choice could be either, depending on preference. How Do You Find The Best Food For Your … Read more
Just recently, I wrote a post about understanding cats’ body language, and now will explore the subject a bit more. My friend, Carole Baker, sent me an article published in The Guardian and written by Lili Chin. She has written a book called Kitty Language: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding Your Cat. This post will … Read more