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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
Hello to all you wonderful readers. Again, greetings from Lucinda, your literate cat. Today, CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) and I will start something new. With this post, we will offer feeding guidelines for cats, some general information about cat nutritional needs. Then, over the next few weeks, we will present specific topics dealing with some … 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
Greetings, two-legged readers. I understand you just celebrated a most important holiday called “Memorial Day.” It’s a day when you honor friends and family who are no longer living. How can we compare such a tradition with what cats remember? Some people think we cats do not remember anything, but that is not true. We … Read more
A friend asked me to supply information on how to treat scabies in cats. It seems his cat has become infected, and he needs to know the best way to deal with the problem. Hopefully, this information will help. First of all, what is scabies? It’s a colloquial term used to describe any skin condition … Read more
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
So, what place do cats hold in Japanese culture? Cats have found their homes in Japan for many hundreds of years. In fact, in 2022, the country ranked among the top 10 countries with the most pet cats. Intertwined with Japanese history, cats have won an undisputed importance in Japan. Ancient remains have been found … Read more