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In her recent review of Dr. Paul Koudounaris’s book, “A Cat’s Tale,” Lucinda asked many questions of Baba, Paul’s talented cat. I decided I needed to do an interview with Paul to gain some answers to Lucinda’s questions. He agreed, and sent his responses via email. You can read his responses here. CCL (Cantankerous Cat … Read more
TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) represents a humane way to manage growing feral cat populations. When researching TNR, I discovered that many communities in the United States have posted articles about their TNR feral cat programs. I find this information most satisfying. Feral cats typically live in a group called a colony. For a TNR program, they are … Read more
If you have lived with both cats and dogs, you have undoubtedly noticed that the cat smells much better than the dog. In fact, the cat smells downright clean. For this reason, I’ve always loved burying my nose in my cat’s fur and smelling that clean scent. So, why do cats smell good? Grooming Takes … Read more
With Halloween fast approaching, we think it a good time to learn all about black cats. How did they become associated with Halloween? Are they always considered bad luck, or are there two sides to that story? The Early Christian Church Started It All Black cats became linked to the occult as far back as … Read more
In the service field, you can find three different categories that have positions for animals to fill. These are: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Therapy Animals. As to the question asked in the title of this post, “Can your cat become a service animal,” unfortunately, your cat is not eligible. However, though he cannot … Read more
Hello, 2-legged readers, from your official kitty book reviewer, Lucinda the literate cat. I’m here to write a review on a book about the cats’ history. My CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) read this book and recommended I read it and give an opinion. The book title: “A Cat’s Tale, A Journey Through Feline History.” It … Read more
Have you had to cope with an aggressive cat? Aggressive behavior is a common problem among cat owners; an aggressive cat can be formidable. Though cats do not pursue people to bite them as a dog might, they can still inflict damage with their clawed feet and their teeth. Cat bites can create severe lacerations, … Read more
Who were these ancient Egyptian goddesses? What parts did they play in the lore of ancient Egypt? Were they one god or two? Sorting out the truth can become confusing. Both daughters of Ra, the Sun God, these two played their parts in the Egyptian history of gods and goddesses. Though they had separate histories … Read more
If you have had a furry feline for a while, you know that there are many ways to bond with your cat. This post only discusses two possibilities. Others not discussed here could include playing with your cat, talking to him, sharing your bed, dispensing food and treats, grooming, such as brushing and combing, or … Read more
It is not known exactly when cats first came to Japan. I’ve found more than one source suggesting they arrived around 500 AD, brought in on ships sailing from China to Japan. These cats had the job of protecting religious documents from being destroyed by mice, as these little vermin really liked the taste of … Read more