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Hello, two-legged readers, from Lucinda the literate cat. It has occurred to me that a cat’s view of your day might be of interest to you, as we often do not understand why you do certain things. So, take a look at a day in the life of my CCL (Cantankerous Cat Lady) from the … Read more
A cat can become ill, just as you can. This post will discuss 10 common health problems for cats, and how to deal with them. Learn some hints as to causes and how to deal with these problems. 1) Vomiting There is not much that can get me out of bed faster at night than … Read more
Hello, wonderful two-legged readers. Lucinda the literate cat here, with a new “Letters to Lucinda” offering you cat behavior solutions for your common cat problems. I looked through the mail bag and found questions on a subject we’ve talked about before, but it’s such a common problem that we are still receiving requests for answers. … Read more
We are often puzzled when it comes to understanding cats’ behavior. Carole C. Wilbourn, cat therapist, has written a fascinating book called “Cat Talk: What Your Cat Is Trying To Tell You.” This book may give you valuable clues. Before we delve into the book, we need to understand some things about the cat brain. … Read more
A wonderful creature is the Korat: cat from Thailand. This cat comes with a long history, set down in legend. The cat is a natural breed; its coloration is a silver-blue. The Korat’s Thai name is Si-siwat. The cat appears with this name in “The Cat Book Poems,” a manuscript at least 300 years old, … Read more
Cats are amazing creatures, and can surprise you with some of the things you learn about them. Here are a few cool cat facts that you might not know. I hope you find these entertaining, and perhaps even educational. These come from an article on factretriever.com, a very interesting site. How many of these cat … Read more
We in Gustavus feel so fortunate that we finally have our own veterinarian. Susan Reese Schaff, DVM, now resides here with her husband, small son, two dogs, and three cats. As an added treat for you, my readers, Susan has written a post about the proper feeding of your cat. You may learn something new … Read more
Hello from Lucinda the literate cat. I offer you one of my newest book reviews for your enjoyment. I think this one will be fun. It’s called “Women Who Love Cats Too Much,” and it was written by Allia Zobel. Illustrations are by Nicole Hollander. I tend to agree with the cat on the book … Read more
Does your cat like to find a place high above the room to hang out and observe the scene? It seems to be a common occurrence for the cat to find the most elevated spot in the room that he can reach, and then to spend time up there regularly. Have you ever asked, “Why … Read more
If you have wondered about the origin of domestic cats, you may find this history a bit confusing. The domestic cat (Felis catus), member of the Felidae family, is one of the most recently evolved species. This family is divided into three genera: Panthera (cats that roar) Acinonyx (the cheetah) Felis (all other small cats) The classification of … Read more