Smart cat gift selections
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
I was fortunate — I did find my purrfect pet companion. In my 80 years on Planet Earth, I’ve almost always had a cat in the family. My last cat, Carlos, was with me for 12 of his 14 years. For the last six years, we were together most of the time, as I had … Read more
I thought I might explain the significance of the name of this website, “The Literate Cat.” I may be cantankerous, but I pay close attention to my cat friends and learn what kind of cats they are. When I meet a new feline, I can tell after getting acquainted a bit if he is a … Read more
Your cantankerous cat lady has some things to show you today. We are going to look at some contemporary cat trees, items that will prove very useful for those of you who insist on keeping your cats inside. These innovative items are ideal for city cats, where outside safety is far from guaranteed. They are … Read more
On my Alaskan homestead, the cat raised the dog. It’s true — the dog was just a puppy when he arrived at my place, known as Banjo Beach, on Spruce Island. He had no mother or father to teach him about the world, and the only other creatures there besides me were three cats. He … Read more
Since I am old and cantankerous, I believe I am allowed to select my favorite cat breeds from the 200+ different ones that can be found in this world of ours. Here are pictures and information about the ones I like best. If you have a favorite that is not on this list, let me … Read more
If you have ever shared a home with a cat or two, you have undoubtedly laughed many times at their crazy cat antics. I have shared lodgings with cats for my entire life, and have been amused every day at their cat capers. They say that finding humor in our life helps keep us healthy, … Read more
Your cantankerous cat lady would like you to remember: A cat is not a dog. Cats are very adaptable, as long as their simple needs are met. In this post, I will cover some basic cat’s health information and how you can meet these needs. HOW DO YOU INTRODUCE YOUR NEW CAT TO A … Read more
All my life I have gained much pleasure from my friends with fur. If you have shared this experience, ask yourself what it is about a cat’s character that makes him so special? What traits add up to “catness”? What happens in that furry head to make him act as he does? Here is a … 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