Yes, You Really Can Train Your Cat
While cat owners know their pets are bonded to them, felines are often thought of as uninterested in collaborating with people. It’s believed all...
Many Cats May Be Miserable Left Alone for Long Stretches
There’s a belief in some circles that a cat can easily cope with her owner’s absence for long periods of time. The thinking is...
Another Reason Not to Let Your Cat Outdoors
Cats allowed outdoors kill an average of between three and four animals a month. Researchers made the finding when they surveyed more than 900...
Cats from Lab Experiments Can Now Be Adopted Rather Than Euthanized
It used to be that cats no longer needed in Food and Drug Administration lab research were put down before they ever knew what...
Cats Make the Man
Although Marley and Me author John Grogan clearly loves dogs, he tipped his hand when it came to revealing which species he believes is...
Why They Love to Throw Things Off Shelves and Counters
You’d think being allowed to jump onto high surfaces would be enough to make a cat happy, but then she goes and bats everything...
Keeping Your Furniture Safe from Scratches Without “Covering” Your Upholstery
Scratching posts, unpleasant scents sprayed onto fabric, distractions like catnip and toys — you’ve tried everything to keep your cat from digging her sharp...
Why Your Cat Brings You “Gifts”
Your little tigress has landed yet another mangled mouse at your feet, having dragged it up from the basement. A week earlier, she even...
Screen Time: Don’t Overdo It
Research has shown that some cats in windowless settings, such as shelters, really enjoy the distractions of watching typical prey like birds, rodents, and...
Dogs for Cat People
The worst has happened. You have fallen in love with a dog person. And although your partner loves your cat, this mate with whom...
Brushing: Its For His Health, Not Just His Looks
Self-grooming only goes so far, especially as a cat ages and cant reach around to his body parts as well. Thats why you want to supplement a cats licking baths with brushing. It wont only help your cat look his best. It will remove dirt, grease, and dead hair from his coat, not to mention cut down on hairballs. In addition, it will help remove loosened skin flakes and improve circulation.
Why Cat Breeds Dont Look As Different As Dog Breeds
There are only 42 recognized cat breeds in the U.S., compared with 192 dog breeds. Still, why are cat breeds so similar-looking compared to dog breeds? (Think Chihuahua versus beagle versus German shepherd.)
