White cats enjoy a special admiration because of their snowy coats that seem to sparkle. Their names often reflect their coloring and include Snowball, Caspar (for the ghost) and Puff (for powderpuffs). But along with their beauty, some problems can arise. They may have genetic defects caused by a deterioration of the inner ear. They […]
When our cats purr, we often find the sound soothing and accept it as a sign that our cats are content and love us. Here are some new insights into why cats purr. Momma cats purr when giving birth to protect themselves as they are vulnerable during the birth process. Vocalizations other than the vibrations […]
Cytauxzoonosis is caused by protozoa. Protozoa are tiny organisms found in the environment. The host animal is the bobcat, although the Texas cougar was discovered to be a host too. It was also found in a captured white tiger. Cytauxzoonosis is not a zoonotic disease in spite of the name. In other words, it is […]
