We humans are not the only creatures that yawn. Apes, snakes, rabbits, fish, some birds and cats and dogs yawn too. We yawn mainly when we’re tired or bored. But cats and dogs do so for other reasons. When pets yawn and stretch, especially when arising, they use all the muscles in their bodies and […]
The medical term for coming into heat is oestrus. Signs of your cat going into heat are usually fairly obvious. She will become more affectionate towards you. She’ll often rub her hind quarters against anything available including furniture and you. She will lick her genital area frequently. Her urine will contain more estrogen and the […]
Anyone who shares their home with a cat knows what high jumpers they are. There are few high places in the house that a cat can’t reach. Height seems to give a cat a sense of security. Sitting on a shelf, a fence, a garden wall protects them from any perceived enemies such as a […]
