Cat Articles

Once you have made the decision to bring a cat into your home and family, you may want to consider getting two instead of one. Advantages of adopting two cats Two cats can play together, satisfying each others need for physical and emotional interaction. Sometimes a cat with behavior problems will become well-behaved when another […]

Polydactyl cats are also known as Hemingway cats, named after Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel prize-winning author. Hemingway was given a 6 toed cat by a ship’s captain and he had a special affection for these cats. His former home located in Key West, Florida is now a museum housing about 60 descendants of the original, […]

If you smoke at home, you could be putting your pets at risk for cancer. A 2002 study showed that cats exposed to second-hand smoke were twice as likely to develop the disease. If they were exposed for five years or more, the risk tripled. Cats are at risk because the smoke clings to their […]

All animals shed to a degree. The amount of shedding and regrowth of hair varies with age, breed, environment and health. Dogs normally shed twice a year, in spring and fall. Shedding is a normal process that rids the coat of dead hair. Shedding in the spring allows the dog to rid itself of its […]

I don’t know anyone who can pass by a kitten without saying “aww, how cute.” If you’re thinking about adopting a kitten, prepare for a fun time. As tiny as they are, they tug at our hearts. You can adopt a kitten from an animal shelter or, if you prefer a purebred, choose a reliable […]

Decide what gender you want your cat to be. This will have influence to the future mating seasons and for the way of contraception. When you buy a cat, is very important to choose an animal with good character. It is easy to know. It should be playful, vibrant, and have appetite. No wonder such […]

Would you like to train your cat to use the toilet instead of a litter box? It’s doable and your cat may be one who can learn. However, you need lots of patience as training can take several weeks. Having an extra toilet is a big help as you can designate that one as the […]

Cats and dogs age somewhat differently, therefore calculating a cat’s age differs from dogs. The first year of life, a cat ages quickly, but slows down after that. Senior cats’ ages are similar to humans, but a bit faster. A 6 month old cat is equivalent to a human 15 years old. A year old […]

My cat seems to suffer from hairballs a lot. I feed her food that is supposed to reduce them, but it doesn’t seem to have any affect. Is there something that I can do to prevent hairballs? Is there something to do for her when she starts heaving? If you want to impress your vet […]