Cats appear to enjoy chasing the laser beam but are they really having fun. Playtime for cats is a learning experience as well as fun. Mother cats play with their kittens to teach them to hunt, exercise their muscles and give them mental stimulation. Kittens also learn when they’ve crossed boundaries and how to socialize […]
Cats are supposedly afraid of water. But how did they catch fish if they didn’t swim? Theories abound as to why cats fear water: originally there were no large bodies of water where cats lived; although they are predators, cats are cautious around watering holes where prey animals are easily attacked; at home, sinks and […]
We’ve all heard the expression, “fighting like cats and dogs”, but is it true. In some cases it probably is so, but especially with cats and dogs raised together, they can become best friends. Even older pets can be introduced to each other and if they don’t actually become friends, they will tolerate each other. […]
