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Cats and 9 Lives – Myth or Fact?
Because cats have such keen senses and often survive situations that other animals might not, they were thought to have many lives. The origin of the myth of nine lives however is a bit cloudy. Brewers Dictionary of Phrase and Fable explains the myth of a cat’s nine lives because it’s hold on life is […]
How to Tell if Your Cat is Sick
Cats, like most animals, tend to protect themselves by trying to hide illness. And since our languages are different, they can’t tell us where it hurts. But there are signs to look for that indicate illness. Some more subtle signs are unexplained weight loss or gain, weakness, poor coat condition, more lethargic than usual or […]