If your cat is constantly shaking their head and scratching their ears, a few scenarios may come to mind: Are they allergic to something? Are they sick? Have they been infested by parasites? Constant irritation is also a fairly common sign of a few types of ear infections, so it can be challenging to know […]
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There’s an urban legend that says the majestic Maine Coon came from the cross of a Norwegian cat and a raccoon. This myth is likely due to the fact that the Maine Coon is a huge feline with distinctive markings that are somewhat reminiscent of a raccoon’s stripes. But while it’s true that cats and
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When mother cats want to move their kittens, they gently bite the skin on their necks to lift them. The kittens almost always react the same way: They go completely limp. There’s even a scientific name for this inert, lifeless state: the flexor reflex. However, this nerve-triggered response disappears after the first few weeks of
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Have you ever considered how cats seem to instinctively know where to go when nature calls, while dogs often require dozens of potty-training repetitions? What makes cats such tidy creatures? Are their brains naturally wired for cleanliness? Despite what many think, cats are not born knowing how to use the litter box, but many learn
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Removing your cat’s poop and pee from their litter box is one thing, but when it comes to finding nasty little bugs in there, it can be too much for a cat parent to bear! What are these tiny insects, and more importantly, how do you get rid of them? Don’t worry—here we walk you
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When you’re in the mood to celebrate your cat’s greatness with something moving, comedic, or lyrical, you may turn to poetry. There are many poems about cats to choose from, though, so here is a selection of beautiful, touching, and funny pieces. Included are a brief description of each poem and a link to where
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Some kitties are notoriously fussy eaters and others will eat anything in sight. For the latter, almost any food can be tempting, including a warm, delicious bowl of freshly baked beans. But while some human foods are safe for our feline companions (in moderation), others can be potentially harmful, including baked beans. Let’s take a
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If your poor cat runs away in terror at the mere sight of the vacuum cleaner, know that you are not the only pet owner who’s been in this situation. In fact, fear of vacuum cleaners might be one of the most common fears among pets. Even human babies are often terrified by this thunderous
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The Ashera cat may have caught your eye due to their striking resemblance to the wild felines that roam the scorching savannahs of Africa. After all, this exotic breed is claimed to be a hybrid of a domestic cat, an African Serval (Leptailurus serval), and an Asian Leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)! With such an outstanding
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The Ashera cat is a bit like an urban legend. We don’t really know if they exist or if this exotic feline that’s been marketed as “the world’s rarest and most expensive cat breed” is actually just a Savannah cat. Read on as we explore the nebulous history of this cat! The Ashera cat is
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