Myth Bust: Cats that Like Water

Rebecca Bretana
Think of a cartoon character from your youth that featured cat. What happened when a TV cat comes near water? Most likely, the cat hissed and ran away! Cats have gotten the reputation of hating water, and it’s one that is relatively well deserved. While many cats are fascinated by running water and may even want to take a nice cool sip from a dripping tap, they usually don’t like to fully submerge. Most cats are happy to see the water, but many don’t want to jump in. The cats in this article are the opposite. These are cats that like water. Read below to learn about cats that like… Read More Continue Reading

European Burmese Cats

Rebecca Bretana
When you select a dog breed, you can get an idea of that breeds characteristics. The same can be said of cat breed. When you select a pedigreed cat, you can get an idea of what the cat will be like and how they will fit into your lifestyle. The European Burmese cat is a breed for those who want a real companion. They are inquisitive and very willing to play with every member of the house, even if they are guests. To learn more about the European Burmese, read our breed guide below. This breed just may be a perfect fit for your household. Origins The European Burmese ancestor… Read More Continue Reading

Cats and Poinsettias: What You Need to Know

Rebecca Bretana
With holidays just around the corner, everyone is certain to be getting in the spirit. You can be hanging stockings on your mantle, putting lights in your windows and placing holidays plants around the house. While poinsettias are the Christmas plant, do cats and poinsettias mix? Are Cats and Poinsettias a Dangerous Mix? The short answer? Kinda-sorta. Poinsettias were given a bad rap back in the early 1900s. As the story goes: in 1919, an Army officer stationed in Hawaii found a child dead under a poinsettia plant. The assumption was that the poinsettia is what caused the death. While testing proved this not to be the case, the rumor… Read More Continue Reading

Why Do Cats Sleep So Much?

Rebecca Bretana
Anyone who owns a cat knows that the term “catnap” was created for a reason. Cats love to doze. But maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Why do cats sleep so much?” They do seem to get a little too much sleep, but there are very important reasons for it. Don’t feel too jealous of all that beauty rest. Read below to find out why cats sleep so much. Cats Like to Conserve Energy You’ve probably seen the joke played out on television at one point where a cat brings a dead mouse into the house as a “gift” for the family. Whether or not the family appreciates the gesture, this scene… Read More Continue Reading

Everything You Need to Know Before Fostering Cats

Rebecca Bretana
Shelters depend more and more on foster homes for the pet adoption process. Space and money is short. Foster homes provide a place for foster animals to grow and for foster families to get to know the pet. Foster homes are expected to take pets in for a predetermined time or until the pet is adopted. Therefore, there are certain expectations when fostering. We’ll take a closer look at those expectations below. Dogs and cats alike rely heavily on foster homes. Today, we’re going to talk about fostering cats specifically. Cats have their own special considerations that need addressing. Why Cats Need Fostering There are a few reasons cats and… Read More Continue Reading

Walking Your Cat on a Leash

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Does the idea of walking your cat on a leash sound like a challenging undertaking? Well, probably. But I think it also sounds like a cool thing to try out. The idea of a cat being walked on a leash makes me smile. Perhaps it is because I am such a cat lover. However, I would only be into it if the cat was also into it. I’m sure that is something that can be figured out pretty quickly. Although not all cats are going to like being walked on a leash, it seems only fair to let them give it a shot. After all, why should dogs have all… Read More Continue Reading

The Best Cat Toys: Keeping Your Cat Safe

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Buying cat toys for your kitty should be a lot like buying toys for your child. Safety should always come first. No matter how harmless a cat toy may look, there are potential dangers in many of them. Many people choose plush toys for their cat, which are filled with catnip or honeysuckle for example. However, just because something looks soft and fuzzy, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is 100% safe for your furry friend. Pointy Parts Cats love to chase soft toys that dangle on a string, which often is dangled from a stick of some sort. This cat toy kind of looks like a fishing rod. These toys… Read More Continue Reading

Hairball Remedy For Cats

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Hairball Remedy A common problem for cat owners is hairballs. A hairball is actually something that’s quite unpleasant to the sight. It’s a long and tubular hair mass that the cat vomits out.  Please don’t worry, it is not terrible as the horrific thing that Steve Freeling vomits out in Poltergeist II. That’s a topic for another time. Causes of Cat Hairballs  Hairballs occur when the cat swallows hair when it’s being groomed. It’s typical feline tendency to groom themselves by licking.  As they lick, they swallow their own hair, thus creating a hairball. Normally however, the feline’s digestive system handles this hair, ejecting it out through the gastro-intestinal tract… Read More Continue Reading

Breaking Down Cat Allergies

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For those who love keeping cats, cat allergies are all too common. It could be a family member’s never-ending cold symptoms with running noses and eyes, non-stop sneezing and a perpetually ticklish nose or certain rashes that break out on your skin whenever you play with Kitty. Causes of Cat Allergies Approximately 10% of Americans suffer from pet allergies and cat allergies are the most common. However, contrary to popular belief, neither cat fur nor hair is the main allergy triggering culprit. The allergy is generated more by saliva proteins, dander or dried flaky skin and urine. Those prone to allergies usually have immune systems that are oversensitive. Their bodies… Read More Continue Reading

Why Do Cats Knead?

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When cats make a motion of rhythmically pushing their paws in and out  against a soft object, they are kneading. All cats don’t knead in a similar fashion. While some don’t push their claws out at all, some even make use of all four limbs. Come home from work and you’ll find your cat not only purring in pleasure but also kneading steadily as you cuddle him on your lap. It is happy since it just killed a small insect in your home and now your home does not have that insect in it. Cats earn their keep. Reasons for kneading Cats start kneading as kittens while being nursed by… Read More Continue Reading