When people think about getting a dog, many consider a purebred pup. But when people consider getting a cat, far fewer think of purebred cats, even though there are 40 cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association. Cat breeds range from the commonly known Persians and Siamese to exotic breeds like the ocicat and [...]
When Cute Cats Become Problems Those loveable, cuddly kittens sometimes grow up to be loveable, cuddly cats with problems. Do you have a cat that sometimes forgets there’s a litter box? Here’s a rundown of the top 10 behavior problems that can drive cat owners batty. See what you might be able to do if [...]
Cats love to play hide and seek, whether they’re scared, curious, or just in search of a cozy, quiet refuge to snuggle. But what seems like the perfect hidey-hole isn’t always the safest. When Allison Waters lived in an old carriage house, she didn’t realize that one of the cabinets in her pantry had an [...]
Cats can be a contented bunch, cared for and pampered by devoted owners who have their pets’ best interests at heart. Yet sometimes our good intentions don’t align with the health needs of our cats. We love a little too much in the form of overfeeding, for example, or miss subtle signs of serious illness. [...]
Cat owners frequently complain as their cat pets draw them into sleep depravation every night. They get very frustrated and use different options to cope with this problem – they shut the bedroom door or get armed with squirt bottles or guns. Some of them even warn that if it doesn’t stop soon they will [...]
Each cat has own “individuality” with its particular peculiarities and characteristics. Even if there are some “rules” for cats, there are also odd cat that break the rules and have a different behavior pattern. But do not think of cats as “little humans”. They are not that. They are just cats, with their unique limitations [...]
Children with eczema may benefit from having a dog, while having a cat may have negative effects, say researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. Eczema, which most commonly occurs during childhood, but can sometimes persist into adulthood, is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes the skin to dry and become irritated. [...]
Stay Well With Your Animals Most pet owners don’t need reminding. Animals make people feel good. But we’re talking about more than feeling glad they’re around. Your favorite animal can make you healthy and help you stay that way. You may be surprised at just how many ways a pet can improve your health. Pets [...]
You’ve probably heard urban legends about the elderly lady who has dozens of cats, the guy who collects snakes and never leaves his house, or someone who spends thousands on clothes for their pet. When Kim Swank, 35, of Layton, Utah, spent $10,000 on treatment for a cherished family member, it wasn’t for her spouse, [...]
The Chartreux is an internationally recognized breed of domestic cat from France. The Chartreux is large and muscular, with relatively short, fine-boned limbs, and very fast reflexes. They are known for their blue (grey) water-resistant short hair double-coats which are often slightly nappy in texture (often showing “breaks” like a sheepskin) and orange- or copper-colored [...]
