Are you thinking of taking your cat to another house? I know of cat owners who take their cat to visit their in-laws every Sunday. And even people who take their cat on vacation with them. Travelling, visiting loved ones, and even staying away from home with your cat can be a great adventure. But…
In my experience, cats are practically unrivaled in the animal kingdom for doing bizarre and alarming things with complete nonchalance. Among the most startling things I’ve borne witness to was when my cat ate a lizard. Honestly, a big part of the surprise was that she even found a lizard in our part of the…
Ragdoll cats are highly sought after thanks to their sweet and affectionate personalities. They’re also extremely pretty to look at. And since they have become so popular, I can hardly see a longhaired cat in a window without first asking if it’s a Ragdoll, and then considering all the other possibilities second! Whether you’re starting…
It’s impossible to overstate the importance of putting a properly fitting collar on your cat. The American Humane Association predicts that only 2% of cats who go missing are reunited with their owners. Lack of identification is a big contributing factor to that. One survey of people who lost their pet cat found that only…
It’s something of an understatement to point out that feline courtship and mating is a little different to our own. Female cats in season are programmed to behave in ways which achieve the best possible chance of mating. These include making some pretty startling and loud noises to alert nearby males to her availability. Sometimes…
Newborn kittens are tiny, furry and completely dependent on their mother for food and warmth. Weighing just a few ounces, baby kittens will spend the first two weeks or so suckling, snoozing and growing under Mom’s watchful eye. Very soon their eyes will open and the fun begins! Contents Waiting to bring your new kitten…
A Siamese lilac point cat is also known as a lavender point Siamese. They have warm gray fur on their ears, nose, tail and feet, and the rest of their body is white. Their appearance is very chic, but their personality can be larger than life, so they’re not suited to everyone. Today I’ll share…
Blue mitted is one of the many possible Ragdoll color and pattern combinations accepted by their official breed standard. Blue point mitted Ragdolls have slate grey points, pale grey bodies, and bright white mittens on their paws. In this complete guide to the blue mitted Ragdoll cat, I will share what makes this pattern so…
Flame point Siamese cats have a cream base color and orange tabby points on their nose, ears, feet and tail. They are social, affectionate, curious, and very vocal. These cats are also known as red point or red lynx point Siamese. They were created by crossing the better-known traditional Siamese cat colors with orange tabby…
The term tortoiseshell calico cat usually refers to a tricolor female cat with patches of black, red and white fur. However, it’s a rather clumsy descriptive term. In fact, most tortoiseshell calico cats can be more accurately described as “tortoiseshell and white” or simply just “calico”. But due the dazzling number of coat pattern possibilities,…