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Can Cats Breathe Through Their Mouth?

March 17, 2023 By Sarah Holloway Leave a Comment

can cats breathe through their mouth

Here’s a fun feline trivia question for you: can cats breathe through their mouth? I have hardly ever seen any of the cats I’ve lived with breathing … [Read more...]

Do Cats Like Sunlight?

March 16, 2023 By Sarah Holloway Leave a Comment

do cats like sunlight

In my mind, the archetypal image of a cat has always been of one basking in a pool of sunlight on a bedspread. As you can probably guess from that, … [Read more...]

Do Cats Smile? How To Spot A Happy Cat

March 13, 2023 By Kristin Hitchcock 1 Comment

do cats smile

Do cats smile, or are their open mouthed grins a sign of something more sinister? Cats do not smile in the same way as humans. Although they might … [Read more...]

Cat Hiccups – Why Is My Cat Hiccuping?

March 8, 2023 By Shannon Cutts 3 Comments

cat hiccups

Cat hiccups aren't uncommon, although they are more likely to occur as kittens than in adulthood. While some evolutionary biologists theorize that … [Read more...]

Newborn Kittens: Size, Growth, Development & Care

February 8, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 4 Comments

newborn kittens

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 … [Read more...]

Diatomaceous Earth For Cats – What Is It And What Can It Do?

February 3, 2023 By Kristin Hitchcock 33 Comments

diatomaceous earth for cats

Diatomaceous earth for cats has risen sharply in popularity in recent years. Whether it's as a pesticide for worms or fleas, or to reduce the stink … [Read more...]

Cat Ears Down or Back? A Guide To Cat Ear Language

January 15, 2023 By Alicea James 4 Comments

Cat Ears Down! What does it mean and why do cats put their ears down?

Cat ears down or cat ears back, regardless of the position your cat’s ears are telling you something. Cat ear language is one way in which our cats … [Read more...]

Cats With Blue Eyes

January 10, 2023 By Tanya Clark 6 Comments

cats with blue eyes

In general a cat's eye color depends on their fur shade and patterning, not their breed. But of course certain breeds are more likely to be particular … [Read more...]

What Do Cats Eat In The Wild?

January 6, 2023 By Sarah Holloway 1 Comment

what do cats eat in the wild

What do cats eat in the wild? Wild cats, like domestic and feral cats, eat exclusively other animals. They are obligate carnivores, so can get all the … [Read more...]

How To Keep An Indoor Cat Entertained – 17 Fun Ideas

January 5, 2023 By Sarah Holloway Leave a Comment

how to keep an indoor cat entertained

It hadn’t originally been my intention to keep my pet cat indoors, since I don’t have air conditioning, and I rely on opening my windows for … [Read more...]

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