Have you ever noticed that special, contemplative way your cat seems to blink her eyes sometimes? It may seem like she’s thinking about something curious, or plotting their next dash to the window to watch the birds in the backyard—but the real reason for the blink might surprise you. In fact, a cat’s slow blink… Read more »
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These Pet-Friendly Houseplants Are Perfect for Cat Owners
House plants may seem like harmless home décor options, but did you know some plants can be toxic to cats? Thankfully, there are many pet-friendly options that you and your cat will be sure to love! Spider plants Spider plants are great low-maintenance options that fare well in most lighting and temperature conditions. They are… Read more »
Help Your Cat’s Weight Fall this Fall
So your cat has a little more to him than most cats. That’s OK – that just means that there’s more of him to love! However, your veterinarian certainly doesn’t think so and now it’s time to put your cat on a diet. More than half of the cats in the United States are obese,… Read more »
An Eye on Eye Problems
Cats, like children, can get into all sorts of things. While sometimes a cat going somewhere they shouldn’t can be harmless, other times it could be detrimental to their health. Cats’ eyes can be super sensitive, for example, and can be subject to a wide variety of concerns, and excessive blinking could be a sign… Read more »
Speaking Cat – Translating Your Cat’s Mews, Meows and Mewls
“Oh, if only she could talk!” How many times have you said that about your feline friend? The truth is that your cat talks to you all the time, but you just don’t speak the same language. While you might have dismissed the sounds your cat makes as meaningless, a recent article in Better Homes… Read more »
You’re Not the Dominant Animal at Home
Have you ever thought that maybe it’s not you, but your cat who has the dominant role in the house? You might not be far from the truth. Recent studies suggest that cats adopt a dominant role in the absence of a predator or other threat, as often is the case for a cat who… Read more »
Allergies: What Can Affect Your Cat?
While you may know about people being allergic to cats, you may not know about the different allergies that cats can have to the work around them. Although not all cats will experience allergies in their lifetime, all cats can be at risk for developing them. Allergy symptoms typically appear in cats after exposure to… Read more »
Five Most Common Cat Health Concerns
Your cat is a part of your family and just like your other family members, you will want to keep him or her happy and healthy. No matter your cat’s age, it is important to be aware of the symptoms your cat may display when his or her health is in jeopardy. With February being… Read more »
Trending Cat’s Names for 2015
Everyone has read an article about the top trending baby names for the year, but have you ever wondered about the most popular cat names? Rover.com compiled a list of 2015’s most popular names for your furry friends. Did your cat’s name crack the list? Ranking at the top slot for the female cats for… Read more »
Avoid a Christmas Cat-Astrophe
With December comes the Christmas season, and many families will soon be putting up their trees to celebrate the season. However, not all members of the family may understand that the tree is a decoration – not a climbing post or new toy. Cats and Christmas trees have been the punch line of countless holiday… Read more »