Twice I’ve lost cats. The first time was only a few weeks after I’d moved to Philadelphia, and while I was at work my cat Spike managed to knock a window screen loose and fell to the ground and vanished. I had to go to a family funeral and was worried sick, but when we […]
Here’s a universal truth about cats: cats love to scratch. It serves an important purpose for cats; it removes dead claw sheaths and keeps claws razor sharp so they can hunt more easily. Scratching is part of a cat’s instincts, and can occasionally create a strain between a cat and their owner. This is why […]
So you want to dress up your kitty with a cool cat collar; how do you choose? What do you need to consider before you buy a cat collar? There’s more to choosing a collar than just picking from the wide array of designs, styles, and sizes available. There are some important issues to consider […]
As many as 10% of Americans suffer from some form of pet allergy and cat allergies are the leading offender. Symptoms of exposure to cats can range from runny nose and watery eyes to itching, rash, and difficulty breathing, and these can vary from the mild to the severe. Here’s the funny thing, coming from […]
When you walk into any pet mega-mart, you can feel completely overwhelmed with choices. Not only are there a confusing range of dry and wet cat foods, but there are also dozens of specific dietary recipes designed for each stage of a cat’s life. So how do you choose? Well, first and foremost, you should […]
I’m not much of a crafter or builder, but as a cat lover I’ll do just about anything for my three slave masters cats. Factory-made cat toys are cute and everything, but they can get expensive (particularly if you also have a dog that doesn’t get that the cat toys aren’t hers). They are also […]
