Worms. It’s not a word you want to hear as a cat-owner. I certainly wasn’t happy when Daenerys recently managed to get tapeworms, and neither was anyone else in the house. One cat with worms means four cats are getting pilled around here, and whew. A bunch of cantankerous cats make for a tetchy household! […]
It’s Winter ‘round these parts, which means that I’ve suddenly developed a large attachment on my lap. It’s not a tumor. It’s Daenerys, who’s decided that chilly weather means I need her curled up on me at all times. AT ALL TIMES. Have you ever tried to dislodge an 11-pound cat who doesn’t want to […]
Cats rule the Internet. Pictures of our cats become memes and Photoshoped into famous works of art. Once you add social media to the mix, our cats become downright supreme emperors: we’re constantly sharing cat pictures, filling our phones and then our Instagram feeds and more with dozens of adorable, goofy, gorgeous, silly shots of […]
Thanksgiving is nearly here, with all the fun and frustration that entails: delicious food! Family feuds! Online sales! Repeated cries at your cat of “not the turkey!” and “get down from there!” Oh, your cats are better behaved than mine? That’s cool. (To be honest, it’s only Daenerys that does this, and she singlemindedly goes […]
[FIRST THINGS FIRST: if your cat is having what appears to be an asthma attack, TAKE YOUR CAT TO THE VET. Read this article later. Feline asthma attacks can be deadly, and you need a professional opinion on your cat’s condition.] Asthma – it’s the worst, right? No, seriously, it’s the worst. Asthma is a […]
Black cats get a bad rap, and it’s all complete nonsense. Tell me if you’ve heard this one: “Don’t let a black cat cross your path! It’s bad luck.” I’m betting you have – goodness knows I heard it enough growing up in the 80’s in America. My community fully subscribed to the black cats […]
