Between the tail’s purpose in expressing feelings and controlling essential functions, tail injuries are a big deal – and can happen anytime. Less than two months ago, my cat Daenerys had her tail caught by a door and the last inch of tail ripped off to the bone. It was a terrifying and traumatic injury […]
Things you didn’t realize were making your cat anxious: 1. Your foul mood. This might seem obvious to some people, but cats are just as adept as dogs at picking up on human moods. Thanks to the pheromones we secrete, the way the human voice changes pitch and the information we broadcast with our body […]
No one wants to be the client that has the veterinarian arching her back and hissing. But how do you know if the things you are doing make you a terrific pet parent or raise your vet’s dander? In order to keep your kitty’s doctor happy, read on to see if you’re guilty of any […]
When I was younger, I had a wall calendar featuring photographs of painted cats. Yes, painted cats. Most of them had multi-colored butterflies painted on their face. Some had been painted to look like upside-down koi fish and similar optical illusions. Others had stunning arabesque designs ebbing and flowing along the lengths of their bodies. […]
It’s officially spring, and flowers and trees everywhere are letting us know it. If you’re like me, you’re already reaching for the antihistamines and stocking up on kleenex – all while cursing the reproductive cycle of our planet’s plant life. And your cat might be in awful discomfort right there with you. That’s right: cats […]
Thinking of breaking out your essential oil diffuser? Who wouldn’t want to relax to the sounds of Tibetan bells and cascading water while the scent of eucalyptus fills the air? However, what you might not realize is that many essential oils are toxic to cats. Please take pause for the collective sighs of health-obsessed cat […]
