Cats are commonly believed to be one of nature’s proudest creatures. From the way they walk to the way they stare off into the distance with the refined composure of a writer or poet, to the way they sit in the middle of the room during a party and lick their butts in full view […]
It’s become a common sight in veterinary offices throughout the U.S. in recent years: A concerned client rushes in, cradling a newly-adopted cat or kitten who is lethargic, weak and near death. After ruling out a list of common ailments, the veterinarian asks about diet, and that’s when it all begins to make sense. The […]
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. […]
Every pet parent’s worst nightmare is their beloved furball discovering something poisonous. Despite the fact that small hints are dropped (hiding in dark spaces, refusing food, or getting sick), it’s difficult to know when your pet has ingested a toxic substance. While we do our best to keep them away from such substances, their curious […]
Like most Maine Coons, Dawntreader Texas Calboy is regal: thick tufts of hair fill out his large body, giving him a look that seems more big cat than housecat. His bushy tail, a trademark of the breed, frames his crouching form, lending an imposing look to the gentle giant as he poses on a log […]
Though both of my cats were adopted in 2006, they don’t (fingers crossed) appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Still feisty, they run around the apartment and fight over the warmth of the fireplace daily. Even though they’re pushing thirteen in human years, I sometimes wonder how they’re aging in cat years. Through a […]
