Spring is finally here! Trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and the grass is green again. But springtime is also allergy season, and just like humans, cats can be susceptible to seasonal allergies. They can feel the impact of environmental allergens such as pollen, mold, and dust mites as strongly as we can. Why do…
Cats and water – a complex relationship! You have heard it said many times before: cats do not like getting wet! For the most part, this statement is true. Playing in the rain or jumping in the pool are not activities usually associated with our feline friends. But what has caused this aversion to water?…
Historical Background The history of the domestic cat began about eight thousand years ago when cats first started hanging around human settlements because they provided easy access to food and shelter. Cats would eat the rodents that threatened our grain stores and sleep in our barns. In other words, the cat chose to seek out…