If domestic cats have access to the outdoors, you will often find them sitting in tall trees, on a garden fence, or even on the roof of your house. But what explains this special fondness for climbing? Well, as with all things cat, there is more than one reason: 1. Climbing is a hunting technique…
ππ₯π’π―ππ«βπ¬ πππ¨π«π² When a new human baby becomes part of the family, most parents know that the house must be childproofed to eliminate any possible dangers to the child’s health. As loving cat owners, we must do the same for our feline friends. The only difference is that children eventually learn about house hazards, whereas…
Many cat lovers hold a special place in their hearts for the orange tabby. Just have a look at our popular culture, and you will find multiple examples of orange cat characters, all with a loyal human fan base. Puss in Boots from the Shrek franchise, Thomas O’Malley from Disneyβs Aristocats, Crookshanks from Harry Potter,…
Any human who lives with a cat or two is bound to have noticed the special connection between cats and sunlight. Often, our feline friends look both majestic and relaxed when basking in the sun. They will also perform strange acrobatics and yoga-like stretches to fit into small sunny spots and will even move with…
Tuxedo does not refer to a specific cat breed but to a two-color coat pattern. The nature of the color pattern makes it look like the cat is wearing a tuxedo, hence the name. For that reason, most people think of a tuxedo cat as black and white, and it might surprise you to learn…
Tortoiseshell does not refer to a specific cat breed but to a beautiful, multi-colored coat pattern with a similar structure and color scheme to that of a tortoiseβs shell. It comes in many color variations but primarily consists of ginger and black with white, orange, gold, or cream touches. Many people mistake tortoiseshell cats with…
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 human companionship…
Calico does not refer to a specific cat breed but to a tri-color coat pattern, consisting of white, orange, and black. Calico cats can be domestic cats of any breed. The calico pattern is typically 25% to 75% white with large orange and black patches. Sometimes, patches can be cream or grey β a pattern…
What is the best option for my cat? At some point, every cat owner will face the challenge of finding good care for their feline friend. Traveling is a fact of life that, unfortunately, involves the stress of leaving our precious cats behind. This blog post provides you with a few tips for ensuring your…
The holiday season is upon us again, so it is time to remember the potential hazards it brings to the health and safety of our feline friends. Here are a few tips: Tinsel, String, and Ribbons. Strings and ribbons are fascinating to cats and often part of a good toy. Catnip mice can have long…
