We love cats and we want to help them. Often, that may mean adoption of a cat or several cats. Providing a cat a good home is a great gift. But how do we discern the upper limit of how many household cats we can appropriately care for? For some people, that number might be …
I’m not a parent who believes in what some call “spoiling” children. My children have always had what they needed, along with plenty of toys and opportunities for fun; however, were taught early that gratitude is key. Stuff is just stuff, but feeling thankful for the stuff — however big or small — makes everything …
I Don’t Spoil My Cats — But They Sure Don’t Act Like It Read More »
Let’s face it, we just love to talk about our cats, the same way “normal” folk like to talk about their kids. And sometimes, either intentionally or jokingly — or by sheer accident — we come out with something that sounds so ambiguously dirty, it makes people chuckle and look at us strangely. Here are …
5 Phrases That Sound Naughty When Talking About Cats Read More »
The more zoonotic diseases I research and write about, the more routinely I wash my hands after petting my cat. It may seem like a case of being overzealous about cleanliness, but roundworms in cats pose an insidious threat, and one that’s worth taking seriously. Both where you and your cat are concerned, however, the …
I’ve never been one to regularly dress my cats in cute or funny clothing, but I do admit to slipping on a vest or fairy costume for a photo op. Do they enjoy it? Not really, but sometimes it feels like they don’t mind it, especially if it’s an item that doesn’t make them freeze …
