Recently we’ve been deluged with videos of cats being scared out of their minds by cucumbers. Here’s one: Why are cats so scared of cucumbers? We’re hard-pressed to say. Some humans don’t like cucumbers, but they don’t fall out of their chairs when they’re served one. Cats, however, are terrified of cucumbers. With good reason? I asked …
We Ask Stella the Cat if She Is Scared of Cucumbers Read More »
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in the September/October 2015 issue of Catster print magazine. Click here to subscribe to Catster magazine. The classic description of the Burmese is that he feels like a brick wrapped in silk — more solid and substantial than his appearance would suggest. His short coat is silky to the …
What exactly do cats taste? Some people swear their cats have a “sweet tooth” due to their fascination with ice cream and other such treats. Some people think cats don’t taste much of anything at all. But the fact is that your cat’s sense of taste is far more refined and specific than we had …
Rodent pests have inhabited most parts of the world since humans started generating trash. Although mice and rats are capable of living on their own in the wild, they thrive in the presence of humans, eating our leftover, discarded, improperly stored, or spilled foodstuffs. Mice and rats have been a part of human life since the beginning, and …
Ask a Vet: Can Cats Get Sick From Eating Poisoned Rodents? Read More »
Gary the cat might have an unassuming name, but this kitty is a champion of the Internet thanks to his most magnificent goatee. It’s an impressive piece of feline facial hair, which has seen him compared to the Breaking Bad character Heisenberg (cue the nickname “Heisenpurrg”). Now that your hirsute interest has been piqued, read on …
