Vaccines are vital for any cat’s long-term well-being and quality of life, but for a short period after receiving them, shots can cause several irritating side effects. Mild pain is typical, as is mild tiredness. Depending on your cat’s personality the stress of the vet visit could contribute to their signs. Though recovering from vaccines […]
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Before I adopted Olga, I lived with a friendly Siamese cat who rarely left my side. I quickly learned that Olga wasn’t a lap cat, and it took her a while to warm up to me. She used to
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Olga isn’t aggressive, but like a Golden Retriever puppy, she likes using her mouth to express herself. She was a little blue demon who bit and tore through my house when she was a kitten. When I tried to
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Antifreeze and other chemicals containing ethylene glycol, such as hydraulic fluid, de-icing products, motor oil, paints, solvents, and wood stains, are toxic to cats and other animals. A small spoonful of antifreeze can kill a cat, and most felines
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. I try not to bore my dog-loving friends with too many cat stories, but it’s challenging since I live with an amusing goofball who never ceases to surprise me. Cats are fascinating subjects, and I doubt I’ll ever have
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Aggressive cats sometimes guard their resources when they live in multi-pet homes, and they can prevent other felines from using the litter box or eating their meals. Although resource guarding and other undesirable behaviors can be addressed with training
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Most kittens are wild and energetic, but they grow up fast, and some reach maturity much faster than others. Olga wasn’t incredibly affectionate as a kitten, but she liked to play and got irritated if I ignored her; even
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. When the temperature and humidity increase in the late spring, I notice that Olga’s routine and habits change. Her increased shedding is a biological change that prepares her for the summer, but she also acts differently than she does
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Domestic cats are talented climbers, leapers, and hunters, and although most love to view their environments from elevated positions, they also enjoy hiding in cramped spaces. Squeezing their bodies into small spaces is a skill most dogs probably envy,
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Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. Although some of them were mummified and buried with their owners, cats in ancient Egypt generally led privileged lives. The pharaohs’ felines had servants to care for them, and some Egyptian deities, like Bastet, were cats. You probably don’t
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