Jessica
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Jessica is a lifelong resident of Chicago who has shared her home with furry, feathered, and scaly pets for over 30 years. Animal enthusiast since childhood Jessica owned and operated a pet care company. Nowadays, Jessica is a full-time writer who loves to explore all animal topics while contemplating the birds and squirrels enjoying the oasis of her backyard.Archive
Jul 25, 2025
Even though all cats have the ability to spray, not all of them do it. This is good news for cat owners. You may have a cat that never sprays at all. Spraying means the cat backs up against a...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats are notorious for not drinking enough water. You also may notice that your cat prefers to drink from other locations than the bowl of fresh water that you provide every day. The bowl may be fresh, but that stale...
Jul 25, 2025
Rawhide chews are usually given to dogs to satisfy their urges to chew and keep them busy. Cat owners may wonder if they can give rawhide to their cats, too. Rawhide is widely debated as unsafe for dogs, with many...
Jun 19, 2025
If you’re a cat owner, you may be wondering if pepper plants are poisonous to cats. It’s always best to make sure any plant around your home is safe for your cat, especially if your feline likes to roam in...
Jun 19, 2025
Have you ever had to ask yourself “why did my cat pee on my bed”? Us too. As cat owners, we love our cats but we don’t love their pee. It’s pungent and difficult to remove from places outside of...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats don’t always make it obvious that they aren’t feeling well. They are notorious for concealing their symptoms until the health condition has progressed to the point of them being unable to hide it. It’s hard to tell that a...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats are obligate carnivores and require a diet of meat from animal sources. Once in a while, cat owners might wonder if the occasional fruit or vegetable is safe for cats to eat. Usually, some plants can provide fiber and...
Jun 19, 2025
The polka dot plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya) is also known as the pink polka dot plant, the measles plant, baby’s tears, or freckle face. The green leaves have freckled markings of pink that look like polka dots. The more sunlight the...
Jun 19, 2025
Note: This article’s statistics come from third-party sources and do not represent the opinions of this website. It’s amazing how many cat lovers there are in the world. To prove how much people love their feline companions, we filled this...
Jun 19, 2025
You may have heard about dogs having separation anxiety, but this condition can affect cats, too. If you’re wondering if cats can have separation anxiety, they can. While cats may seem more aloof than dogs and not appear to be...
Jun 19, 2025
Disciplining and correcting kittens is part of a mother cat’s job. She has to teach her kittens how to behave appropriately and interact with their littermates. This is important for them to learn while they’re young so they grow up...
Jul 25, 2025
Whether you are moving across the country or just taking a long road trip, traveling long-distance with your cat can be concerning. Some cats don’t like to travel, and it’s easier to leave them at home with a caregiver while...
Jun 19, 2025
A weak or raspy meow coming out of your cat can be alarming. If your cat’s meow sounds different, it may be due to a serious medical issue. While some reasons for the raspy meow may not be serious, and...
Jun 19, 2025
You may hear other cat owners complaining about finding a hairball on the carpet and talking about it like it’s just another part of cat ownership, and for many people, it is. However, some cats don’t have hairballs. If your...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats with hyperthyroidism can live healthier lives if their condition is managed. Since one major sign of hyperthyroidism is weight loss, cat owners may wonder how to help their cats gain weight. An experienced vet is your best source of...
