Kit
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Kit Copson is a freelance writer and lifelong animal lover with a strong interest in animal welfare. She has parented various furry beings over the years and is currently a proud cat mom of two—one very chilled (unless hungry) Siamese and a skittish but adorable Domestic Shorthair—and dog mom of one—an adopted Bichon Poodle cross. When not writing about or spending time with animals, Kit can be found doodling in her sketchpad, reading, or more often than not, drinking tea.Archive
Jun 19, 2025
Cats are notorious for unraveling and shredding toilet paper, driving many a cat parent to despair. If your cat is wreaking havoc in the bathroom, it’s time to start looking into how you can cat-proof your toilet paper holders and...
Jun 19, 2025
Single kitten syndrome refers to behaviors sometimes displayed by kittens adopted alone into a single-cat household or who, for whatever reason, go through kittenhood without littermates or other feline companions. Though not officially recognized, it’s clear to many rescue organizations...
Jun 19, 2025
Cleaning when you have cats can be a worrying business. Common cleaning agents like ammonia, chlorine (bleach), phenols, rubbing alcohol, formaldehyde, benzalkonium chloride, and essential oils can all be harmful to cats if they come into contact with them. If...
Jun 19, 2025
The feline love for various types of seafood is well-known, but what about mollusks like oysters? The short version is that a plain, fully-cooked oyster is unlikely to harm a cat, but raw oysters and their shells are not safe...
Jun 19, 2025
Salmon is an all-time favorite treat for many cats thanks to its tantalizing aroma, but can cats eat salmon skin? As long as the salmon is thoroughly cooked (plain, not with seasonings) and your cat doesn’t have a sensitive stomach,...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats can safely eat a variety of fruits as occasional treats but, unfortunately, grapefruit is not one of them. Cats should never eat grapefruit because most parts of this fruit are toxic and even the flesh can upset their stomachs....
Jun 19, 2025
Picture the scene: You’ve stolen a few minutes to enjoy some animal crackers, and your cat comes over, settles at your feet, and gives you the “eyes” or a swipe at your hand if you’ve got a feisty feline. We...
Jun 19, 2025
When you simply can’t settle on a name for your new cat, focusing on a single letter is a great starting point. We have to say; the letter N is one of our favorites because it’s the first letter of...
Jun 19, 2025
When you welcome a new furball into your home, naming them is one of the first things you think about. However, picking the perfect name can be easier said than done. If the vast universe of potential cat names overwhelms...
Jun 19, 2025
If your cat has fleas and they’ve also infested your home, we feel your pain. If you’re contemplating reaching for the phone to call in a steam cleaner, it’s important to note that using a steam cleaner will indeed kill...
Jun 19, 2025
A cat’s tail is a fascinating and finely tuned structure adapted for survival in the wild, and yes, it has bones. These are called caudal vertebrae. Long-tailed cats can have anywhere from 19 to 23 bones in their tails. Short-tailed...
Jun 19, 2025
The inquisitive and friendly Devon Rex is a cat with an unlimited supply of love and loyalty to share with the right people. These cats are unique in many ways with their distinctive, fairy-tale-like faces, huge, bat-like ears, and short,...
Jun 19, 2025
Furniture scratching is a huge thorn in the side of cat parents everywhere. If you’re thinking of getting a Ragdoll and are wondering whether they might use your furniture as a scratching post, the answer is yes, this could happen...
Jun 19, 2025
Cats can get up to all kinds of mischief around our homes—not out of spite but because they’re trying to release pent-up energy, explore something new and interesting, or simply enjoy themselves. For example, the curtains might be your pride...
Jun 19, 2025
Ragdoll cats are an incredibly diverse bunch with 20 standard coat colors and four possible patterns. One thing that confuses some Ragdoll lovers is whether or not these cats can have a calico coat type. To clear up any confusion,...
