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Holiday Inns are located all around the United States and are designed to accommodate families of all shapes and sizes, including those who like to bring pets along on their travels. Not all Holiday Inns allow pets on their properties,...
Scottish Fold Siamese mix cats are not that common, so there is not much known about them. To learn about this designer cat breed means to learn about the Scottish Fold and the Siamese cat breeds. This way, you can...
The Cornish Rex is a domestic breed of cat that has unusual fur. Instead of an outer coat, a middle layer, and an undercoat, like most other cat breeds, they have only a “down” or undercoat that is extremely fine...
There are dozens of interesting holidays throughout the year that are dedicated to bringing attention to animals in one way or the other. One such holiday is called National Kids and Pets Day, which is observed every year on April...
Asian cats are a small group of breeds that are a lot like the Burmese cat, except they come in a wide range of coat patterns and colors. Interestingly, these cats were accidentally created in the United Kingdom in the...
Snowshoe cats are not often talked about, but they are well-known by sight. These small to medium-sized cats weigh between 7 and 12 pounds and display muscular, agile builds that make them look bulky under their coats of hair. These...
Cats do not see the world in the same way that humans do. Their eye anatomy is different, and their eyes glow due to a reflective membrane at the back of their eyes that helps them see well in the...
Cats can spend up to 50% of their day grooming themselves. They do it primarily to keep themselves clean, but grooming also helps regulate their body temperature and spreads oils through their coat, to name a few reasons. Cats also...
Lovingly referred to as toe beans by many people, a cat’s paw pads tend to be one of the most endearing features of a feline. They are soft, supple, and super cute when a cat stretches them out after a...
Cats are curious creatures that have many behaviors that we must study to understand, as they are not natural human ones. One such behavior is something called cat bunting. In short, cat bunting is when a cat places or butts...
It’s a popular belief that cats love fish, even though fish are not a natural part of a feline’s diet. Some cats don’t care for fish at all, while other kitties are always trying to snag a piece of tuna...
Whether it’s a birthday, a successful surgery, or simply a celebration of camaraderie, there are many reasons to celebrate your cat throughout their life. If you’re ready to have a fantastic party for your pet kitty, you might be wondering...
Just like humans, cats go through a stage that tends to correlate with “teenage” behavior. Some of it is cute and funny, and some of it is irritating and frustrating. Fortunately, the cat teenage years are not all bad, and...
Toygers might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but they are cats that live right here with us on Earth. These designer cats were developed in the 1980s, when a woman bred a Bengal and a domestic shorthair...
Cats are obligate carnivores and need nothing more than quality animal protein to stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. While cats are typically picky when it comes to what they will and won’t eat, they sometimes get curious and...