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Do Male Cats Have Nipples? Vet-Reviewed Feline Anatomy Facts

Ginger cat lying on its back

If you’ve never owned a male cat, this may be a question that you’ve asked yourself. Female cats need nipples to feed their babies if they ever have a litter of kittens. But do male cats have nipples as well? As a short answer, yes, male cats have nipples. Let’s find out more about male […]

Why Do Cats Rub Their Face on Things? 6 Vet-Verified Reasons

american shorthair cat rubbing face on the wood

Cats do all sorts of strange and wonderful things, like racing around your house at 2 a.m. or hiding dead mice under your shoes. But have you noticed that your kitty seems to like to rub their face on everything they come across? This behavior may seem odd and inexplicable to you, but there are […]

100+ Funny Cat Names: Ideas for Comical Kitties 

Funny Cat Names

Cats are wildly captivating. If there is one pet that can manage to balance a number of vastly different characteristics and wrap it up in a stoically calculated package, it’s cats. If you are new to cat ownership, you will quickly learn how multidimensional and absolutely hilarious they are. From the outside, you might notice […]

Why Do Cat Eyes Glow in the Dark? Vet-Reviewed Feline Anatomy Facts

glowing eyes

If you have ever been a cat owner, then you have likely been surprised walking down the hallway and seeing a pair of glowing eyes. In the past, this characteristic has been a reason for their idolization. No matter whose eyes we are talking about, from dogs to beavers and humans, all of them work […]

Why Do Cats Spray? Our Vet Explains the Common Reasons & Solutions

male-norwegian-forest-cat-spraying

Cats mark their territory to communicate their presence to other animals. If you find urine in places other than the litter box, you’ll need to first make sure your cat does not have problems with their urinary tract. Felines are territorial animals that need to feel safe in the environment in which they live. By […]

Why Do Cats Rub Against You? 4 Vet-Verified Reasons For This Behavior

cat rubbing against owner

One of the most heart-warming feelings is a kitty rubbing up against you, asking to be pet. But have you ever stopped to wonder what those gestures mean in cat language? There are two main ways a cat rubs their human friends—something called head bunting and leg rubbing. Body language can teach you so many […]

Why Doesn’t My Cat Cover Their Poop? 6 Reasons & How to Fix It

cat pooping in the litter

If you have always thought that it was natural for your cats to cover up their poop, think again. When we compare this behavior to those of wild cats, we see a wide gap. In domesticated cats, these tendencies are called “litter box behaviors.” Since covering poop is not a trait of wild cats, why […]

Cat Peeing in Front of the Litter Box? 14 Vet-Reviewed Solutions to Try

Bengal cat sitting aside of a litter box staring at it

Discovering a little puddle of cat pee in front of the litter box can be frustrating, but your cat is not doing this on purpose! When we dig deeper into the reasons that cats pee in front of, instead of in, their litter boxes, they can be split into two categories: medical and behavioral. It’s […]

10 Ways to Entertain Your Cat While He’s Home Alone

cat looking at the window

As much as you may want to, you can’t spend every waking moment with your cat. After all, someone has to work to buy the cat treats! Just because you’re not there, though, that doesn’t mean they have to be bored and lonely. There are a variety of ways to keep your cat entertained and […]

Signs a Cat is Dying: 11 Vet-Verified Changes to Look For

tired or sick cat

It’s the moment that no cat owner wants to contemplate, but as our feline friends get older or maybe develop an illness, their deteriorating health can begin to show signs your cat is dying. As difficult as this time can be, it’s always best to be informed. This way, you can seek veterinary advice and […]

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