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Are All Calico Cats Female? Vet-Verified Info & Fun Facts

calico maine coon cat lying on the grass

Cats come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes, and colors. You may have heard that some colors indicate gender. For example, it has been said that all calico cats are female. The truth is that not all, but nearly 100% of calico cats are female. An extremely small percentage of calicos are males. The […]

American Keuda Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Personality & Traits

The American Keuda is a wild-looking cat with a slender body, a wedge-shaped head, and long ears. They are thought to have come from Spain to the United States, where they first landed in Texas. However, there is not much known about the origins of this breed nor when they were first bred. It is […]

Cymric Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Traits & Facts

Cymric Cat Breed

The Cymric cat has been the subject of legend ever since they appeared on the Isle of Man centuries ago. Countless stories have been spun around to explain their lack of a tail. But the most interesting one claims the cat lost their tail when Noah accidentally cut it off when closing the door to […]

Ussuri Cat Breed Info: Pictures, Traits & Facts

Ussuri Cat Featured Image

The Ussuri is a naturally occurring hybrid that originated from Russia in the Amur River region. There is very little information about this breed’s origin, and what we know is conjecture history at best. However, the general view holds that the cat is a crossbreed of small wild cats (Amur Forest cats) and a subspecies […]

15 Turkish Angora Cat Colors & Patterns (With Pictures)

White Turkish Angora

The Turkish Angora cat was first imported to Ankara, Turkey by Egyptian traders in the 14th century. They became known as the Ankara cat and have the same lineage as the Turkish Van cat. They are often described as being dog-like because they will welcome every visitor to your home and are intelligent enough that […]

Chocolate Point vs Seal Point Siamese Cat: Key Differences (With Pictures)

Chocolate Point VS Seal Point Siamese

A colorpoint cat is one that has light-colored fur with darker-colored ears, face, feet, and tail, which are referred to as the points of the cat. The Siamese is one of the best-known cats with a colorpoint coat and traditionally comes in four colors: Blue Point, Lilac Point, Chocolate Point, and Seal Point. Additional and […]

Can Cats Eat Kiwi? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Kiwi

Kiwi is a delicious summer fruit to enjoy in a fruit salad, smoothie, or simply on its own; plus, it has a host of nutritional benefits! In fact, it is packed with beneficial vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. You may be savoring the delicious taste only to look down and see your feline looking up at […]

Can Cats Eat Pears? Vet-Verified Nutrition Facts & FAQ

Can Cats Eat Pears

Fruit is a tasty addition to a healthy diet for humans and even for dogs, as it provides plenty of dietary fiber and many other essential minerals and vitamins. It is well known that dogs can have small amounts of fruit as a part of their regular diet, but cats, however, are obligate carnivores and […]

Classic vs Mackerel Tabby: Key Differences (With Pictures)

Classic Tabby VS Mackerel Tabby

Contrary to popular belief, a Tabby is not a breed but a type of pattern found in almost all cat breeds. Tabby patterning is one of the most commonly seen patterns across all breeds, and due to basic feline genetics, most cats are born with tabby markings in their DNA, even if you can’t see […]

Applehead vs. Wedgehead Siamese: Key Differences (With Info & Pictures)

Applehead vs. Wedgehead Siamese

Siamese cats are one of the most popular and recognizable cat breeds, with their pointed coats, unique vocalizations, and deep blue eyes. The Siamese breed hails from Thailand, formerly known as Siam, and has been revered in the region for centuries. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that the breed graced the shores of the United […]

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