Zoom Calls Are So Much Better With Cats: 4 Expert Tips
After times of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom calls seem to have become the standard way of doing things. We’ve all become familiar with video calls for everything from doctor’s appointments to work meetings and job interviews. While some people might find interruptions by their cats during an important meeting to be aggravating, I […]
Do Cats Hold Grudges? Vet-Reviewed Feline Behavior & FAQ
Few things are more upsetting to a cat owner than when their pet acts as if they were angry with them after they unintentionally hurt their pet, like stepping on their tail. While hiding under the bed after getting their tail stepped on is understandable, many pet owners worry that they will hold a grudge. […]
Do Our Cats Feel Happiness? 5 Signs & Playing Tips
Research shows that cats have systems of emotions that trigger certain emotional and behavioral responses.1 However, the word emotion in this sense refers to something a little bit different than feelings. While cats and humans don’t experience the same range and depth of emotions, happiness is an emotion that cats feel. Cats may not express […]
Cats May Protect Their Humans from Memory Loss in Later Life! (Vet-Verified Science)
Alzheimer’s runs in my husband’s family. Nearly everyone in his family was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s sometime after they turned 60. As you might imagine, this has sent me on a path of researching brain health in later life, especially regarding memory. Strangely enough, one of the studies I’ve come across, again and again, found that […]
What Do Cats Really Think About Hugs? Vet-Reviewed Facts & Preferences
Most of the time, cats are irresistible. I can’t help but want to give my cats a big squeeze when they’re doing something adorable like Hugo the Abominable Snowman talking about wanting to hug and squeeze Bugs Bunny. Some cats make it very obvious that they don’t like hugs, while others may be a little […]
Exploring the Cats of the Rich & Famous: 20 Celebrity Kitties
For cat owners, feline fur babies mean the world. Cat owners love to snuggle up with their cats and doze off listening to their purrs or even playing games with them – the rich and famous are no different. The rich and famous love to post their beloved felines on social media, and some cats […]
What Is Cat “Rust”? Causes & What to Look Out For (Vet-Verified Info)
Black cats have long been associated with bad luck, but their luck has changed significantly in the last few decades. With the rise of social media cat groups, more and more people come together to discuss their love of “voids”, so named for their dark coloration and tendency to look like a cat-shaped void in […]
Can Neutering Your Cat Increase Their Life Expectancy? Vet-Reviewed Facts
Neutering your cat is one of the most important procedures in your male cat’s life.1 Every cat owner knows how bad male cat urine smells, and unneutered males tend to spray once they enter puberty. Aggressive behavior ensues; your male cat will wander and roam, become territorial, and will become a less-than-desirable cat to have […]
Why Do Cats Move Their Ears? Vet Reviewed Science & Meanings Explained
Cats are incredibly expressive animals, and while they can’t mimic human words, they have a wide range of ways to convey feelings through their body language. As well as their eyes and tail, cats can portray a lot of emotion through their ears, while also using them for their intended purpose of hearing. While you […]
What’s Up With the Cute Fuzz Inside Your Cat’s Ear? Vet-Reviewed Feline Anatomy
We all know cats are cute and snuggly. Well, at least most of them. They even have fuzzy ears. But what’s up with that cute fuzz inside your cat’s ear? Does it have a purpose? Or is it just extra hair? As it turns out, that fluffy bit of fur inside your kitty’s ears is […]
