Why Are Black Cats Associated with Halloween? Origin & Myths
It’s the spookiest month of the year (and my favorite!) but what’s up with all the black cat decorations everywhere? On the one hand, yay, because I love cats and always enjoy an excuse to celebrate them. But the Halloween and cat obsession doesn’t seem so friendly some of the time. The black cats in […]
Meet Aleister, the Devilishly Dapper Cat of Dita Von Teese
Originally published on 27 October 2016 and republished as a tribute to Aleister Von Teese, the distinguished Devonshire Rex cat. Dita Von Teese is the burlesque icon with an entrepreneurial streak. This you might know. But did you also know she has a distinguished Devonshire Rex cat named Aleister? Well, it turns out that Aleister […]
How to Make a Cat Feel Safe? 10 Vet-Reviewed Behavior Tips
Every cat is unique: Some are fearless and bold, while others are calm and gentle. Still others cats tend to be nervous and anxiety-ridden. But sometimes, things go on in the home that can unsettle even the bravest feline, and it’s at these times that we cat owners need to take steps to ensure that […]
Why Are My Cats Whiskers So Long? 6 Vet-Reviewed Reasons
Many people adore cats as pets and are often curious about their cute physical characteristics. They have long, noticeable whiskers, or vibrissae, as they are known technically. However, they are more than just aesthetic additions; these structures resembling hair are important to a cat’s health and well-being. Believe it or not, your cat’s whiskers are […]
We Talk to Lisa Rogak About Her Book “Cats on the Job”
When I sit at my desk and type on my laptop, my cat, Mimosa, usually attempts to help out. Obviously, as she’s a cat, this largely involves plotting to walk across the keyboard or steal my chair from out under me and claim it as a napping spot. Productivity does not exactly bloom when she decides to […]
My Cat Is a Scaredy Cat: 5 Tips to Make Them Feel More Secure
Cats can be apprehensive for all sorts of reasons. If you share your home with a scaredy-cat, finding a neutral ground and saving space for them could be pretty complicated. Certain environmental factors will stimulate different cats. Some might be very sensitive to specific triggers, while other cats might get spooked by anything and everything. […]
How to Tell Whether a Male Cat Is Fixed: Vet-Verified Facts & Neuter Info
There is no centralized organization maintaining an accurate headcount of cats in shelters, so the best numbers we have for the total shelter cat population in the United States are estimates. According to the president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, between 6 million and 8 million dogs and cats enter […]
“You Need More Sleep”: A Hilarious Author Interview
I have always prided myself on taking life advice from some of the most sagely sources around: maverick French soccer players, late-’80s hip-hop songs, and the speeches of America’s finest president of all time, Josiah Bartlet from The West Wing. Well, according to a new self-help book, it turns out I’ve been doing it wrong […]
Compassion Without Borders Aims to Bring Basic Vet Care to Low-Income Populations
My annual vet bill can spike into the thousands of dollars some years, depending on who is struggling with health care problems and how complex they are. This year, I’m dealing with a cat in kidney failure, which requires a lot of vet visits, fluids at home, and a special diet — none of which […]
Adam Ellis Talks About His Photo Book “Tiny Hats on Cats”
Adam Ellis began making tiny construction paper hats for his kitten, Maxwell, solely to amuse himself. It was a serendipitous beginning. “It started as an accident,” Ellis says. “I had a whole bunch of leftover construction paper from some projects I was doing, and I had a new kitten. I thought it would be funny […]
