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Have you ever seen a male calico cat? Probably not, because only about one in every 3,000 calico cats is born male, meaning there’s less than a 0.1% chance of a calico cat being a boy. Well, get ready for a crazy calico coincidence! I recently received an email from...
Cats are quite clean, but if you live with one, you know they can be untidy creatures. Cats leave a unique assortment of stains and messes around our homes that require constant cleaning, but here’s how to keep things nice and neat. Cat Hair — Everywhere! That luxurious, soft fur...
Cats pride themselves on their hygiene. Although it would be nice to think that their constant self-cleaning is performed for our benefit, their grooming actually serves a more instinctive purpose: to remove odors that would make them detectable to any predators or prey. Being self-cleaning and odor-free is definitely a...
With life getting back to something that resembles normalcy, I decided to ask my cat, Stella, how the pandemic and the lockdown affected her. Stella, are you sad I’ve gone back to the office? I worked from home for so long. Really? What home? This home. THIS home? I sat...
Quick Facts Weight: 8 – 10 pounds | male7 – 9 pounds | female Height: 10 – 15 inches | male10 – 14 inches | female The Look of a Persian Persians are well known for their long, luxurious fur and their distinct, sweet expressions. Persians have a flat face...
Check out our purrific pictures and photo contest winners! Grand Prize Winner: Lynx Category: Cat Nap Lynx is a 6-month-old Savannah who enjoys going for walks on his leash, watching birds and playing. This talkative boy meows when he’s happy, excited, hungry and sometimes for no reason at all. Sweet...
NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. All month: Pet Wellness Month 8-10: Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Check out this family pet expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Don’t miss the Cat Education area, where breeders will...
The sleek, silhouetted form of the black cat has long proved alluring to pop culture artists and writers, especially those working in the medium of moving pictures. Whether starring in movies, popping up in TV shows or even lighting up the social media scene, here’s a salute to 10 sophisticated...
If I had my way, Halloween would be celebrated year round. So it goes without saying that I love spooky stuff — and if cats are involved, even better! I came across artist Braden Duncan’s work while perusing Etsy, and was immediately drawn in. Her art combines her love of...
Cat book author and feline furniture designer Kate Benjamin lives with a clowder of black cats. Seven in all, with delightful names such as Jeremiah Beandip, Horacio Queso and Pico de Gato. She refers to them as her little house panthers, a term of endearment that has become a universal,...
Looking for a fun but not-too-scary Halloween wreath for your front door? It’s easy to make and will give your spooky decor a nice feline touch. Instructions Wrap the yarn around your wreath form. Keep wrapping until it’s covered. You can go back and add more wraps to any bare...
Cats are mysterious creatures. So it’s not always easy to know if your cat is feeling comfortable or nervous, but understanding the nuances of feline body language gives you an edge. “Cats have very sophisticated body language,” says Dr. Alison Gerken, a clinical behavioral medicine resident at Florida Veterinary Behavior...
The American Association of Feline Practitioners and the American Animal Hospital Association recently released new guidelines for defining cat life stages as recommended by a task force of feline medicine experts. The guide-lines help veterinarians tailor specific health-care plans for cats depending on their biological and lifestyle needs. The newly...
Autumn is upon us, and human kids aren’t the only ones who enjoy a clever trick (or a treat!) to celebrate the season. Here are six ways cats get tricky during Halloween — and all year long Chair hijacking You know the routine: Leave your chair for five minutes to...
For complex reasons, some people have phobias and fears about cats. I decided to ask my cat about it. I didn’t discover much of anything. Stella, did you know some people are afraid of cats? Aside from the mail carrier? The mail carrier is not afraid of you. The mail carrier...
Quick Facts Weight: 5 – 9 pounds Height: The Look of a Munchkin The Munchkin is famous for its short legs, the result of a recessive gene. The rest of the cat’s body retains normal proportions. Munchkins come in both long and shorthaired varieties, and in almost every color and...
2nd Place: Truman Truman is an eight-year old Somali whose human mom, Samantha, has given him the ride of his life as he is the ultimate travel companion. He’s lived in Austin, San Francisco, Las Vegas, and recently moved to Boston. He doesn’t care where he lives and never has...
A police bomb squad doesn’t know what to expect when called to inspect a suspicious package — but the contents of one Cincinnati-area bag contained a unique su-purr-ise. This winter, members of the bomb squad opened a bag that someone had left outside the door of a church, and out...
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CBD has just recently exploded with popularity over the past few years, but CBD is not new at all,” says Dr. Lindsay Butzer, a Zesty Paws spokes veterinarian from Boca Raton, Florida. “CBD was extracted from the hemp plant in the 1940s and was recognized as a completely different substance...
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Interested in cat celebrations this month? We’ve found a few fun September cat activities to check out this month. NOTE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many events have been cancelled. But here are some virtual events you can check out. *** All Month: Happy Healthy Cat Month National Pet Insurance...
When we think of fears and phobias, we mostly think about ourselves or dogs, but don’t leave cats out of the mix. “Cats often deal with fears or phobias very differently than we do or than dogs, so their fears and phobias often go underappreciated,” says Dr. Meghan Herron, veterinary...
Quick Facts Weight: 11 – 14 pounds | male9 – 11 pounds | female Height: 11 – 13 inches | male9 – 10 inches | female The Look of a Pixie-Bob The Pixie-Bob has a bobcat-like face, a spotted tabby coat and a short, bobbed tail. These cats come in...
You probably know that monkeys and apes are known to be most like people, but did you know that cats also share many similarities with us biologically, physically and psychologically? Genes A 2007 genome study found that about 90% of the genes in a cat are similar to human genes....
Cat lover and actress Kat Dennings has teamed up with Royal Canin, a global leader in cat nutrition, to encourage cat owners across the United States to pledge to take their cats to the veterinarian every year. Veterinarian and reality TV star Dr. Diarra Blue and kitten rescue and humane educator...
Taking your cat on a short trip to the vet or on an extended family vacation? Cats can become stressed when traveling, as the new sights, sounds and smells can be frightening. An outgoing cat who loves adventures and meeting people is an ideal candidate for extended travel like a...
In the fall of 2020, a thousand animals were rushed to the University of California Davis Veterinary Hospital, thanks to a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Northern California. A 2-year-old tabby named Ash arrived with third-degree burns, singed whiskers and fused toes. For six months, he fought for...
You’ve brought your new cat home, and she promptly hides under the bed or behind the dresser, only venturing out to eat or use the litter box once everyone has gone to bed. The problem is, if you leave that shy cat to her own devices, she’ll probably stay that...
Here’s the skinny on feline skin health: The skin owns bragging rights as your cat’s largest organ, with the liver coming in a distant second. In fact, the skin can represent one-fifth of your cat’s body weight. Cats rely on their skin and coat to perform many duties: regulating body...
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Although I’ve had indoor-only cats for my entire adult life, I grew up with several outdoor cats who earned their weight in paper currency as “working” cats on my parents’ farm. Although these cats were friendly toward humans, I think they would have climbed the curtains if we tried to...
Cats are living longer than ever. When I began my veterinary career, a 20-year-old cat was a rarity. Now, I see at least a dozen every year. It’s wonderful that we get to spend additional years with our beloved companions, but increased longevity is a double-edged sword. A longer life...
Paige Winter was only 17 years old when she lost a leg and part of a hand to a shark. Despite all she’s gone through, this inspiration teen remains an advocate for sharks and, with the guidance of professionals is taking brave steps to overcome her fears. She was recently...
