I got totally sidetracked the other day. I was pondering about whether any of the outdoor cat houses I was obsessing over back when I lived in the UK were available here in Portugal. Basically there are a load of stray/feral cats in the neighbourhood and winter's coming, which here doesn't mean things get too cold, but they do get a little rainy, …
Is There a Cat Proof Couch? Best Materials to Combat Claws, Accidents & Fur
If you're a cat owner on the hunt for a new sofa, finding the right one can be a pretty difficult task. While you may be extremely picky about the aesthetics of your furnishings, at the back of your mind, you probably realize even if you find the ideal couch for you - it may not be the perfect fit for the daily challenges of life with a …
Do Cats Chew Their Food? My Cat Doesn’t & I’m Concerned: What Can I Do?
When we humans eat meals we (typically) chew quite a reasonable amount with our teeth before we swallow. Among a number of beneficial purposes, the act of chewing helps break larger food into smaller pieces so that, once we finally do swallow, it's a lot easier for our esophagus to carry our food down to our stomachs, and easier for our stomachs to …
After 5 Years with Us, Avery Got His First Cat Tree: The Story of His Love Affair
This is a bit of a silly post - the majority of which will be me gushing over my cat's cuteness when he's snuggling up in cat trees. Truth be told, it's more or less an excuse for me to share masses of pictures of my adorable fella enjoying his new prezzies. I'll start at the beginning. My husband Thomas and I found Avery as a stray/feral cat in …
Cat Scratches & Spills Slaying Your Sofa? Try These Couch Protector Covers
Couch protector covers can be a magic bullet when it comes to combating the two most common frustrations of the cat + furniture combo: scratches and spills. They're not exactly a necessity for everybody, but I can think of a lot of cases where you'd want to have one on your couch, even if it's just for a few weeks while some unfortunate health …
Can Cats Eat Cheese Safely? What Types? Cheddar, Cottage, Cream, Feta?
I'll admit to being a cat owner who freely offered her cat a little bit of cheese as a snack long before looking up whether or not it was actually safe for cats to ingest. As a new cat owner, I knew not to offer up just any foods to my furry feline, as I knew many "human" foods that appeared harmless could possibly be extremely dangerous for pets …
How Many Bones Are in a Cat’s Body? How Many Do Their Tails Have?
The human body starts out with 270 bones at birth. By roughly the age of 30, the majority of us have exactly 206 bones in our body. While we humans don't really have tails, our tailbone, known as the coccyx, usually starts out with 4 - though sometimes 3 and sometimes 5 - bones. By the time we reach adulthood, these bones typically become one …