If you live in a high rise building or condo and suspect or even know for a fact that your cat enjoys sitting on the balcony, you might be wondering whether it's safe to let a cat on the balcony, or if it's possible your cat might jump off the balcony and become injured, get lost, or even die. I'm going to start off by saying that while I …
Cat Biology
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Why Do Cats Like Milk If It’s Bad for Them? Here’s the Answer
There are quite a lot of people who grew up offering milk to local stray and feral cats they wanted to take care of, or even to their own cats at home. This could be because we wanted to help keep cats well fed, and since we know milk has important nutrients contained within it - calcium, protein, iodine, potassium, phosphorus, as well as …
Signs That a Cat Is Dying & That It May Be Time to Say Goodbye
If you have an elderly or sick cat who you think may be on his or her last few months, weeks, or even days - firstly, I'm so sorry. This must be an incredibly difficult time in your life. I've been a cat owner for seven years now, and I've luckily never had to say goodbye to any one of my furries yet. I don't look forward to the day, and to be …
How Long Can Cats Go Without Eating Food & Survive?
Wondering how long a cat can go without food? Hopefully you're here out of sheer curiosity. If you're not, my guess is it's because you have a cat who's refusing to eat, have seen a cat (who may or may not be yours) stuck up in a tree and are concerned for it, or (worst possible yet) left your cat in someone's care while you were on vacation and …
How Many Lives Do Cats Have? Why Do Some Say They Have 6, 7, or 9?
Ever heard that cats have 9 lives? You might be surprised to learn that the number that's used in this common myth varies depending on where you heard it. In some cultures it's said that cats have 6 lives, in others, 7, and finally, which I think is the most common rendition - it's also sometimes said they have 9 lives. Just so things are …
How Often Do You Take a Cat to the Vet? Here’s the Answer
If you're a new cat owner who's doing some research on your recently-taken-in pet - welcome to the family! Thinking of adopting and doing some research on how frequently you should take a kitty cat to the vet before you dive into pet ownership? Good on you for being so proactive! Been a cat owner for some time and just want to double check …
Why Does My Cat Bite Me When She’s Being Affectionate? 12 Theories
There are many times a cat may bite you and you aren't entirely sure why. It's why a lot of the articles I have on feline behaviours revolve around the topic of biting, chomping, chewing, and nibbling on humans from our feline friends. I've spoken about why cats may take to biting feet, ankles, or legs at times, why cats chew fingers, why cats in …