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 …
Cat Facts
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I’m a First Time Cat Owner & My New Cat Hates Me? Help!
A few days ago, I received an email from a frustrated new-cat owner, Olga, who's struggling with her first cat ever as he hasn't completely integrated well into her home, even though it's been months since she first took him in. There's been progress, there have been setbacks, lots of issues that compound. There's quite a lot going on that …
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 …
My Cat Poops Every Time I Clean! Help!!
I received an email a couple days ago from a pet parent, Olivia, who has a very specific - and in my opinion relatively unique in so far as how frequently it happens - problem with one of her cats pooping every single time she cleans the living room. Now, I'm not saying it's odd for cats to poop when they're stressed, or even for cats to poop …
“Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere?” 16 Possibilities
Nearly all of my cats seem to follow me around everywhere. And this absolutely includes to seemingly odd places, like following me into the bathroom. There will sometimes be exceptions to this rule - like when my cats are fast asleep and can't be arsed to follow me because they're having a really good cat nap. Or when my cats are having fun …
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 …