Made your way here because you've noticed a whisker or two lying on the ground in your home? Upon seeing that whisker did you think, "Wait - why's my cat losing whiskers? Do cats shed their whiskers? Is it normal for them to lose a whisker or two here or there, or is something wrong with my cat?" First, let me commend you for quickly looking up the answer to your question. No better way to make ...
Outdoor Cat Toys: Weatherproof Feline Fun You Can Keep Outside
There are a lot of cats in our neighbourhood; a ridiculous sum, actually. Some it's clear are outdoor cats who belong to individuals on our road, but most are street cats, strays/ferals who belong to no one in particular. Here in Cascais, Portugal, things seem to be a little different from the norm, however. I almost feel like the term for "street cat," "gatos de rua," feels more like it should ...
Pretty Sure My Cat Doesn’t like Me; Why? Is There Anything I Can Do?
Here's something I don't think you likely wanted to read if you looked this article up because you happen to be in the particular situation yourself: I don't think every cat will warm up to every human. No matter how good a human happens to be to a particular cat, I still think it's possible that the cat may not like him/her, though he or she may greatly appreciate their physical needs being ...
Cat Stairs for Beds & Couches: Easy-to-Step for Disabled & Senior Cats
I've received a few emails from pet owners who have arthritic, senior, or disabled cats wondering if I can help them figure out how to solve a few questions they've had about increasing their pet's quality of life here and there. While most of the questions I've received have been about ideal cat toys that may work out for cats with disabilities or who are high up in years, it made me think of ...
I Don’t Get It – Why Does My Cat Follow Me into the Bathroom?
Just last week I spoke about a number of the different reasons that could explain why cats stare at their humans, often in a long, unwavering and unsettling gaze, and what the meaning behind that staring could be. I personally feel the topic of today's post - possible reasons that could explain why cats often follow their humans into the bathroom - is pretty similar. In my mind, there's a ...
Sturdy, Durable, & Built to Last: Solid Wood Cat Trees, Big & Small
Most of the cat trees on the market aren't made of solid wood. You have to dig a little to find cat towers that are, but if making sure the products you buy are long-lasting, durable, sturdy, and easy to fix up when they're damaged instead of needing to be replaced completely, solid wood cat trees can be an incredibly worthy investment albeit the higher initial cost. I wrote up an article about ...
Why Does My Cat Sleep on Me When I’m Sick? Do Cats Comfort Ill Owners?
I have a snuggly little house cat who quite frequently sits in my lap as long as I am still enough for him to be content to do so. I don't feel he's particularly any more attentive when I'm sick or sad, but I've heard of quite a lot of cats who are more sensitive to their owners and who seem to go so far as to keep close tabs on them, bringing them company and companionship most when they are ...
Self-Warming Cat Beds: So Cozy, Kitty May Never Want to Leave!
Ever since Thomas and I moved into our new house, we've been slowly and steadily trying out a variety of cat things for Avery that we never had the room to test out (lest we be overrun by cat stuff) in our humble little studio apartment. It's been interesting learning which cat "things" Avery takes to right away, which take a while to stick, which eventually drop out of his favour, and which he ...
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me? What Does Staring Mean?
Even if you're not a cat owner, chances are high if you've spent a good chunk of time with any cat, you've noticed a tenancy our feline friends have to - every once in a while - stare directly at human being for a pretty extended period of time in a concentrated and unwavering gaze. It can be a little unsettling, especially for those of us who come from cultures where staring is considered both ...