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 to Get Rid of a Cat You Can’t Keep (In the Most Humane Way Possible)
No one likes to think about or admit it very often, but there are always going to be times where pet parents like, love, and even adore a pet cat, but where that doesn't change the fact that - for some reason or another - there's no real way to make things work in the household in terms of the family keeping the pet. It could be that there's a …
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 Reach His Paw out to Me?” (9 Theories)
There's this utterly adorable behaviour my cat Bjorn does every-so-often. He'll be sitting or standing by me. Next, typically, he'll stretch, then, as if to say, "Human, attention!" he'll outstretch his arm and hold it outright in the air. My typical reaction to this has been to immediately start petting and cuddling him because - well to be …
Beds for Outdoor Cats: Keeping Cats Dry, Warm, & Cozy at the Same Time
I've been taking care of a couple outdoor cats who frequent my backyard with regards to keeping them as warm and dry as I can whenever we get a burst of rain. I'm not going to lie - keeping cats dry through bad weather is proving to be quite a challenge to me, and is something I definitely never had to think about in my years as an indoor-cat …