Although many cat owners are surprised when they hear the diagnosis, it’s true; cats can get acne and the condition is aptly called feline acne. Cat owners usually notice that something is going on when they notice small back-heads or …
When a cat has bad breath (feline halitosis) it is usually a sign of a dental problem or some type of illness. The natural smell of your cat’s breath might not be as minty-fresh as a mouthwash commercial might suggest, …
You are walking down the street and a black cat crosses your path. What do you do? Whether you dismiss it or not, many people think of it as some kind of a bad omen. Black cats and bad luck is a superstition that has lived on even in modern society. Past events, and present misconceptions of these cats keep this unfortunate stereotype alive.
Black is a colour that often brings an emotional response. What do you think of when you imagine this colour? Night, darkness, boring, no colour, dark, evil, scary are all common (and generally negative) words to describe black. This negative connotation of the colour black also applies to black cats. The portrait of the black cat as an omen of bad luck began with accusations of witchcraft and witch-hunts many years ago. It was believed that black cats had magical powers that allowed them to transform themselves into witches.
When we think of our pet cats getting ill, we very often think that their bodies will fight off whatever is ailing them and occasionally this is true. There are plenty of feline illnesses or conditions however that require priority …
Cat owners that let their domestic housecats roam outside run the strong risk of having their cat bitten by another cat. This is especially true and very common in denser city areas where domestic outdoor house-cats come into frequent contact …
Have you ever wondered how cats are able to catch prey at night? Or what causes their eyes to glow when exposed to light in the dark? Cats are very active at night so it is a necessity that their …
Many cat lovers realize how important play is to their cat’s well being. Especially given that more and more cat owners are keeping their cats indoors due to health and safety concerns, games are indeed important. Games keep your kitty …
Did you know that in the United States alone there are 100 000 trucks of kitty litter dumped in landfills every year? That’s over 2 million tones of clay, or silica, that sits in landfills almost forever. In this article …
The vast majority of cat owners get cats simply because they like cats and feel that they make great pets. It’s hard to disagree with that; cats are cute, cuddly, and fairly independent. Some cat owners however, are in such …
In order for cats to become great trouble-free pets, one of the key elements is socialization.
Socialization is a huge topic when it comes to dogs, but is often (and unfortunately) sadly neglected when it comes to cats. When we …
Why is it that whenever your cat licks you, it feels like sandpaper grinding against your face? There are specific reasons why the cat tongue has developed this way that allow for it to have many functions. To begin with, …
Many people don’t believe that it is possible, but you can train a cat and you can teach a cat to do tricks. Although teaching a cat tricks is rarely as easy as teaching a dog tricks, with a little …
Vaccination is one of the simplest and most effective ways to help your cat live a long and healthy life. Some of the most common and deadly feline diseases can be prevented through an annual (or even less frequent) booster. …
One of the leading causes of injury and death in domestic and feral outdoor cats is getting hit by cars. This common scenario is absolutely devastating for cat lovers and one of the reasons that many cat professionals advocate limiting …
Even though we see cats outside in temperatures ranging from zero to -15 degrees Celsius and colder, it does not mean that cats can survive outdoors in the winter. The brutal fact is that the winter kills many tens of …
Different people get house cats for different reasons. Some people are simply cat people; they love everything about cats and often have a few of them. Other people get cats as a compromise. They want to get a pet but …
Although when we normally think about aggression in pets we tend to think about dogs, some cats can also exhibit aggressive tendencies. Cats exhibit this aggression primarily through hissing, scratching and biting. Scratching and biting are particularly concerning as cat …
Cats are cute and cuddly and they often want to spend as much time as they can nuzzling and cuddling with us. Many cats are so affectionate that they want to cuddle with us when we go to sleep for …
Begging behaviour is really common in dogs and normally occurs when dogs hang around humans eating at a table. They stare you down with their sad eyes; they whimper, paw you and perhaps even bark in order to get you …
Have you ever had a cat sitting on your lap and while you were petting it, and it begin to jab and claw at your legs? This is kneading. First, here is a simple explanation of how your cat kneads: …
When it comes to eye cleaning, most cats are good at cleaning their own eyes when they get dirty. Many cats have some blackish dirt buildup in the corners of their eyes. This is the result of dust particles and …
As cat owners, we of course want our pets to be as healthy as possible and live as long as possible. Sometimes though, certain diseases or problems become evident only after we have brought the cat or kitten into our …
Have you ever walked down the street with your dog and upon passing another dog owner and their pooch, been stopped dead in your tracks because of an uncanny resemblance between the two? It’s true, even scary sometimes, how some …
Just like humans, cats can have the occasional problem with their ears and just like humans their internal ears (their ear canals) are made up of three sections; the outer or external ear, the middle ear and inner ear. Infection …
Your cat is waking you up in the middle of the night, swiping everything off your dresser and onto the floor. You awake from your slumber to a needy cat meowing in your ear. Destroying your favourite sofa has become …
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As many people may know the Montreal SPCA has had a number of problems over the past several years. Recent media stories have highlighted past and current problems and …
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