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Who doesn’t love rewarding a curious cat with a treat? There you are indulging in your favorite snack or fruit. Suddenly a hairy face bobs …
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Did you know that all kittens are born with blue eyes? However, once most kittens reach six weeks of age the melatonin kicks in and most cats develop a different eye colour. However, there are some cat breeds that have a recessive gene which means that their eyes will stay blue. So if you have [...]
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If you love and admire your cat like I expect you do, then you’ve most likely thought about what it must be like to walk in their paws. Wouldn’t it be great if they had cameras for cat collars so you could see how they experience the world and what life looks like from all [...]
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Although we always seem to hear about black cats the most, grey is a very common cat coat colour. Grey is often called blue in the world of kitties. Cats come in solid shades of grey as well as grey patterns for tabbies. Many of the popular cat breeds have grey as an option and [...]
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Why do cats chase their tails? Does your cat chase its own tail? My cat Alexei certainly does and I always find it very amusing. I didn’t realise that cats actually did this until I got my Siberian cat. However, a cat chasing its own tail can have several meanings – not all of which [...]
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Finding the ideal name for your slinky Siamese can require quite a bit of research. But never fear, I’ve found some sweet, charming, and sassy …
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You’ve probably seen your cat in this famous Halloween pose. Tail up, back stretched upwards, and just enjoying the moment. But why do cats arch their back? Cats tend to do very funny things, like claw at us and lick our noses. But one of the most famous and unique cat behaviors is the arching [...]
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I found it quite difficult to write this post as I can’t bear the thought of anything happening to my beloved Siberian cat Alexei. However, …
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Let’s face it – cats are inherently cool. The Urban Dictionary defines cool as “being yourself and not caring how other people view you say or do” I would say this is a characteristic which cats embody. I can’t imagine my cat Alexei being anyone but himself! It can be difficult to define the characteristics [...]
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The big eyes of human babies mean that we are hard wired to like animals with big eyes. Seeing those big eyes floods our brains with feel-good chemicals. So it should come as no surprise that we humans can find big eyed cat breeds irresistible. Here are 13 Big Eyed Cat Breeds you’ll fall for. [...]
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What do Garfield, Simba, and Puss in Boots have in common? Well, they’re all cats in famous movies, after whom you may want to name …
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For many cat owners, that luxurious, cheerful purr is one of the best reasons for owning a cat. In fact, studies show that people who have felines have less stress-induced health issues, which may be linked to our kitties’ purrs. No wonder, then, that you’re upset and asking, “Well, just why doesn’t my cat purr?” [...]
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Considering how much time cats spend asleep it seems reasonable that they would have dreams. Cats sleep 15 hours a day on average – twice …
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Gorgeous, loving, and a little mischievous, black and white cats are one of my favorite colored finicky felines. Your new tuxedo cat deserves a name …
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For animals with the reputation of being cold and independent, many cats are surprisingly cuddly when it comes to bedtime. Most pet owners don’t question this too much — after all, who doesn’t want a real-life teddy bear? However, there are specific answers to “why does my cat sleep with me,” and it’s 100% worth [...]
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When it comes to cuteness overload, a few little critters can match up to kittens. If you’ve just gotten your adorable ball of love, you’re …
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Cashews make for the perfect little snacks; they’re small and delicious. We humans love to munch on them at any given time. And our kitties …
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Our fluffy feline friends are aloof, yet lovable parts of our lives. We tend to shower them with attention and affection when we get the opportunity to do so. But, contrary to what some cat-parents may think, not all cats enjoy this physical affection we so desperately want to show. So how to pet a [...]
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When people resemble each other, we often say they seem “separated at birth.” Some experts believe that the Main Coon and Norwegian Forest Cat are …
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Anyone who’s owned a cat carries scars on their hands and fingers. Literally. But that’s normal for feline owners. Almost everyone will talk about how they got those scars with adoration, rather than scorn. In many cases, cats simply offer claws in return for fingers. Who doesn’t know the sudden claw-first grab after a tummy [...]
