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When humans bite their nails, it’s usually dismissed as a nervous tick or merely a bad habit. At worst, it is thought of as impolite or unhygienic. Why do cats bite their nails? While it’s generally considered normal, it can sometimes be a cause for concern for reasons we’ll discuss below. Cats chew their claws [...]
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As the owner of a long-haired cat, I love how fluffy my favourite feline becomes, particularly over winter. However, I don’t love the fact that …
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Traveling with your furry feline can either be a walk in the park, or a living nightmare. Compared to man’s best friend, cats are pretty nervous when it comes to traveling outside of their familiar environment so a travel litter box can be a great idea. And while dogs may have an easy time going [...]
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With their characteristic leopard-like spots and tiger-like stripes, Bengals often have names based on their appearance. But you could also go another way and honor …
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Our kitties are creatures full of mystery. One moment you’ll see your furbaby kneading your stomach, head butting or rubbing up against you, and the next, they act as if they don’t know who you are. They may go from purring little sweethearts and suddenly despise the sight of you. What causes the switch to [...]
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Of course, all cats start out small. But which breeds stay small? Depending on your living situation a physically small cat may be important. If that is the case do avoid Maine Coon cats as they are the largest cat breed. On average a cat weighs 10 pounds. Smaller breeds will weigh in between 5 [...]
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We love all felines at The Discerning Cat but we have to admit there are some cat breeds that stand out from the crowd. These …
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Depending on which source you use there are between 44 and 73 recognised cat breeds in the world. But what makes for rare cat breeds? Each year the Cat Fanciers Association releases a report listing cat breeds based on the number of cats registered for each breed in the last year. This, of course, tends [...]
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Bringing home your new Ginger kitty is exciting; the only thing that might compare to that excitement is giving them a name. You’ll probably be …
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What do you do when your feline companion suddenly stops eating? He no longer enjoys his favorite treats and pulls his nose up to a tasty meaty meal. Cat parents know that these furry friends are notoriously picky, especially when it comes to food, and not knowing why they refuse to eat can cause anxiety [...]
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Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong. I have a Siberian cat Alexei and …
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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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When my Siberian cat Alexei licks me I take it as a sign of love. However, when he quickly follows the licking up with a …
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I adore my Siberian cat Alexei’s tail. It is so big and fluffy and I love how it flicks and sways depending on his mood. …
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Does your cat like to stick its tongue out? Cats can look quite hilarious and/or quite cute when they stick their tongues out – which …
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How gorgeous are cats with big ears? Big-eyed cats tug on our heartstrings as we are hardwired to feel affectionate towards creatures with large eyes …
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The range and types of sleeping cat positions seem to be far more extensive than the equivalent for humans. I find my Siberian cat Alexei …
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Remember Garfield? This 1980s cartoon cat hero was beloved around the world – including by me. I very much enjoyed his sarcastic sense of humour, …
