Did you know that since all cats, except for those being kept for breeding purposes, should be neutered, so this in fact causes there to be very little difference between males and females in terms of behavior, health or longevity. And also contrary to popular belief, it is nothing more than a myth that neutered [...]
Cat Legends: Cats and Vampires
December 18, 2006 By
Did you know that until Dracula was published by Bram Stoker in 1897, there was no association between vampires and bats? Vampires were traditionally either cats or wolves. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries there was a widely held belief in central Europe that cats could possess a corpse and turn a dead body into [...]
Norwegian Forest Cat
December 11, 2006 By
At first take the Norwegian Forest Cat has a superficial likeness to the Maine Coon Cat, but the two breeds evolved entirely separately. The Forest Cat is natural to Scandinavia and has a historical background as a farm cat. Pedigree was established in the 1930s, but didn’t debut in the United States until 1979 and [...]
Leash Training Cats
December 4, 2006 By
Training your cat to walk on a leash is a healthy alternative to letting her outdoors on her own where it isn’t safe. And contrary to what some may believe, this isn’t at all that difficult a task to accomplish either. In fact, there are certain pedigree breeds, such as the Siamese, that usually respond [...]
The Interesting World Of Scottish Fold Cats
November 27, 2006 By
If you have never heard of a Scottish Fold Cat, you may be shocked when you see a photo of one for the first time. The truth is that Scottish Fold Cats can take you by surprise when you see that many of them have ears that fold down, making them to appear to have [...]
Cat Talk: How and Why a Cat Purrs
November 18, 2006 By
The How To begin, there are many different theories competing with one another today explaining how a cat purrs. Some examples being, the vibration of the cat’s false vocal chords when inhaling and exhaling, the sound of blood hitting the aorta, and vibration of the hyoid apparatus, or resonation directly in the lungs. But currently [...]
Cold Weather Tips For Cats
November 12, 2006 By
It sure is getting cold out there, isn’t it? Here’s a few tips on how to keep your kitty safe and comfortable this winter. First things first, don’t let your cat outdoors. Keep her safe and sound indoors. She can easily freeze or become injured outside in the cold. Secondly, check your car before you start [...]
What to do with a Finicky Cat
November 4, 2006 By
