Here are a few FAQs on cats, which all cat parents would like to know. My two-year-old female cat sometimes eats plants. Is it normal? Can it harm her? Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Eating small amounts of plants, vegetables or grass is normal for cats. Kittens do it to taste new things and to chew on
There’s little tiger in every cat…well, cats are predators by nature and they need to exercise their hunting skills regularly. At home, we can provide them moving toys to satisfy this need of theirs. All work and no play make kitty dull and aggressive. So, it is important to make play a regular part of
Ayu (right) with a friend I am a 15-year-old teen rescuer, who rescues animals as I love them. They are the soul with a clean and unselfish heart. It’s because I get happiness when I rescue them, I get satisfaction when they heal and greet us. Nothing is more valuable than the blessings I feel
I have been asked how cats sniff pheromones. Perhaps the better question is “Why they do this?” Let’s find out the reasons. Pheromones are an odourous secretion releasing a specific response in another individual of the same species. These body chemicals are natural scents and are used in communication between cats. The aroma of pheromones
Aging is a natural process and comes with its share of problems. Thus, it is recommended that we take care of our health from an early age. The same holds true for your pets as well. Follow a regular health regime which includes healthy diet, physical and mental exercises and regular health check-ups. Illness is a common
Congratulations! If you’ve got a new kitty home or have finally made the all-important decision to adopt one soon. But at the same time you need to understand that what a major responsibility you are going to take. Here’s how to make a purrfect homecoming. Kritika Manchanda Pre-arrival preparations: There are quite a few pre-arrival preparations that you would have to
Cats are highly intelligent animals and they communicate through a variety of vocalisations – they purr, hiss, meow depending on their particular situations or feelings at any given time. They display their own particular personality through their vocalisation and at times can truly drive their pet parent crazy if they become demanding and far too vocal as they try to achieve their
Are cats social animals or solitary ones? The answer is ‘Yes’ and ‘No’. Cats do like to socialise with other cats and humans but also are solitary creatures. Here are some interesting facts on cat behaviour. Sudhersena Cats cannot be intimidated into obedience. They will obey if they want to. Cats, unlike dogs, are not pack animals and peer
So you think you know your cat well? Here are a few amazing cat facts which would leave you bewildered. Joan E Henderson Cats can see in dark…No! It has always been believed that cats can see in the dark but this is not actually true although it does appear that they need far less
Visits to the vet can be stressful to your kitty. We hear of many cases where cats have escaped while being taken to or at the clinic. Here are a few simple tips that can make your kitty’s visit to the vet happy and secure. Sudhersena For your cat, carriers are associated with stressful experiences
Throughout the history there have been many well known people who have enjoyed the loving companionship of cats. They are known as Ailurophile or cat lover. The well known Bronte sister who wrote many wonderful books usually had a pet cat – or even two. Emily Bronte devoted one of a series of essays she
Does your cat melt your heart for food…? Read about Bubble’s strategy. There are various strategies that a smart pet who knows your weaknesses, would use to beg for table scrap. When it comes to my baby, Bubble, he is beyond well versed as far as this field goes and has acquired a forte in
It is believed that small weasel-like creature called Miacis is where the domestic cat can trace their ancestry back more than 13 million years! There’s more about these wonderful felines. Keeping evil at bay: The Egyptians used cats to guard their homes, temples and warehouses of grain. They believed that cats kept away the ‘evil
Our smart kitties are getting smarter, now they are even boarding a bus…saving their time ‘n’ energy. Recently, bus drivers in Wolverhampton were stunningly amused by a magical cat, nicknamed Macavity, who was commuting on a busy route most days for three months. The smart kitty jumps on the No 331 service in Wolverhampton and
Cats are inquisitive by nature. They like to explore new things and surroundings and greatly rely on their sharp senses. Be it their strong sense of smell which makes them choosy or their sight which helps them catching a prey even at night, a cat’s senses are in all ways miles ahead of our senses.
