Stephanie Mohr Burmilla always adores her pet parents, displaying kitten-like characteristics, even into adulthood. This breed is characteristically a mix of the demanding nature of Burmese and easy-going trait of Chinchilla Persian, which eventually makes her playful, affectionate and sociable. Let’s find out more about this beautiful breed,Burmilla! The origin and history of Burmilla can […]
Lithuanian artist Danguole Šerstinskaja draws lifelike cat paintings for which she was awarded with the American Art Awards ‘Realism Animal’ in 2015, decided by the best 25 art galleries. In her art, Danguole wants to display animals in depth and through patience and concentration she produces lifelike portraits. Know more about Danguole Šerstinskaja and her
Weaning is the process of transition from mother’s milk to solid food. Ideally it should be handled completely by the mother, but now that you are the pet parent it is your responsibility to wean the little one properly. A kitten is happy suckling milk from her mother but she needs to be weaned. Here’s
Cats are very good at disguising their problems. So as they age, you need to be even more attuned to changes in their everyday activities and behaviours. Early detection of problems is the key to improving your cat’s longevity and quality of life. Even though we would like our kitties to live forever, we know
Grooming is part of a cat’s natural instincts and it is something that they really enjoy and do constantly throughout their waking moments. But still there are some aspects which a pet parent needs to focus on. Cats, generally, are happy to spend hours grooming themselves and they have a tongue that is well Joan
Elegant, muscular, affectionate, intelligent, inquisitive…Singapura Cat is an ideal companion! If you are blessed with one, you will definitely ask for more! Singapuras were first found in the harsh environment of the storm drains of Singapore and their physical attributes of large ears and eyes and intelligence make them very good hunters, quick to learn
Cardiomyopathy is a disease condition in which the heart muscle is primarily affected and it may subsequently result in other malfunctions of the heart. Let’s find out the causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in cats. Dr K Satish Kumar Hypertrophy refers to thickening. Hence, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) can be defined as a
We all must have seen videos of ‘cats’ playing Mozart on the internet, but they are all doctored. In fact, cats do not like the music we hear. Here’s what cats like to hear. Bibliophiles may be acquainted with the Roald Dahl’s short story Edward the Conqueror, in which a pet pallavi Bhattacharya cat with
One thing that tends to get overlooked in cats during their heat period is ‘calling’. Female cats keep calling in varying pitched meows when they are on heat, but pet parents don’t understand the reason for it. Here’s more on what ‘calling’ in cats is and how is it related to a cat’s heat period.
Savannah is one of the few hybrid cat breeds created by crossing a domestic cat with an exotic feline, in this case the Serval. Let’s find out more about this unique breed. Patti Struck The first Savannah was created from an accidental breeding between a male Serval and Siamese female in 1986. The development of
With the qualities of cleanliness, affection, patience, dignity, and courage that cats have, how many of us, I ask you, would be capable of becoming cats? – Fernand Mery (Author)
As a responsible pet parent, it is your duty to ensure that your cat is healthy and fine. Here’s how to ensure holistic cat care. Regular veterinary check: It is a myth that cats are self-sufficient and don’t need the regular care a dog needs. Cats do need a Dr Nezhat Belgamvala wellness check-up by
Everyone who has ever pet parented a cat has experienced the horrible feeling of being awakened in the dead of night by the sound of the cat barfing. Here’s what you should know about cat vomiting. Dr Ashwani Kumar Singh Kitty vomiting is never pleasant, but it’s not always an emergency either. Sometime it will
There are so many myths surrounding cats. Some good and some bad. Here’s a compilation of good superstitions surrounding cats. No matter what we believe about cats, it is obvious to all pet parents that they have a ‘sixth sense’ and seem to understand a great Joan Henderson deal more than we give them credit
Burmese cats have unique characters all of their own. They like nothing better than to be part of their human family and love to be involved in everything that they do. They are intelligent, playful and will ask for affection and stimulation, making them a good family pet. Here’s more about Burmese. Jane Brooks Determined
