If you think bringing home two kittens will be lot of work, think again! Here’s why it is advisable to bring home two kittens. Sudhersena Some pet parents are apprehensive about adopting two kittens due to lack of space at home, fear of fights that may develop between the cats, destruction of furniture and a […]
Siberians are attributed with very unique physical characteristics which eventually make their appearance and endurance significantly standout amongst other breeds. Their strong hindquarters help them jump exceptionally high. Let’s find out more about these gentle cats who are smart and sporty in nature. Defined to be sturdy cats with magnificently rounded body reminiscent of a
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
Cryptococcal infection in your kitty is harmful for both you and your pet. Here’s more on this fungal infection. What is a Cryptococcosis? It is the most common fungal infection in cats caused by yeasts, known as Cryptococcus neoformans or Cryptococcus gattii. The yeasts were first detected in peach juice in Italy (1894). In cats
Those tiny cute bundles of joy can steal your heart, the moment you set your eyes on them. But here are a few tips to select a healthy and good-natured kitty. Sudhersena In choosing a new kitten, you should be careful to look for several things that indicate good health and temperament. Bright eyes &
The chubby-faced British Shorthair with her chipmunk cheeks and happy smile is famous as the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. A dignified, affectionate cat, she is sometimes referred to as the Winston Churchill of the cat world, roaming her household dominion with all four feet on the floor. Peep into the past…
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
If playing with your kitten evolves from peek-a-boo to professional wrestling in a matter of seconds, follow these tips to keep playtime interesting and reduce the number of trips to the first-aid kit. Cats incorporate a variety of behaviours into their play, such as exploratory, investigative, and predatory behaviours–skills they would normally need for survival.
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.
Dental disease is the most commonly diagnosed medical problem of felines, based on a recent survey of 14,000 cats in the United States. Let’s see its causes and timely treatment. Many people might ask themselves, truly, what kind of impact having even minor dental disease would have on their cats? Dental disease can have a
Purffect Hearing Hearing is a vital part of a cat’s hunting arsenal. A feline’s hearing is incredible and far superior. They can hear high frequency sounds better than either humans or canines. Humans can hear frequencies up to 20000 Hz, dogs to about 45000 Hz and cats to 64000 Hz. Cats can localise high frequency
Without questioning if they are Munchkin or doll-faced Persian, Napoleons always stand out as champions at cat shows. Here’s more about the origin and salient characteristics of this showstopper cat breed! The history of Napoleon cat began with a newspaper article that featured a drawing of a Munchkin. One fine Monday morning on the 36th
The most common cause of skin disease in cats is generally caused by fleas. Often skin diseases are seasonal and fleas are most active in summer and autumn. Here’s how to take care of fleas in your felines. Watch out for… The moment you see your cat scratching and chewing at her coat, immediately check,
Check out these FIVE simple games you can play with your cat to keep her amused and active all day! Pet parents often complain about their cats being lazy and inactive. By nature, cats are extremely playful and curious. They love exploring, hunting for things and chasing down moving objects. But the natural hunting instinct
