Cats can spend up to 50% of their day grooming themselves. They do it primarily to keep themselves clean, but grooming also helps regulate their body temperature and spreads oils through their coat, to name a few reasons. Cats also tend to groom each other for bonding purposes. However, grooming can become excessive and/or troublesome …
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Lovingly referred to as toe beans by many people, a cat’s paw pads tend to be one of the most endearing features of a feline. They are soft, supple, and super cute when a cat stretches them out after a cozy nap. Paw pads come in different colors. Some are pink, others are black, and …
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Cats are curious creatures that have many behaviors that we must study to understand, as they are not natural human ones. One such behavior is something called cat bunting. In short, cat bunting is when a cat places or butts their head on a human, object, or other animal. They often finish the behavior by …
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It’s a popular belief that cats love fish, even though fish are not a natural part of a feline’s diet. Some cats don’t care for fish at all, while other kitties are always trying to snag a piece of tuna off their owners’ plates. But should cats be eating fish and other seafood? Is it …
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Toygers might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but they are cats that live right here with us on Earth. These designer cats were developed in the 1980s, when a woman bred a Bengal and a domestic shorthair together. Since then, the breed has been a rare find, as they aren’t as readily …
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Just like humans, cats go through a stage that tends to correlate with “teenage” behavior. Some of it is cute and funny, and some of it is irritating and frustrating. Fortunately, the teenage years are not all bad, and they don’t last forever, usually from 6 months to 2–3 years of age. Here’s the lowdown …
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Cats are obligate carnivores and need nothing more than quality animal protein to stay happy and healthy throughout their lives. While cats are typically picky when it comes to what they will and won’t eat, they sometimes get curious and adventurous. Your cat might try to drink soda out of your glass or pick a …
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As carnivores, felines must consume meat protein as their main source of nutrients to maintain happy and healthy lives. This is why the first ingredient in most commercial cat food recipes is some kind of meat, usually chicken or beef. This necessity to consume meat may make your furry family member show an interest in …
Raccoons can be a real nuisance, especially when you are trying to care for the feral cats in your neighborhood by leaving out food and water for them. Unfortunately, raccoons tend to love cat food, and any that you leave outdoors is irresistible to them. This can make it tough to keep the raccoons away …
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Cats can easily be trained to use a litter box because they are generally clean animals and prefer keeping their bathroom contained and separate from their living spaces. However, sometimes, cats can have accidents in the house. It could be that their litter box is too dirty for their taste, they have health problems, or …
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