The leaves on the trees are starting to change colors, the acorns and walnuts are dropping from the trees, and the leaves are now readily beginning to fall off of the trees. The flowers have all but faded away, except for the chrysanthemums and pansies on our front porch. The air is cool and crisp. …
Cats in Fall: Do Yours Act Differently When Autumn Arrives? Read More »
I’ve heard it said many times that there’s nothing better than a little fun in the sun. Of course I usually hear it from someone trying to sell me a new boat, motorcycle or a family vacation package. However, for me, it’s definitely true. I love the sunshine and will come up with any excuse …
It’s official. Spring has arrived! According to my official 2014 desk calendar, spring was actually supposed to start a few weeks ago. However, the winter season decided to extend itself by sharing freezing rain and below freezing nightly temperatures for a few extra weeks here in the South. The flowers and bulbs were still not …
For most of us, winter is a time to stay indoors where it is warm and cozy. The weather this year seems particularly bad for most of the country. In the South, where I live, we’ve had many days of below freezing temperatures and the wind has been particularly harsh. We even received our first …
Should You Spend More Time with Your Cats In Winter? Read More »
I would hazard a guess that people who aren’t overly familiar with cats or who have never lived with a cat would think that a cat wouldn’t miss his human companions if they were gone from the house. People often have this perception of cats being extremely independent, preferring to be left alone and only …
I’m sure you’ve seen photos of cute little kitties in hats, or tutus, or even hand-knitted mushroom costumes. We think these pictures are so cute that we post them on every social media site we’re connected with. We laugh, smile, and share photos and videos with our friends and family, too. We even call our …
Do Your Cats Like Wearing Clothes? Ethics of Dressing Cats Read More »
It’s been said many times that cats hate to get wet. Common behavior is avoiding putting their paws in water when drinking from a bowl, pond, or even a puddle. Seldom do most of us take our cats in to be bathed and groomed. When this happens, it’s usually a traumatic experience for all involved. …
It gets downright hot and way too muggy in the southern part of the U.S. It usually starts in the late spring and lasts until late autumn. It definitely takes a lot of getting used to if you’re not originally from the South. It took me a few years to adjust when I first moved …
Why Do Cats Lay In The Sun When It’s Hot Or Should They Stick To The Shade? Read More »
It’s that time of year again when all of the pesky insects literally come out of the woodwork, trees, bushes, grass, and ground. It’s very difficult to avoid them while you’re outside. Ants, flies, mosquitos, ticks, and fleas seem to magically appear when the weather gets warm. I think we’d all agree that they’re a …
Do Indoor Cats Need Flea Treatment? Info & Facts Read More »
The other day I was walking my dog, Dusty, in the backyard. The entire backyard is fenced, but I stay close at hand because she is such a small dog and we have a lot of wild critters roaming our wooded areas and perched in the trees. As we were walking around the backyard, I …
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