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I don’t know whether this is the result of too much time on your hands or just a case of being super creative, but apparently, crocheting tiny cat sofas has become a thing – and a very adorable one at that!  For those of you who crochet, the patterns are available from Ravelry.com. For more

No matter what species they might be, mothers do everything in their power to keep their babies safe and loved. And a cat in Istanbul proved this to be true when she brought her tiny kitten into the Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Hospital emergency room. Stray cats are common in Istanbul, but seeing one in a

Cats may have a reputation for being aloof, but many kitty parents would disagree — the little sofa lions are family. And if that family expands to include a tiny human, careful preparation can give parents a paw up when it comes time to introduce a cat to a new baby. “Cats are very sensitive

My mom!  No, MY mom! The saga continues. I’m trying to write, but my cats block the venue. The fierce competition for monitor blocking surpassed inconvenience and turned into SHOCKING. “I can’t see around you!” I yell at invaders, continuing onward, my mini crusaders insist upon fighting, and scratching the screen. I yowl even louder,

In March, I introduced you to a feline behavior quiz developed by British veterinarian Mike Farrell, BVetMed CertVA CertSAS Diplomat ECVS MRCVS, an orthopedic surgeon with a strong interest in chronic pain management. Thank you to al of you who took the quiz! Dr. Farrell’s study is designed to provide pet parents and veterinary surgeons

As a cat lover, Shea Prior enjoys spoiling her two kitties, giving them the comfy life every feline deserves. So, when she saw a cat, living outside and alone, she tried her best to befriend the wild tabby. But strays are skittish creatures and it took a little time for the cat to come near

Do you have a pet insurance policy for your cat? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. “There are more cats in the U.S. [than dogs], but fewer cats are insured,” says Chris Middleton, senior vice president and general manager of Pet’s Best Pet Insurance based in Boise, Idaho. “In fact, only about 20%

A national cat charity has received over 3,000 calls to its National Information Line (03000 12 12 12) from concerned cat lovers during the month to date with around 10% of those citing Covid-19 as the primary reason for the call – and many more featuring the virus as part of the discussion. In response

This post contains affiliate links* I haven’t used a FURminator deshedding tool in a long time, so when the friendly folks at Chewy.com offered to send me one, I decided to give it a try again. Allegra eats a primarily raw diet and as a result, she doesn’t shed much, but I still brush her

We, the cats of the world, have had enough of our humans being home. And we, the pawed ones, have come to a decision. Cats of all patterns and breed hereby declare we want to charge the humans rent for all the time they’re spending at home. Lingering in our sunshine patches, lounging on our

Louise Holton may not be a name on the lips of cat lovers everywhere, but it should be. In 1975, Holton worked with the Johannesburg SPCA in South Africa on trap-neuter-return for community cats. She worked with veterinarian and TNR pioneer Jenny Remfry; world-famous author and biologist Roger Tabor; and cat rescue organizations in the

Hello again my friends, The world has a new normal and we have heard statements like “The time for further action is now,” Stay-at-home because of Covid-19. My family has been doing the right things like Staying home and washing their hands, but what about animals like me? I’m scared for my friends and neighbors

I found this quote to be so very appropriate for our times. Whenever I find myself enveloped in fear, sadness or despair, I try to bring myself back to the present moment. I can’t control what’s happening out there, but I can choose to embrace the present moment, and try to find some meaning in

Cats are quietly taking over the world, but their quest for domination doesn’t end there. With a whole universe to explore, cats have sighted space as their next mission. And with paws so crafty and humans, including spacecraft engineers, working from home, could cats padding across keyboards take control of spacecraft? Amber Straughn, a NASA

In this time of social distancing, many of us are revisiting our enjoyment of simple things like gardening. Even if you don’t have a large yard it’s possible to grow window gardens, but unfortunately, a number of plants commonly available are very dangerous to our cats. Only select plants that will be safe if your

As the weeks have worn on, quarantine has made us all behave a little differently. Example? Pajama pants have become acceptable workwear for a lot of us. And in this strange time of undefined schedules and isolation, humans aren’t the only ones feeling kind of weird. Our cats and dogs know things aren’t quite right

This is a painting of one of my favourite cats the ragdoll. Their beautiful blue eyes are always mesmerising to look at! Sara I am an artist making work mostly of animals and people, specialising in oil painting and soft pastel.  Three cats live with me – Maine Coon Orlando, Bengal Pandora and black moggy Rio. 

Guest post by Ingrid R. Niesman, MS PhD Cats, including community cats, are daily reminders of the simple joy animals bring into our lives. In times of crisis, caring for our cats gives us purpose when the rest of the world is beyond our power to control. This is the second part in a three-part

Terrible situations occur too often and cats find themselves in distress. But thanks to caring hearts, these cats in need find help and go onto to live happy and healthy lives. But they couldn’t do it without you… And for that, every shelter cat with a bowl of food thanks you! When you purchase the

Stella, Memorial Day is coming up! I thought we’d do something special today that has to do with cats.I’M GETTING A PARADE! You are not getting a parade.But I’m a military. You are NOT a military.A military that steadfastly defends this house, this yard, this street from the abandoned boat trailer to the north to

As cats age, their needs change and their bodies slow down, but their love for family still runs deep. To show love in return, devoted cat parents will do anything to keep their senior cat happy and comfortable. And with some simple adjustments and a little extra time, cat parents can create the purrfect level

And it’s a round of applause to Kitten-Claus for this excellent demonstration of owl-eyes! Visit our Shop for top quality cat toys and cat lover products! Share this: Like this: Like Loading…

Guest post by Sarah Chauncey This is the second post in a three-part series. In the first post, l looked at how veterinarians are handling euthanasia during COVID-19. Losing a beloved companion is a difficult experience at any time, but several factors come together to make it particularly devastating during COVID-19. From veterinarians handling euthanasias

Have the doldrums of boredom found you and your cat? When all familiar activities and toys have lost their luster, boredom can reduce humans and cats to pure laziness. But there are tons of clever ways to keep you and kitty from falling to tedium. From DIY to bubbles, check out these 11 fun ways

Cats and dogs make unlikely friends, but when a bond forms, love doesn’t differentiate between meow and bark. Gilbert the cat and Lucy the puppy have learned this fact to be true and the siblings have become inseparable in these days of coronavirus lockdown. Their dad, Adam Kopley, enjoys capturing videos of the Ragdoll cat

Oh, the strangeness of cats! Just when cat parents think they’ve figured their out their kitty, then arises an odd cat behavior that leaves you scratching your head. And when it comes to cats, there’s a lot of strange in the things they do. Believe it or not, all these weird antics serve a purpose.

Ever thought something along the lines of, “My cat’s ears are hot — is he sick?” Anthropocentric creatures that we are, humans tend to assume, regardless of context, that our own baseline experience of the world is some kind of universal standard, and that any deviation from it is strange, problematic or worrisome. For example, in

This post contains affiliate links* The immune system is an intricate system of biological processes and structures that protects the body against disease. A healthy immune system is able to recognize and fend off invaders such as viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Keeping your cat’s immune system strong will help prevent health problems and protect

Do you know the signs of diabetes in cats? The symptoms of diabetes mellitus begin quietly, but quickly ramp up. Without intervention, diabetes will grow into a serious problem. Diabetes in cats has grown fairly common, and, unfortunately, the prevalence of feline high-carbohydrate diets has the number of afflicted cats on the rise. In fact,

Fresh bread spread with butter is a simple treat that hits comfort spots just right. And Japanese bread company Neko Neko Shokupan understands the love people have for bread. The super kawaii bread maker also knows folks love their cats and by crafting their popular bread into the shape of a cat head, they’ve made