Kittens have the demeanor of extreme shyness when they come across strangers. Some grow to adopt the aggressiveness of a Labrador Retriever while others retain their withdrawn behavior. Failing to socialize kittens to humans will result in behavioral qualities that will be impossible to shift. Why do some cats have unfriendly behaviors? The answer is…
Your pet cat is very delicate in both the outward look and anatomically. These pets some of the most adorable animals among humans around the world. It is this reason that we will always try to enhance happiness. Most people allow their cats to do almost anything they like, including jumping on the dining table…
I have heard countless pet owners say how they wish they knew the animal language. They love their pets but they do not know how to communicate with them effectively. I had this problem when I got my first cat. Knowing what the cat wanted was very challenging and this would make me very frustrated.…
Cats can have meticulous mannerisms when they move around both inside and outside the house. Proper training will restrict their toilet use to the litter box or the garden. Cats are also susceptible and intuitive to any changes in these areas. They will communicate their response to the household and other animals with body language,…
The probability that your cat has ringworm is quite high. As much as 90% of cats suspected to have ringworm actually have it. The infection is present in about 30% of cats suspected not to have it. Cat ringworm can infect humans. The good news is that ringworm in cats is not only treatable but…
Have you ever wondered where your kitten goes when you let her out? Perhaps they become a part of the stray cats we see in the park. Your cat is, however, not a stray cat because she comes back to you for tending. What do stray cats do all day? Do they hang out in…
Cats do not learn their social skills from restricting their interaction to only cats. The truth is that cats have innate feline tendencies that are automatically understood by other animals. They are, however, not always plain and clear to humans. It is reasons such as this that cause cats to have specific non-verbal cues for…
Diet has a massive part in the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of cats, just as it does on humans. Feline diets are, however, different from the human ones. This is evident in the wild bunch of cats such as lions, jaguars, and tigers. When cats are left to roam the wild, they will hunt…
Cat lovers argue their pets are smarter because they are more independent, have high curiosity, and are very efficient hunters. On the other hand, dogs are considered intelligent by many people because they are friendlier, loyal, and joyous. Scientists have tried to settle this debate by looking at brain size, studying the number of neurons,…
It has become a norm among homeowners to have pets around the house to keep them company and to scare away strangers and unwanted pets. While dogs are popularly regarded as “man’s best pets”, cats on their part, are already fighting to take the position from them. Regardless of this fact, homeowners that choose to…