Can Cats Sense Bad Weather?
All pet owners will be familiar with tales of cats who can predict foul weather, even before the weatherman can. But are these stories of miraculous weather predictions just superstitions, or can cats actually tell...
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Cat Vision: How Do Cats See the World?
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Have you ever had the impression that you’ve hurt your cat’s feelings? Perhaps they hid away after you were late with the cat food, or stalked off huffily when you had to get up mid-cuddle?...
Why Your Cat Won’t Eat Wet Cat Food
Nutrition is vital to feline health, so it can be alarming when your cat won’t eat their wet food. Many cats are also on a wet food diet to improve their water intake, so their...
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Tickling is not well understood in the scientific world, let alone the feline world. Cats don’t laugh like we do when tickled, but that doesn't mean they don't enjoy a gentle tickling motion as a...
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How To Talk to Cats: 7 Ways To Do It
As a huge lover of all things feline, and a completely infatuated cat owner, I would just love to be able to talk to my cats! In fact, I often do hold one-sided conversations with...
Are Daffodils Poisonous to Cats?
Rows of bright yellow daffodils, waving in the early spring breeze… it’s a beautiful sight! However, danger can lurk behind that dazzling facade. Responsible cat owners should always be aware of potential hazards for their...
Why Is My Cat’s Back Twitching? When to Worry
Have you ever seen your cat’s back twitching or having a spasm? It can look a little concerning. Felines are very responsive to touch along their backs due to a sensitive muscle layer along their...