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The British Shorthair cat
Get a British Shorthair and you'll never stop smiling (read more to find out why!)
Bringing home a new kitten – The first day and beyond
There is nothing more momentous than the beginning of a new relationship with another living thing. Are you bringing home a new kitten soon? Read this post if you want to learn how to do it exactly right.
Bringing home a new kitten – things to do before your kitten arrives
Bringing home a new kitten. Were five more delightful words ever strung together in the English language than those? Follow these tips to get ready for the new arrival!
Foods that are toxic to cats
Cat food commercials hinge on the idea that cats are finicky eaters. But most of the cats in my life have enjoyed vigorous appetites. They’ve always been curious about the foods I’m eating and sometimes want to try a bite, too. But is it safe to give your cat a bite of human food?
Why does my cat keeping throwing up?
All cats vomit, right? It's just part of cat ownership. Or is it?
Vomiting is actually not a normal behavior for cats. Read to find out more about what causes vomiting in cats and what you should do about it.
Why does my cat sleep with me?
Maybe you're one of those people who can't sleep with anything furry in your bed. Or maybe you can't sleep without your pets. But did you ever wonder why your cat wants to sleep with you?
Can cats eat cheese?
You pull out a block of Jarlsberg to make yourself a cheese-and-cracker snack, or a few slices of American for a quick grilled-cheese sandwich. And suddenly, the cat appears from out of nowhere, tangling herself in your legs, and meowing to wake the dead. Your once-dignified feline is begging (like a dog, for goodness’ sake!) for a bit of cheese.
What is the primordial pouch in cats?
Have you noticed your cat has some loose belly skin? Are you worried that her stomach is hanging low because she's overweight? It's actually a perfectly normal part of any cat's anatomy.
Excessive grooming in cats
Cats are clean by nature. They devote up to half of their waking hours to grooming and licking themselves spotless. But sometimes they take it too far, licking themselves constantly, obsessively, and compulsively. Some cats groom themselves bald. Some cats lick until their skin is raw and infected. How do you know when grooming is actually too much grooming?
Separation anxiety in cats
Cats are supposed to be aloof, right? But what if your cat really can’t live without you, not even for a few minutes?
Why does my cat bite me gently?
Is your cat a kind of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, purring happily on your lap one minute, and then sinking his teeth into your hand the next? Does your cat start out playing with you and then end up biting? Cat bites happen, and they happen for different reasons, and they differ in meaning depending upon your cat. Read to find out more about why cats bite and what to do about it.