Kitty Contemplations
The Abyssinian cat
Forget everything you ever heard about the Abyssinian cat. It's not an ancient breed and it doesn't come from Abyssinia. But this is a fantastic cat and gorgeous, too!
Why do cats stretch so much?
When they're not eating, playing, or sleeping, cats are stretching, right? Wrong! Cats don't stretch - they pandiculate! Read to find out all about pandiculation and cats in this post!
Are all white cats deaf?
Are all white cats deaf? Are all blue-eyed white cats deaf? The simple answer is, "no," but the full answer to this question is fascinating.
Should I put a costume on my cat this Halloween?
In short, no. Don't put a costume on your cat. Read to find out why.
Why do cats loaf?
Maybe you call it cat bean, or cube cat, or turkey cat. Or maybe you don’t even have a name for this thing your cat does. But I know you think it’s cute.
Should you toilet train your cat?
It’s the stuff of dreams, isn’t it? Having a cat, but never having to see, smell, or clean another litter box for the rest of your life? Toilet training a cat sounds like a great idea that isn't. Read to learn why you should never train your cat to use a toilet.
Can my cat drink milk?
Why do we associate cats with milk? We really shouldn't. Mammals (like cats and humans) just weren't designed to drink milk in adulthood. Read why cats seem to really crave milk, and why we shouldn't feed it to them no matter how much they beg.
The Turkish Angora cat
The Turkish Angora is a stunner. And also a bit of a handful! Read to learn more the twists and turns that took the Turkish Angora from ancient history, to the cat some of us are privileged to know today.
How to care for and feed your foster kittens (part 2)
This post is Part 2 of a two-part series about kitten fostering. This one digs into the day-to-day, nitty gritty of caring for motherless kittens.
What to do if a cat bites or scratches you
Even though it may seem like nothing, and even though they are absurdly common, even the smallest cat bite is a medical emergency. Read to find out why.
How to keep cats off the counter
What is cats' obsession with the kitchen counter? If you don't like cats on the counters, is there anything you can do to keep them off?
How to foster kittens
Are you interested in fostering kittens? Read this post to find out what's involved in fostering, how to become a foster, and what you'll need to have on hand before your litter of kittens comes home. But first, read our quick, three-question questionnaire to see if this is the right time for you to consider fostering a litter of motherless kittens.