Why do cats scratch around their food bowl? Not all cats do this. This is an attempt to bury any uneaten food for later. In the wild cats will bury their uneaten food so that other animals can’t steal their “catch”. Why do cats eat grass? Grass acts as a laxative and helps with the […]
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Why Do Cats Roll In The Dirt?We’ve all seen it, on warm summer days if the cat goes outside he runs over to the first patch of mud he can find and has a good old roll. This is not a behaviour exclusive to cats, many other mammals also enjoy rolling in the dirt, but why? Unfortunately, there has been no […]
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Can Kittens Be Identical Twins?Can two cats be identical twins? Identical or monozygotic twins are possible in kittens, but rare. Almost all kittens in a litter are not identical, even if they have the same physical appearance. What are identical twins? Identical (monozygotic) twins occur when a fertilised egg splits in two during early development resulting in two kittens […]
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How Long Can Wet Cat Food Stay Out For?How long should I leave wet food out? By wet, we are referring to canned cat food or raw cat food. How long it can be left in the cat’s bowl depends on the temperature. Wet food will last longer in cooler temperatures. As a rule of thumb, I will leave wet cat food […]
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Get Rid of Cat Fleas From Your Cat and HomeOne of the most common parasites to affect cats is the flea. Not only are they a nuisance, but a large number of cats are hypersensitive to flea saliva. It is only the adult flea who lives on the cat, and they make up approximately 5% of the flea population in the home. The rest […]
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CattoLingo: Ultimate Guide to Internet Cat TalkWord Meaning Absolute unit A large cat or dog Airplane/aeroplane ears When a cat flattens and angles its ears andthey look like the wings of a plane Angery Angry cat Attacc When a cat attacks Baked beans When a cat extends its paws towards a heatsource Bamboozle Do a confuse Beans Toes Bean sprouts The […]
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A Kitten Can Leave Its Mother by 12 Weeks of Age – Dr. Cutler ExplainsIt’s tempting to want a kitten all to yourself soon after they’re born. But whether you’re adopting a kitten or placing kittens in a forever home, it’s important to know how old a kitten needs to be before leaving the care of their mom. If a kitten leaves mom too early, they may develop health […]
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Global Cat Cafe Directory 2022 – Cat Cafes Around The WorldWhat is a cat cafe? A cat cafe is an establishment where people can have coffee, food, and meet and interact with cats who live on the premises. Some cat cafes may have permanent resident cats, while others bring in cats from local shelters to be adopted out. Cat Flower Garden was the first cat […]
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Becoming a Cat Breeder – What You Need To KnowBecoming a cat breeder can be a rewarding challenge but it is not as easy as most people think. Cat breeding is a long and slow process while you learn as much as you can about your chosen breed, genetics, and feline management. Most breeders will not break even, but there are many great rewards. […]
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Cat Themed Official Days – January to December 2022Every year animal lovers play a part in supporting a wide range of health and social events to help increase awareness about animal welfare, specific diseases, medical conditions. January 2 January Happy Mew Years Day 2 January National Pet Safety Travel Day (US) 14 January National Dress Up Your Cat Day (US) 22 January Answer […]