Cute Siamese kitten.Beautiful baby cat with blue eyes.Kitty sleeping on soft yellow pillow.Feline pet.Sweet furry friend.Mammal at home.Indoor and domestic animal.Pedigree. Why do kittens have blue eyes? Kittens are born with blue eyes because the melanin, which gives colour to the iris, is not present at birth. Once the eyelids open and the eyes are […]
Cat Behavior
Cat’s Tail – Why Do Cats Have A Tail & More!What is the cat tail for? The cat’s tail is an extension of the spine and helps the cat balance and communicate. Caudal (tail) vertebrae account for 10% of the bones in the cat’s body. The average number of bones in the tail is between 20 and 23. Some breeds of cat are known for […]
Cat Behavior
Can You Catch Worms From Cats?Yes, you can although they don’t develop in the same way, they would in your cat. Infection is more common in children than in adults. You will notice two phrases that are similar in this article: cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) and visceral larva migrans (VLM). CLM most commonly occurs with hookworms and VLM with roundworms. […]
Cat Hygiene and Grooming
Purebred vs Domestic (Mixed Breed) CatOnce you have decided to share your life with a cat the next decision you will need to make is what type of cat you would like. Purebred or mixed breed. So what is the difference? A purebred cat is a cat who has been bred to meet a specific type (set out by the […]
Cat Adoption and Rescue
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 […]
Cat Breeds
Tips & Tricks For Beautiful Cat PhotosNatural light When taking photos of cats, good, natural light is one of the most important factors. Avoid using the flash if possible, but if you have to use a flash, try and take the photo at a slight angle, to avoid the dreaded red-eye. I also like to take photos in bright light because […]
Cat Adoption and Rescue
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 […]
Cat Training
Leaving An Abusive Relationship With a PetPeople in an abusive relationship often stay because they have a pet in the home. It is hard to find a friend, relative or refuge who are willing to take in pets too, but there is help. Last week I saw a call for help on a cat Facebook page, a female domestic violence victim […]
Cat Diet and Nutrition
How Long Do Cats Live? Average Lifespan of Domestic CatsHow long do domestic cats live? Indoor cats – 9 to 15 years Outdoor cats – 5.6 years Statistics indicate that the lifespan of an indoor cat is much longer than an outdoor cat. The life expectancy of outdoor cats is lower due to a higher risk of disease, car accidents and injury or death […]
Cat World Records
Do Cats Have Chins?Akshat yadav/Shutterstock Do cats have chins? Cats do not have chins, even our closest cousins, chimpanzees and gorillas don’t have chins, in fact, humans are the only animals with chins. However, the area below the lower lip is commonly referred to as the chin, even though it’s not technically correct. What is a chin? The […]