Not many people have stopped to wonder whether or not cats have eyebrows, but consideration of this subject often leaves people searching for answers. After all, cats have plenty of hair where their eyebrows theoretically would be, so does this hair constitute cat eyebrows? Well, the simple answer is no–cats do not technically have eyebrows. …
Spring is a time of renewal in nature…a time for budding flowers to blossom and the next generation of wildlife to take their first tentative steps out into the world. Along with the beauty, however, the season also brings destruction, with severe weather events. Reminding us all to stay prepared: National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. …
Let’s face it: even with the best housetraining, accidents happen. From kittens who aren’t quite sure where the box is to cats who overshoot the litterbox to seniors whose bladders aren’t all they used to be, cat urine is just a fact of life in pet households–and so is removing cat pee and cat pee …
Does your cat home also include a dog? If so, you know that dogs love nothing better than to raid the litterbox. With a few easy steps, you can keep your dog out of your cat’s litterbox, even if your dog has already fallen into the habit of raiding the box for “treats”! Like kids …
Are white cats good luck? Many people believe that a white cat is the best color to have around, bestowing on them good luck and prosperity. But why? The color white is associated with cleansing and purifying, which can help bring good luck, as well as with water and rain, so they can also help …
Thanksgiving is a fun time for families–but with the extra food and cooking plus the extra hustle and bustle of guests, it can present certain dangers to your cat. Please take just a moment to keep these Thanksgiving safety tips for cats in mind as you go through your Thanksgiving holiday! Also, be sure your …
The dictionary defines ‘serendipity’ as an unplanned happy or beneficial occurrence. To fans of felines, this word is synonymous with the origin of the Lynx Point Siamese cat. Thanks to the accidental breeding of a Seal Point Siamese with a Tabby, since the 1940s the lovable Lynx Point has made a place in our hearts …
Scorpions are a fact of life if you live in the Southwest United States and other arid regions. Here in central Texas, we see the striped bark scorpion, a fairly small scorpion who is difficult to see and often comes out at night. Our cats can sure see them, though, and seem drawn to the …