by Nomi Berger As fascinating as felines are, and as fanciful as some features seem, these chosen fifty prove that sometimes facts are stranger than fiction. Cats are North America’s most popular pets: 88 million cats compared with 74 million dogs. The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian, followed by the Maine…
by Nomi Berger When is a cat’s nip more than a nip? When it’s a bite, intentional or not. And bites to the hand can often be serious. Studies have shown that a shocking 80% of cat bites, even those that don’t bleed, become infected. The hand is one of the worst…
by Nomi Berger A frightened feline may lash out at a person for a variety of reasons. The following are the most common: Fear Induced Aggression is easy for us to identify if we can recognize the cause of the fear. Sometimes, the cause is not obvious. Timid cats may be…
by Nomi Berger While fetch is a game most commonly associated with dogs, cats have also been known to enjoy playing fetch with their owners. The Siamese, for example, are felines famous for their love of fetch, but any kitty has the capacity to learn how to retrieve provided her owner…
by Nomi Berger For cat guardians who may have felt their favorite felines have, for too long, played second fiddle to their canine counterparts when it comes to intelligence, a new day could be dawning. The notion that dogs are more intelligent than cats has recently been called into question. A team…
by Nomi Berger Does your cat come to you when you call her name? Does she run to the door when you arrive home and call out to her or does she simply yawn and go back to sleep? For cat owners curious enough to see if they can train their cats…
by Nomi Berger Whether a trip in the car or a trip to the vet, a cat carrier is usually involved. And most felines are famous for fleeing the scene at the mere sight of them. But fear not, furry friend fanciers, there ARE ways to nip this particular “scaredy cat” scenario…
by Nomi Berger The feline world’s worst kept secret is out — cats are crazy about cartons. From snug shoe boxes to capacious cardboard containers. If the question regarding this curious obsession is “why?” the answer is twofold: warmth and security. Not only do all things boxy provide cats with calm and…
by Nomi Berger Inquiring minds want to know: What is spraying and how do you keep your place smelling springtime fresh? Quite simply, spraying is when your kitty leaves a small amount of urine on any surface in your home. Not always noticeable to the naked eye, these tiny spots are certainly…
by Nomi Berger Clumping or non-clumping: that is the question. Although it’s a question usually answered by your own cat, consider the advantages and disadvantages of both. Clumping cat litter is designed to allow urine and feces to be easily removed without having to empty the entire litter box. While most brands…