by Nomi Berger Nothing spells satisfaction and contentment more than a pooped and played out pussycat. And since exercise relieves stress and boredom, improves circulation and builds muscle tone, there’s no better way to coax out a cat’s instinct to stalk and chase prey than by having them “work out” with toys….
by Nomi Berger There’s no mystery behind the mystery as to why most cats crave catnip. An alluring plant with colorful flowers and heart-shaped leaves, catnip contains a chemical that, when inhaled, has a stimulating effect on them. Usually their behavioral response and experience are pleasurable, leading them to purr contentedly, rub…
by Nomi Berger Do you often find more water ON the floor than IN the water bowl itself? Does your cat play with the water, bat at the water, dip a paw in the water, and lick off the droplets? If so, here, according to some cat behaviorists, are the most common…
by Nomi Berger Felines are famously known for their catnaps, but as every cat owner knows, their precious pusses are also adept at sleeping the days away. Cats spend a great deal of their time sleeping. The average cat sleeps for 13-18 hours a day. The exact number can change according…
by Nomi Berger Anyone familiar with the expression, “You are what you eat”, will understand that cats are only as healthy as the food in their bowls. An ever-increasing number of nutrition conscious veterinarians now strongly recommend cat owners feed their finicky and not so finicky felines canned food rather than dry…
by Nomi Berger Although cats are famously fastidious self-groomers, committed cat guardians should work hand in paw with their precious pets to improve on Mother Nature’s instinctual behavior. Grooming, which includes brushing, bathing and nail clipping, on a regular basis not only improves the health of your cat’s skin and coat, but…
by Nomi Berger Cat guardians may only see them when their favorite felines yawn or throw hissy fits, but they’re there. Your cat’s teeth! Thirty to be precise, in any cat older than 6 months: four molars, ten pre-molars, four canines and twelve incisors. Unlike a person’s teeth with their focus on…
by Nomi Berger If eyes are the windows to a person’s soul, a cat’s eyes should be the mirrors of their health, hopefully reflecting only GOOD health back at you. As a conscientious cat guardian, you should perform your own optical check regularly by sitting with your cat in a well-lit room…
by Nomi Berger While your cat’s sensitive ears may discern the distinctive sound of a can of food being opened in the kitchen, a human’s helping hand can ensure those ears remain clear and clean by checking them weekly. Begin with the outer ear. A healthy earflap (pinna) has a fine layer…
by Nomi Berger Outstanding in any cat crowd, orange-colored cats are anything but ordinary. Whether obliging or obstinate, outspoken or observant, most are as outsized as they are openhearted, and their orange-obsessed owners most often concur. For others, however, we offer these observations: Most orange cats are males. In fact, there are…