What is a Polydactyl Cat? Simply put cats that are referred to as "Polydactyl cats" are cats with an extra toe on one or more of the paws. It is also referred to as hyperdactyly in some areas. It is a genetic mutation that can reoccur throughout the lifespan of a cat...
You know your cat is βpersnicketyβ and has the usual odd cat behaviors, but not all cats are the same. Often cats are subject to biases that just aren't true. Every cat has a unique personality and habits and while some of the habits are the same, some behaviors are...
This is not a new subject but one that we felt we should touch on. Who is smarter, Cats or Dogs? Cat owners will claim that cats are smarter while dog lovers will claim dogs are. And those that own both will claim that cats and dogs are equal. So, what is the truth?...
If you just brought your new kitten home and are you're wondering: "how do I litterbox train a kitten?", you've come to the right place. The good news about litter box training kittens is that even new kittens are generally easy to train to use a litter box. If you...
The age-old debate: Can cats see color? There has been an ongoing debate about whether cats AND dogs can see color. Like humans, colors are picked up by nerve cells in the retina of the eyes. According to studies done by many veterinarians, dogs generally only can see...
When you see your cat looking at you, ears standing up - what does it mean? Reading cat body language is a key skill that every cat parent should know! There is always a raging battle between cat lovers and dog lovers about which species is more intelligent.Β Although...
Getting on a plane with a cat does take time, research, and planning.Β As you know most cats even dislike car rides, let alone plane trips.Β Going to the vet can be a harrowing experience in itself. Some cats have no problem sitting in a car eventually, and the owners...
Most cat owners are for the most part unaware that diabetes can occur in cats, especially in older ones! We all know about fleas, ticks, feline leukemia, and of course, all those digestive and personality issues generally. But until a cat is diagnosed with diabetes,...
As a cat owner enamored with their fur baby, you might decide that your feline could use another friend. Introducing cats to other cats should be a simple feat, right? Proceed with caution when you decide it is time to introduce your cat to other cats. It should be...
Have you noticed that your cat has flaky dandruff bits in its fur? Not sure why they are showing these symptoms? You might be asking yourself - Why does my cat have dandruff? Or is that even dandruff? Just as dandruff on a human can be caused by allergic reactions to...
