More likely than not, you’ve seen Maneki-Neko — the Japenese Lucky Cat. Maybe she was waving a paw from the front counter of your favorite Japanese restaurant or shop, in hopes that she’d bring luck and prosperity and more customers. Did you know, the cat’s color, her clothing, collar, and even what paw was raised […]
Let’s face it, cats are adorably manipulative. From time to time, we become powerless against their sad eyes and hungry meows, and just can’t resist giving them a treat of ‘people food.’ But, before you give in to your feline friend’s demands, be sure you know which foods are purr-fectly safe and which can do
As much as we’d all love to take our cats with us everywhere we go – that’s rarely a possibility! Perhaps your cat doesn’t travel well or you’re going on a work trip or an exotic vacation far away. Whatever the reason, most times it makes sense to leave your cat under the care of
Taking pictures of your cat is a terrific way to not only get wonderful photos of your furry family but to sharpen your photography skills, too. How many of your pet photo sessions result in blurry shots, the backside of a cat running away, glowing eyes, or an extreme close-up of a curious nose? Here
As online shopping becomes more common, the risk of purchasing counterfeit pet pesticides is also increasing—and counterfeiters are very good at looking legit. Would you be able to spot a fake? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, online shopping has increased from 4% to 10% of all retail sales over the past 10 years. But,
If you’ve ever lost a beloved kitty, you may have built a little monument to remember your furriest friend. Perhaps it was a beautiful stepping stone or a small bronze statue in your garden. As cat lovers, we are pleased to learn that monuments to cats can be found all over the world. Here are a
Every year, we are encouraged to think about our families and pets in the event of an emergency. You’ve probably already created “bug-out-bag” for your cat, but now you need to think about how you’ll get your cat into a kennel or carrier. Sadly, there are still far too many animals left behind during disasters.
Cats wouldn’t be cats if they didn’t act like they owned everything – including our stuff. So, to prove they own our stuff, too, they sometimes have to show us by walking all over it – without a care in the world. Fresh concrete? It’s better with purr-manent pawprints. Your lunch? Tastier with the fresh
When your cat starts acting out of the ordinary, it’s easy to get worried. After all, they can’t tell us what’s wrong! Is it a minor issue that will resolve itself, or is it something more serious that requires emergency veterinary attention? To help you out, we’ve compiled a list of cat symptoms that you
Most feline infectious diseases affect only cats (and most human infectious diseases affect only humans) but as a cat parent, you should be aware that some diseases can be transmitted between cats and people. These are called zoonotic diseases. Ringworm Although the name suggests it, ringworm isn’t caused by a worm at all! It’s actually a fungal infection that
