In a world where the average lifespan for a cat is around 12-15 years, Flossie is a real senior citizen! At 26 years and 316 days old, she holds the Guinness World Record for World’s Oldest Cat. This sweet & gentle tortie was recently adopted from Cats Protection, a shelter in the UK, and has […]
When a particularly sneaky cat found his human housemates were bound for Florida, he took matters into his own paws, attempting to stow away inside a suitcase. Thankfully, TSA agents found the orange tabby before the bag was tossed into the plane’s cargo hold. The orange cat, whose name is ‘Smells,’ was found by TSA
The names we choose for our cats can reveal a lot about our pets, our passions, or our cats’ personalities. And, they often reflect the things that matter most to us. Whether they showcase our interests or reflect what’s happening in the world around us, 2022 saw a lot of new cats, and a lot
Thanksgiving is about so much more than a massive turkey dinner – it’s a time to gather with family and friends (two and four-legged alike!) and focus on the good things in life. In an effort to include furry family members in the feast-ivities without putting them in danger of gastrointestinal upset or even pancreatitis,
A new bill filed with the Virginia General Assembly puts the commonwealth on track to become the third U.S. state to ban the practice of declawing cats. In July of 2019, New York became the first state to outlaw the practice of declawing cats unless medically necessary, and although Florida and Massachusetts have considered similar laws under
Research has finally revealed the mystery behind the different shapes of pupils between animals. Cats and other predatory animals, like snakes, tend to have vertical slit pupils, whereas goats and sheep have horizontal rectangular-shaped pupils. Tall, active predators that are awake during the day (like humans!) tend to have circular pupils. This has been observed,
The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is a new shopping holiday that’s exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers. What better way to get ahead of the holiday shopping rush than by taking advantage of some incredible deals and major price cuts? The Prime Early Access Sale runs on October 11 and 12th. Don’t worry if you
Fenrir, a 2-year-old therapy cat often joins his human is Dr. Will Powers, a Michigan family physician, at his practice where the friendly, outgoing feline welcomes pets from patients, sleeps on exam tables, and is always nearby in case a treat bag crinkles. But, Fenrir is no ordinary cat. He’s extraordinary! The beautiful Savannah cat
If you deal with anxiety, stress, depression, or any other mental health issue, then you may benefit from an emotional support cat. These furry companions can be instrumental in helping you to get back on your feet so you can live your life to its fullest. Although many support animals tend to be dogs, cats
We know you’re going to pamper your cat…so you might as well do it for free, right? We’ve searched the web to find these fun freebies for cats! Birthday Gift for Your Cat Sign up to become a PetSmart Treats member and you’ll not only get special discounts and deals on the products you buy,
