Do you consider yourself a cat lover? Do you take great pride in your knowledge of all things feline? Well, here are 17 fun facts and weird wonders about cats that even the most hardcore cat enthusiasts may not know. Did you know that it was a cat that inspired Nikola Tesla to explore electricity? […]
Cats — those mysterious creatures who seem like they’ll live forever. From their purrs to their remarkable agility, felines have certainly left an impression on humans for thousands of years. So why do cats always seem to land on their feet (virtually unscathed), and why does the phrase “cats have nine lives” exist? In this
Do you share your bed with your cat? Statistics would say you do — 62% of cats sleep in bed with their adult owners. If you’re lucky enough to share your bedtime with a cat, has it had an adverse effect on your sleep? While we all enjoy taking a snooze with our furriest friends,
The week leading up to and just after Halloween is one of the busiest times of year for the Pet Poison Hotline, and the 2nd most common holiday for pets to get lost (after July 4th). Here’s what you need to know to keep your dogs and cats safe this Halloween:
As a responsible pet parent, you know by now that chocolate is toxic to your four-legged family, but do you know why? Or, how much of the forbidden sweet snack is potentially lethal to Fido or Fluffy? While cats can’t actually taste sweets, they often find the smell of sweets, including chocolate, irresistible. Add colorful ribbons,
Did you know a cat that is microchipped is more than 20 times more likely to be returned to its owner than a cat that isn’t chipped? In a study published by the Journal of the AVMA, research revealed that only one in 50 cats in animal shelters was returned to their owners, but when
Is it possible to have a cat AND nice furniture in the same house? …YES! With proper training and by providing your feline friend with the necessary tools, you can have nice furniture – free from claw marks. First, understand that scratching is a natural, necessary behavior and provide an appropriate place for your cat
While cats may not seem the most obvious animal to add to the workforce, with their penchant for working whatever hours they want, sleeping on the job and leaving hair everywhere; cats have a track record of stalking some of the most important offices in the world! Check out this infographic from Euroffice, showing some
Do you know what your cat is trying to tell you? Is it feeling playful, loving, or just showing off? Have a look at this illustrated guide from the Sainsbury’s Bank Money Matters Blog to find out! You may think your cat is simply being affectionate or asking for food when rubbing up against you, but
If you’ve ever used the internet, you know how much humans love cats. But did you know that cats’ calm, gentle nature has been shown to have beneficial health effects for people? by ZocDoc. From Visually.
