How To Calm Down a Cat In 8 Proven Steps
I’m sure we all know how it feels to be in a situation of stress—that nervous tummy feeling, the rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and the feelings of fear and agitation. Human coping...
I’m sure we all know how it feels to be in a situation of stress—that nervous tummy feeling, the rise in heart rate and blood pressure, and the feelings of fear and agitation. Human coping...
Taking on the responsibility of caring for a new cat is a rewarding and exciting endeavor. However, much like people, cats all have different personalities, and making friends can be harder for some than others....
We’re all familiar with the concept that humans share much of their DNA with primates, our closest relatives in the animal kingdom. However, not as many people realize how much DNA we share with other...
Have you ever inspected your cat’s toes and marveled over how cute they are? Perhaps you’ve noted that they have a different number of toes on their front paws compared to their back paws. If...
Most cat owners are well aware of their pets’ extraordinary ability to get some shut-eye in any place, position, or time. Cats seem to spend much of their day dozing—in a comfy lap, curled up...
Does your cat jump up onto countertops or amuse themselves by leaping on and off their cat trees? Cats are known for their graceful athleticism and love of high places, but how high can an...
Cat communication is a fascinating subject, partially because it’s so different from human communication. Despite the domestication process happening more than 10,000 years ago, many cat owners still struggle to figure out exactly what their...
The study of cat behavior is fascinating for many reasons, but the question of how cats communicate with each other is of huge interest to both pet parents and veterinarians. As both a cat owner...
One of the most common questions that I get asked as a veterinarian is when to switch from kitten to cat food. This is usually accompanied by the question of why cats and kittens need...
Just like all male mammals (including male humans), boy cats do have nipples. Strange, huh? Unlike in female cats, male nipples aren’t hugely useful. They don’t produce milk, nurse kittens, or generally perform any purpose....