As a long time cat owner, I’ve heard some pretty wild things about cats and their urine. One of the most bizarre rumors I’ve come across is the idea that you can get high from cat pee. At first, I dismissed it as just another urban legend, but as I dug deeper, I found that […]
Are you thinking about choosing a Swedish name for your kitten? Well, where do I begin? First of all, Swedish names have a certain je ne sais quoi that just can’t be replicated by names from other countries. Maybe it’s the way they roll off the tongue, or the unique combination of letters that make […]
Mother cats are known for being nurturing and protective toward their kittens. However, it can be alarming and confusing for cat owners when a mother cat suddenly becomes aggressive with her offspring, especially when they are newborns or getting old. This behavior can range from aggressive attacks to ignoring or rejecting the kittens. So why […]
Cats are fascinating creatures, known for their agility, independence, and occasional aloofness. One of the cats’ most curious and endearing behaviors is their tails puffing up, particularly when they’re happy, playing or content. This phenomenon, known as piloerection, has puzzled cat owners for generations. So why do cats’ tails puff up when happy? Cats puff […]
Welcoming a new baby into your home is exciting but can also be nerve-wracking, especially if you have pets. One question many new parents have is whether it is safe to have cats around newborns? No, it is not safe to leave newborn babies with cats unsupervised. After all, cats are animals, and their mode […]
Cats are fascinating creatures with various quirky behaviors that often leave their human companions scratching their heads in confusion. One such behavior is the tendency for cats to rub their faces on corners, furniture, walls, or other things, also called bunting. So why do cats rub their faces on corners? Cats rub their face on […]
Anyone who’s heard it would agree that the sound of a cat’s scream whenever the feline is mating is rather annoying, to say the least. The sound is unmistakable, haunting, and loud enough to wake you up in the middle of the night! And the worst part is, the screams are relentless and it seems […]
Do cats really capture and hold sunlight in their eyes to serve as a light source during the night or is there a scientific explanation for these felines’ glowing eyes? Ancient Egyptians believed that cats are magical creatures. The felines were so special that killing one was even considered a crime punishable by death. Indeed, […]
If you’ve noticed your cat has a habit of sucking on blankets, do you need to worry? Is it a sign of a problem or is it completely normal in household felines? The answer to why cats suck on blankets is not as simple as it seems. Some cats simply like the feeling, while for […]
Should your cat ever choose to lick your hand, it is not a pleasant experience. Whereas a dog doing so is like a sloppy wet kiss, a cat licking the hand is like it ran a sheet of sandpaper across your skin. This texture has evolved to serve a number of useful functions which we […]