Yes, cats do need access to their litter box at night. If your cat doesn’t have access to a litter box and needs to relieve itself, he or she is going to relieve themselves somewhere else. This likely means on a rug, carpet, or worse – and you’ll have to clean it up! Do Cats […]
It’s very unlikely a possum will attack a cat, so I have to say, ‘no’, possums do not attack cats. Possums prey on much smaller rodents and insects, and they’re more likely to run away from a cat than fight with them. Possums and opossums have sharp claws and teeth and will use them to […]
Cats do have ear wax, yes. It’s completely normal to see wax in a cat’s ears, although a healthy cat will not often have a build-up of wax. If you do see a lot of wax, which is a brown to black color, then you should help by cleaning their ears and checking for other […]
Tabby cats can meow a lot, yes. Remember, ‘tabby’ is not a breed of cat, it’s the coat pattern. So, how vocal a cat depends on the breed, and some other factors like age, health, and personality. What Makes a Tabby Cat a Tabby? Many people think that ‘tabby’ is a breed of cat. It’s […]
In this article, I’m going to give you 6 reasons why Maine Coons are awesome. If you don’t own one yet, you should be convinced by the end of this one! Maine Coons are the gentle giants of the domestic cat world. They hold some of the records for the largest domestic cats, and I […]
A 12-pound cat is likely to require a carrier that’s around 15 lbs in specification weight. That way, your kitty will have enough space to move around without getting cramped. A carrier of this size will also provide extra capacity should your cat fluctuate in weight and size with age. A cat weighing anywhere in […]
Generally speaking, a cat can ride in a car without a carrier. Most state and national laws do allow cats to ride in cars outside of their carrier. But it’s not generally recommended. In circumstances where your cat becomes agitated and causes disruption, it could also put you at risk of driving distracted. To fully […]
Maine Coons can be orange but this color is rare for this breed. However, classifying a Maine Coon’s color can be problematic in terms of their coat. To be truly orange their coloring should be solid with little to no trace of white. It’s far more common to find orange Maine Coon’s with white patterning. […]
Cats do have ankles, yes. A cat’s ankles are positioned just superior to their toes and are analogous to a human wrist. They have one of them located in each of their limbs. As they are quadrupeds (four-limbed), this means they have a total of four ankles. Curiously, cats also have elbows and knees too. […]
If you’re planning a long journey with your cat, it’s natural to wonder; “How long can cats hold their poop?” The last thing you want is a messy accident while they’re in their carrier. It’s not just poop you need to worry about. You don’t want a cat urinating in their box either as the […]