Samantha stepped over a pile on the floor, annoyed to have another mess to clean up. The vet had told her that with five cats, she shouldn’t be surprised to find at least one regurgitated pile on the floor each week. However, this was the third day in a row. The following week, she got ...
When it comes to social exchanges, fecal impaction in cats probably isn’t high on anybody’s list of ice breakers. However, if you have a cat that’s acting strangely around the litter box, knowing what to expect if the cause is a fecal impaction can make life easier for you as well as the cat. The ...
To the casual observer, the cat world consists largely of domestic short hairs and tabby cats. In truth, however, the cat world is populated with dozens of breeds with varying colors and hair length. Some of these breeds are fairly normal looking; others, not so much. Here are seven of the more unusual cat breeds: ...
When our adopted Maine Coon started having difficulty getting up, we were concerned that she might be suffering from the hip dysplasia common to certain breeds of cats. Fortunately, the vet determined that she was simply awakening slowly from her catnaps. What is Hip Dysplasia in Cats? This disorder occurs when a cat’s hip joints ...
Owning a cat requires a sense of humor, but owning a Maine Coon requires a sense of adventure. These large, furry beasts were originally bred in the east to assist in keep rats and mice from taking over on the fishing boats. Evolving into a sturdy breed of cat, the Maine Coon became a much ...
Ragdolls are one of the largest domestic cat breeds in the world, where the males can often tip the scales at a whopping 25 pounds. Imagine that landing directly on your lap. They are a distinctly American breed, developed in the early 1960’s, in Riverside, California. The breed was developed by one woman, Ann Baker, ...
Fluffy Tail, muscular body, large tufted feet, sleek coat to protect from wind and rain– these are some distinctive features of Maine Coon Cats. Maine Coons are one of the most popular cat breeds due to their astounding beauty and friendly personality. Maine Coons are also considered strong and sturdy cats but all cat breeds ...
Furry and friendly, the Maine Coon is one of the most unforgettable cats that you will ever come across. The first breed to originate in America, and the official cat breed of Maine, it can be found in many countries in the world. When you take on a Maine Coon, your life will never be ...
Newsflash- cats come in breeds, too. And America has chosen their favorites. Move over, kitty of unknown origin, the purebred kitties are moving in, and bringing their top ranks with them. Number 5 on the list of most popular breeds of cats (I just can’t get over how cats come in breeds- can’t anyone just ...
Let’s say you adopted a stray cat. What kind of cat breeds went into the making of your cat? You may want to know partially for curiosity’s sake but mostly to see if your cat may be predisposed to health problems peculiar to particular breeds. The first thing you want to do is figure out ...