Siamese cats have long been favorite breed for those pet owners in the market for a purebred cat. While the Humane Society has many lovable cats available for adoption, some pet owners desire a particular breed for a guaranteed temperament or to compete in shows. Siamese cats are one of the most popular breeds people ...
It is a common misconception among people that white cats are deaf. However, this is not entirely true. While it is true that most kittens who show signs of being deaf are indeed white, not all white kittens are deaf. Therefore, it is important to understand what causes deafness in cats, regardless of their color. ...
Ever since the Egyptians discovered, admired and cultivated the many marvelous attributes of cats-about 4000 years ago-humans have made cats an important part of their culture. Some societies have worshipped them; others have demonized them. In some societies, it was a crime to kill a cat even by accident; in others, cats were considered a ...
Due to the complexities of feline genetics, many cats display more than one coat color at once. The terminology related to cats with multiple coat colors can be confusing, since some cat owners mislabel their cats’ markings. Cat fanciers assign certain direct labels to different types of color markings on cats, to make these patterns ...
Two years ago, Allerca, a San Diego based biotechnology company, set tongues a wagging when they announced plans to develop cats that they claimed would not produce the protein that causes people with allergic reactions to pet dander to experience the swollen, watery eyes, respiratory distress, skin irritation, sneezing, and nasal congestion that follows their ...
Your cat seems to love just being with you. She doesn’t seem to even need other cats. In fact, she gets irritated, even aggressive, when another feline roams too close to her home. And yet, it doesn’t quite make sense. Cats are extremely social with each other when they have been brought up together. So ...
Heat exhaustion is a condition that many associate with humans, dogs or outside cats after prolonged exposure to the sun. However, humans, dogs and outside cats are not the only ones that are at risk of developing heat exhaustion. Inside cats are also prone to suffering from the increased temperatures as summer approaches. Cat owners ...
