The rise of more flexible work arrangements is nothing new, but it is a fact that COVID-19 has sped things up quite a bit. Working from home allows you to be more flexible and improves your work-life balance. It reduces the stress that comes with the time spent on an overcrowded metro or stuck in…
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Cats, and especially kittens, are known for eating things they are not supposed to. This can be a dangerous combination when there is chocolate around. Also, cats have an excellent sense of smell, making it fairly easy for them to find secret hiding spots for the chocolate.
Lilies can cause life-threatening renal injury to cats. The Veterinary Poisons Information Service (VPIS) in the UK have identified lily intoxication amongst the top five serious intoxications of cats, and indeed it currently generates the greatest number of feline toxicological enquiries.
There is no evidence to suggest that any animal might be a source of COVID-19 infection at this time. However, because all animals can carry germs that can make people sick, it’s always a good idea to practice healthy habits around pets. How to stay healthy Wash your hands after handling animals, their food, waste,…
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We all know the stereotype of the crazy cat lady is far from flattering however several of history’s most beautiful and successful women were devoted to their furry friends just like you and me. Read the story of four of history’s greatest cat ladies. Vivien Leigh Vivien Leigh, the English actress who starred in the…
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Historically, there is a strong connection between women and cats. While cats, which were domesticated 10,000 years ago, are excellent natural hunters, they are also savvy enough to hang around where they will get fed. A mutually beneficial relationship developed. Cats, while social and playful, are more like the Simon Cowells of the animal world–getting…
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New research recently revealed that women, in general, tend to bond more with cats than men do. Many men, however, enjoy equally rewarding relationships with cats. What might explain our puzzling human-cat dynamics?
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1. First of all, define “cat lady.” Does one cat = cat lady? Two cats = cat lady? Does joking about being a cat lady à la sparkling, outgoing multimillionaire Taylor Swift automatically make one a cat lady? It is my personal belief that most female cat owners below the age of 40 fall into the…
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Ladies, rejoice! It’s not you; it’s your cat. After observing interactions between 41 cats and their owners, researchers at the University of Vienna found felines prefer female owners.
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1. If we had tails, we would use them to communicate the way cats do. Cats’ tails are so much more expressive than dogs’ tails. I love my dog, but there are only one or two different motions that tail makes. Cats … well, there’s the “I’m tolerating you, but I don’t really like it” swish.