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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7 Symptoms to Watch Out For Is he acting differently? The most common sign of illness in some cats is hiding in a quiet, out-of-the-way place. Sick cats often lie quietly in a hunched position. They might neglect grooming. They may be purring, which cats do not only when they’re happy, but also when they’re…
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Cats are believed to be able to predict the weather–if a cat spends the entire day looking out a window, it could mean rain is on the way. In Colonial America, if your cat spent the day with her back to the fire, then it indicated a cold snap was coming in. Sailors often used…
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1. You have conversations with your cat and reply to their meows as if you know exactly what they were saying. 2. You miss them all the time when you are away. 3. Your phone has more cat selfies than anything else. Check out our new © certified Cat Lady phone cases. A MUST for every…
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Ten-year-old George, who could barely hold a conversation or even smile, would learn to communicate, laugh and show affection for the first time, thanks to his relationship with the cat he named Ben. ‘Ben changed our lives for ever,’ says single mother Julia, 37, who now works for two cat rescue charities in her home…
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Christmas trees are considered to be mildly toxic to cats. The fir tree oils can be irritating to the mouth and stomach, causing excessive drooling or vomiting. The tree needles are not easily digested either; possibly causing GI irritation, vomiting, gastrointestinal obstruction or puncture. Artificial trees are also dangerous. If eaten, they can cause an…
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When it comes to the White House, there’s one thing about which everyone can agree: Cats have been among its best residents. Even though Morris the Cat never lived there—despite running for president in 1988 and 1992—the many First Cats who did are (nearly) as purrfect. Here are some of history’s most famous presidential felines.…
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Black cats can blame their ‘spooky fame’ on history. It comes down to the historical superstitions of Puritan Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony and their religious beliefs. Since witchcraft was viewed as a practice that worshipped the devil, the Puritans would go against everything that could possibly be linked to a witch; black cats were at…
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Halloween is a fun-filled holiday for children and adults. However, for a household cat, it can be a stressful, frightening, and even dangerous holiday. Remember, your pet depends on you to protect him, so please take a few extra precautions to keep him safe during this Halloween season and note these safety-minded tips: During this time…
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Create a spooky trio of glossy black cats to watch over trick-or-treaters at your door. All you need are a few pumpkins in feline shapes ― long or pear-shaped for the body, small and round for the face. At the pumpkin patch, look for body shapes with character and a stable base. They can lean…
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