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.…
People who live with cats know that they’re not nearly as aloof or independent as alleged. The length of time you can leave a grown-up cat alone depends on the cat, his diet and your environment. Cats who eat dry food that you can make readily available may be left on their own for 24-48…
According to scientific studies, feline body language has six main forms of emotional response. Cats have specific types of posturing that indicate emotions like fear, anger, happiness and excitement. So what is your cat really trying to tell you? I’m Relaxed Sitting or lying down with a loose tail and extended legs; normal pupil dilation and ear…
What’s normal? What’s not? Because most indoor cats have a fairly steady diet, on a daily basis you’ll likely have very uniform-looking Tootsie Roll-shaped poops. Should you abruptly switch up that food, don’t be surprised if your cat’s stool gets runny or loose for a little while afterwards. A cat’s digestive tract can be a…
By definition, a “crazy cat lady” is a single woman who owns many pet cats. You may view them as an older hermit of a woman, living a life of solitude with her many feline friends. But these women, regardless of whether or not the stereotype about them is true, may be onto something. Recent studies…
It should probably come as no surprise that cats can be fickle about when, where and what type of affection they receive. While some cats seem to like and lean into human kisses, others most certainly do not. Chances are, you know which side your cat falls on. A cat’s like or dislike for affection…
“Must not have pets” is the tagline of a young woman on her online dating profile. She is determined not to strike up a relationship with anyone who has a furry four-legged significant-other in their lives. Although she believes the capacity to love animals is a good personal trait and reveals a lot about a…
Are you an adopter or potential adopter? Learn how to help your cat live a happier and healthier life while you save time and money on vet bills! Change One life Cat Sanctuary co-founders, Paul and Jackie, are taking their activism to the next level with a compelling book that aims to educate adopters and…
Care, Love and Save – A quick guide to a truly happy and healthy cat, has been written by Paolo Marra and Jacqueline Barros, both animal welfare activists and rescuers. In 2012, they started a cat rescue and by the end of 2013 they found themselves running their own Cat Sanctuary. Moved by their own…
What can you do to help your senior cat? Here are some tips: Schedule regular visits with your veterinarian. Your cat needs to be examined at least yearly if it appears healthy, as many diseases are hidden and not apparent. Remember it is much cheaper to prevent disease than it is to treat it! Ask for…