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How Do Cats Catch Birds? The 5 Instinctual Steps of the Opportunistic Hunter

How Do Cats Catch Birds? The 5 Instinctual Steps of the Opportunistic Hunter

Cats are amazing creatures; they’re intelligent, incredibly fast, intuitive, and can always land on their feet. Still, you’d think that birds, with their abili…

Do Tortoiseshell Cats Have Any Special Care Requirements? Health Facts & FAQ

Do Tortoiseshell Cats Have Any Special Care Requirements? Health Facts & FAQ

If you love cats, you know there are many breeds to choose from, along with an even wider variety of coat patterns and other traits. Tortoiseshell cats are not…

How to Treat a Burned Cat Pad: 4 Vet-Approved Steps

How to Treat a Burned Cat Pad: 4 Vet-Approved Steps

If your cat has burned pads, you need to know what to do. It can be worrying and a bit scary, but it is important that you get it right. We understand it is an…

6 Great Scents to Help Calm Your Cat: Vet-Approved Aromatherapy

6 Great Scents to Help Calm Your Cat: Vet-Approved Aromatherapy

A cat’s world is filled with thousands of scents, and they use their sense of smell to communicate with other felines. Its importance is evident when you consi…

Do Cats Like Eucalyptus Scents? Facts & FAQ

Do Cats Like Eucalyptus Scents? Facts & FAQ

Cats have an acute sense of smell. To put it in perspective, it is 14 times stronger than ours. Like humans, cats have their own biases when it comes to scents…

Is Jute Rope Safe for My Cats to Play With? Vet-Approved Safety Guide

Is Jute Rope Safe for My Cats to Play With? Vet-Approved Safety Guide

Jute rope is a fiber extracted from plants of the same name and woven together into strong threads. It is frequently used as a craft twine, but it can also be…

How Does Pet Humanization Affect The Pet Industry? (Positive & Negative Impacts)

How Does Pet Humanization Affect The Pet Industry? (Positive & Negative Impacts)

Many of us grow to love our fur babies so much that we often treat them like family. Pet humanization refers to the trend of attributing human-like qualities a…

Tortoiseshell Persian Cat: Facts, History & Origin (With Pictures)

Tortoiseshell Persian Cat: Facts, History & Origin (With Pictures)

The Tortoiseshell Persian cat is a magnificent feline with a unique coat pattern. The truth is, "Tortoiseshell Persian" is neither a breed nor a cross—it is si…