How Do Cats Communicate with Dogs?
Friction between cats and dogs is so common, people often assume it’s inevitable. In fact, cats and dogs can get along just fine with the right support. Most of the …
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Why Does My Cat Sound Like A Pigeon?
As a life-long cat owner (well, nearly — my family got their first cat when I was about a year old), I’m familiar with the wide range of vocalisations that …
Why My Cat Hates My Dog?
There’s a reason that “fighting like cat and dog” is a popular phrase. The two species are famous for not getting along, to the point where their antagonism has been …
Can Dogs and Cats Mate?
Caring for multiple animals in the same home can mean preparing for all kinds of interactions, some of them highly surprising. It’s important to be ready to handle anything that …
Is Incense Bad for Cats?
I used to really love incense. I burned a different fragrance every day as a teenager, filling my room with perfumed smoke. I found it delicious, calming my mind and …
Is Vinegar Bad for Cats?
Vinegar has lots of uses around the home. I use it for descaling in my kitchen and bathroom; the acidic nature of vinegar means that it reacts with limescale to …
Can Cats Eat Dried Cranberries?
“Don’t let cats eat human food” is a good rule of thumb, but it can be hard to prevent your cat from occasionally grabbing a food item from time to …
Is Maple Syrup Bad for Cats?
I’m not sure why my domestic shorthair is so fixated on syrup. I’ve owned cats with odd cravings before: there was the one who would beg for frozen peas, the …
Are Cheetos Bad for Cats?
It’s natural for your cat to be interested in whatever food you’re eating. Cats are colony-forming animals and in their feral state, they’d be looking to other cats for guidance …
Why Does My Cat Rub His Face on Me Then Bite Me?
Cats can be confusing. Even though I’ve had them both for years, my British Shorthair and American Shorthair still surprises me sometimes. Just when you think you’re getting to grips …
Is Salt Bad for Cats?
Cats have a dreadful habit of trying to eat things that they really should not be eating. Rubber bands, plastic bags, paint — and, of course, whatever you’re eating. There …
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me Without Blinking?
Cats can be disconcerting creatures. There are the famous (or notorious) midnight activities — those times in the small hours when your cat randomly decides to get up and tear …
Why Is My Female Cat Spraying All of a Sudden?
As much as we all love our cats, it’s fair to say that some of their little habits are less than desirable. There’s the notorious 3 am stampede, the occasional …