Cats’ eye color is an endless source of fascination for me. We all know that some cats have eye colors like ours–such as blue–but many […]
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Why do Cats Live Longer than Dogs?
The average lifespan of a domestic cat is 15 years these days, while the average lifespan of a dog is 13 years. We’ve known for […]
Continue readingPolydactyl Cats: Why do Some cats Have Extra Toes?
This article is republished from my column on Examiner.com, with minor alterations. Do you have a cat with extra toes, or know someone who does? […]
Continue readingWhy Declawing Cats is Cruel and Unnecessary
Is declawing cats ever necessary? For people who have been badly scratched multiple times, seen their child injured, or who just can’t seem to keep […]
Continue readingWhisker Stress: What is it, and How do you Handle it?
You may have noticed that your cat prefers to pull his food out of his bowl, carefully and painstakingly, instead of just simply sticking his […]
Continue readingCats With Laser Eyes: Why do Cats’ Eyes Glow?
Cats’ eyes glow. It makes them look like they’ve got laser weapons for eyes. If you remember old cartoons, where the bad guys could shoot […]
Continue readingSense of Smell, or Sight? What do Cats REALLY Prefer?
A new study from the U.K. suggests that cats might actually prefer to use their sense of sight over their sense of smell. This goes […]
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