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Cats | March 18, 2013

12 Interesting Facts About Cats You May Not Have Known

1. On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life. 2. During the time of […]

Cats | March 4, 2013

Matted Cat and Dog Hair can be Painful (and Dangerous) to the Health of your Pet

The Importance of Grooming A constant struggle for owners of dogs and cats with long and/or luxurious fur is keeping them free of tangles and knots that create mats. What […]

Cats | February 24, 2013

America’s Gentle Giant: The Maine Coon

History of the Maine Coon The Maine Coon Cat is a native American longhaired cat and was first recognized as a specific breed in Maine where it was named the […]

Cats | February 18, 2013

Thinking About Getting Your Own Cat

Choosing a Cat Should I get a cat from a shelter or a breeder? Choosing the right cat for you is the smartest way to choose a cat. Many of […]

Cats | February 4, 2013

The Persian Cat

The Persian cat is probably the most popular of all cat breeds. Purebred Persians are common all over the world as pets, and are prominent participants in every cat show. In […]

Cats | December 10, 2012

Nursing and Weaning Kittens

Kittens are born blind and deaf, yet can find their mother and start nursing just after birth. Practically helpless, the first days of life are precarious for newborn kittens. They […]

Cats | December 3, 2012

What is Mange?

Mange mites are microscopic bugs that live in the skin of your pet. Demodex mange mites live in the hair follicles of your pet. They can be present in small […]

Cats | November 12, 2012

The Origin of the Domestic Cat

Cats have been a source of fascination for mankind throughout history. From the ancient days through contemporary times, cats are one of the world’s most popular pets, and they are […]

Cats | November 5, 2012

How Do I Know When My Cat is Ill?

Unfortunately, cats are notorious for trying to hide their illnesses. All too often, pet parents don’t realize that something is wrong with their feline friend’s health until it’s serious. Obviously, […]

Cats | October 22, 2012

Top 8 Safety Tips for Pet Parents this Halloween

Attention, animal lovers. It’s almost the spookiest night of the year! The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying “trick or […]