Cat breeds with short legs are surprising to see, and some cat lovers find them irresistibly adorable. The condition that causes extremely short legs in cats is called chondrodystrophy, commonly known as dwarfism. Both the...
Explore the world of cats, and you'll see a rainbow of beautiful colors and patterns, including brown, black, white, cream, gray, silver, orange, lilac, bi-colored, calico, tortoiseshell, striped, spotted, smoke, and colorpoint. A cat's coat...
Any cat owner can vouch that there’s nothing more frustrating than lingering cat pee smell. Cat urine has a distinct, strong odor that can be difficult to eradicate from carpets, furniture, floors, and other places....
Cats spray urine to communicate with other cats. When a cat sprays, it lifts its tail straight up and shoots a stream of urine, sometimes quite a distance, generally on vertical surfaces. Urine marking is...
Keeping your cat’s nails trimmed short is a necessary task, but one that is daunting for many cat owners. Like human fingernails, a cat's nails grow continuously. Although some cats wear their claws down, other...
Do you ever find yourself asking, why do cats hiss? Like the low growl of a dog or the buzz of a rattlesnake’s tail, the hissing sound of a cat is unmistakable. Most people generally...
Have you ever wondered, "is my cat depressed"? It wasn’t long ago that people thought of animals as not having many feelings at all, but we now know that cats and other animals feel a...
Cats are quirky creatures with many curious habits, but one odd behavior that has long puzzled cat lovers is why cats eat grass. Although cats that go outdoors obviously have more access to the green...
It’s always upsetting when you notice your cat vomiting, never mind the mess that needs to be cleaned up. But how can you know if your cat’s vomiting is harmless or something to be concerned...
If your cat is drooling, you might wonder if it’s normal or something to be concerned about. While a small amount of drooling can be normal in some cats when relaxed, it usually indicates a...
