You never want to hear a doctor tell you that you have cancer. After all, cancer is a very serious illness with an unfortunately high mortality rate. But cancer doesn’t just impact humans. Although cancer is more common in both humans and in other animals like dogs, cats can get cancer, too.
Kurilian bobtail cats come from a string of islands in the far east of Russia. Unlike other tailless cats, the Kurilian actually has a short but kinked tail. These playful cats love to hunt and play in the water.
Cats fill our homes with joy and, for most people, are a part of the family. That is why it is imperative to be aware of health issues that your cat can have.
Khao Manee cats come from Thailand, where they have a history dating back at least a few hundred years, but probably longer. Their beautiful large eyes are the reason for their nickname of "diamond eye cat.
When you introduce a new cat to your household, a period of adjustment is expected. If you have a multi-cat household, then you know that skirmishes occur from time to time.
Is your spirit animal a cat? The cat plays a vital role in mythology, religion and legend around the world. Ancient texts and artwork prove the power and persistence of the cat in the minds and hearts of people.
Having a cat makes any place feel like home. One of the most unpleasant parts of pet ownership occurs if your home has signs of cat odor.
The beautiful yet rare Turkish Van cat breed has a white body with characteristic color spots on only the head and tail. These cats love to hunt and can be quite playful as domestic cats.
Heart disease isn’t just a human problem. Our pets can suffer too, and cats in particular are susceptible to something called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM.
Have you wondered why there don’t seem to be any Turkish Van crossbreeds or hybrids? People often search for ‘van hybrid cats’ only to be frustrated by the lack of information out there.
How many toes does your cat have? Go ahead and count. We'll wait.
Back already? Great! How many did you count? Eighteen, right? Congratulations! Your cat has a normal number of toes. Indeed, most cats have five toes on each front paw and four toes on each back toe.
Traditional Persian cats, also called "doll face" Persians for their sweet, doll-like expressions, are one of the most popular pedigreed cat breeds in the world. Like most domestic cats, their history is shrouded in myths and rumors, but our first recorded instances of their appearance in Iran (then called Persia) occurred in the 16th century.
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