The Snowshoe cat is a medium-to-large breed of cat. Originally a natural mutation found in a litter of Siamese kittens, the breed was further developed by crossing the individuals in that litter with American Shorthair cats. Most Snowshoe cats are a Siamese and American Shorthair cross; however, the breed can be developed by crossing a […]
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Rats don’t get much love from pop culture or social media. But that’s not fair because these rodents can be loving, caring, and gentle pets. Cats, in contrast, are everyone’s favorites. More importantly, they are a threat to rats; cats kill, eat, or just hunt the little guys for fun. So, does that mean these
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Despite reputations and overall advice, there are always a few examples of animal interactions that somehow manage to escape the norm. If you search the internet for cats and guinea pigs together, you will definitely find a few examples. In general, though, guinea pigs and cats don’t get along. A cat’s innate prey drive endangers
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So, you’re curious if your cat really knows their name. Well, do they? It’s a good question because we put so much thought into naming our cats. Here’s the good news: yes, cats know their names, but whether or not they acknowledge their name when called is another story. In fact, cats can even remember
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Cats are curious creatures, and any pet lover who owns one can tell you it’s true. A cat can be perfectly happy with being petted and loved one second, and the next, they’re hugging your arm and sinking their teeth in. The main reason cats hug your arm and bite is because they’re practicing hunting.
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If you’re looking into homemade cat food or have already made some, you’ll need a safe way to store the food that works for you. There are only a couple of ways to store your homemade cat food, so we’ve compiled this list to ensure you are informed when it comes to storing the homemade
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As a cat owner, you want to provide your feline friend with the best nutrition to keep them healthy and happy. But just like people, your cat’s nutritional needs will change throughout its lifetime. There are several possible reasons, such as age, health issues, or a food allergy. In this article, we’ll look at instances
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A cat’s sense of smell is much better than ours. This can be attributed to the fact that cats are endowed with over 200 million odor receptors in their nose, allowing them to detect a wide range of human scents and possibly also hormones. Their keen sense of smell helps them detect their prey and
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Cats are natural predators, and the impact they have on the environment is well investigated. Cats kill billions of birds each year in geographical locations they aren’t native to, which definitely introduces an element of controversy when it comes to allowing pet cats to roam unsupervised 1. Yet, many folks who keep chickens as pets
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The domestic cat is the most popular pet animal in the world today. Domesticated thousands of years ago, cats have followed humans all over the world throughout history. As a result, they’re considered invasive in many parts of the world, and, unfortunately, as prolific hunters, have contributed and continue to contribute to the loss of
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