Tonsil stones, also called caseum, are small, yellowish-white residues that are normally found in the back of the throat. Contrary to what one might think, they are often harmless and cause only slight inconvenience such as painful swallowing, red inflammation of the tonsils or that bad breath that we…
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Did you know that all cats produce considerable amounts of fur? That’s why we often refer to these delightful felines as “pets.” If you’re not prepared to deal with the daily grooming responsibilities of a cat, you’re better off with a dog. However, if you’re…
Cats naturally like to bite and chew. That’s why you must invest in teething toys for kittens. Like humans, cats have 2 types of dentition (a temporary and a permanent dentition). Putting the teeth in place is a milestone in your kitten’s development, which generally…
For pet parents, there’s nothing more distressing than having your cat suddenly adopt destructive behaviors and not know why. Litterbox problems are at the top of the list for reasons people re-home cats because they are hard to diagnose and fix. That’s why in this…
As we know, cats live for an average of 15 years. But when they reach the end of their life, these concealment aces do everything they can to make their weaknesses invisible. In fact, in the wild, cats never show any symptoms of illness or…
Yuck! Your cat’s litter box smells so bad! Cat litter odors are a real problem for cat owners… How can you find a less heavy atmosphere without saturating the air in the bathroom with the deodorant from the toilets? Cat owners know that litter is…
It is true that we usually understand dogs, and that is because it is not an arduous task to understand them. Why we can accurately read dogs is because of their expressive body language and faces. On the contrary, cats are known to be emotionally…
Newborn kittens are often the product of crossbreeding between 2 breeds, whether this mixing is voluntary or not (cats do not select a particular breed when breeding!). The Maine Coon and the Munchkin are 2 very different breeds: the first produces rather large cats, while…
You live in Scotland and are thinking of adopting a cat? Here is a list of cat rescue centres in Scotland with their full contact details. And if you’re looking for a list of shelters in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, you can look at…