You are fascinated by felines with multi-colored fur. In fact, you are thinking of adopting one but prefer it to be a male. Is this your case? Then you are probably wondering to what extent it is true that tricolor cats are always female. Between urban legends and false myths , you never know what we should believe, so from …
Once they come into your life, time flies. In a few weeks a cat goes from being a ball of fur, to walking proudly on the back of the sofa. Felines develop very quickly and, with only six months, they already reach adulthood. Save yourself the surprises and know what to expect in each of the stages …
If you are considering incorporating a cat into your life or if you already have one, knowing these guidelines or tricks will help you strengthen your bond and make your cat happy. In addition to a quality diet and routine veterinary check-ups, there are other aspects that you should also take care of to preserve …
Far from being an aesthetic complement, feline whiskers perform several functions, essential for the development of the animal in its environment, but specifically, what are the whiskers of a cat for? Luckily, in this post we are going to reveal all the keys to vibrissae , which is how they are called in veterinary slang. If you think …
If you have found yourself in the situation of stroking your cat and that it responds with a lick and a subsequent bite it is natural that you are intrigued by its meaning. If you accompany us you will discover the answer to why my cat licks me and then bites me. Licking has a clear …
Why do cats purr is a topic that after decades of research continues to fuel the curiosity of ethologists, given the unknowns that still remain to be fully clarified. In this post we collect the keys that revolve around this mystery of feline behavior . We are sure that if you are a cat lover, knowing more about …
Carey cats are those that have a coat that combines the colors white, orange and black. Although some people believe that it is a breed, these cats, for the most part, are common specimens with a genetic alteration that is manifested in their coat. Another misconception about these kitties is that only females can present this coloration . Although …
The life expectancy of a pussycat depends, to a large extent, on the attention we devote to it. Among the most important aspects to ensure that our cat friends accompany us for many years is an adequate diet, a healthy lifestyle and regular visits to the vet. The race is another fundamental point, since some varieties have …
Persian, exotic shorthair, Burmese and Himalayan cats share a particular skull morphology. Its facial structure is shorter and wider than that of other feline breeds. Consequently, their nasolacrimal duct is smaller, which entails certain disadvantages for their well-being. This circumstance triggers certain inconveniences, the most severe being the brachycephalic syndrome or congenital obstructive disease of the upper respiratory tract. In the …
This minty-scented perennial commonly referred to as catnip, catnip, nebeda, or catnip drives most cats crazy. It is unknown why it does not affect everyone equally, but the truth is that younger cats seem to escape its influence. In Roman times it was already used for human consumption in order to tackle a wide range of …