Can a cat be vegetarian or vegan?
No, not safely
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Why do cats like sitting in boxes so much?
A peer-reviewed study on shelter cats found that cats given access to a hiding box showed lower stress scores and adapted to a new environment…
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Why is my cat losing hair around her eyes?
The skin around a cat’s eyes is thin and gets rubbed and groomed often, so it shows irritation faster than the rest of the coat does
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Why does my cat eat litter?
Eating litter, along with plastic, fabric or other non-food items, is called pica, and it has several possible causes rather than one
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My cat won’t drink once the fountain stops running. What do I do?
This usually means your cat has learned to associate drinking with movement, not that still water is unsafe for her
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Can cats eat eggs?
Cooked eggs, plain and in small amounts, are fine as an occasional addition and are a genuinely good source of protein
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What does it mean when a cat flicks just the tip of her tail?
A slow flick of just the tail tip, while the rest of the body stays relaxed, is usually mild focus or interest, the kind of thing you see while a…
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Why does the skin on my cat’s back twitch or ripple?
In most cats this is just a reflex, the same twitch you would get from a fly landing on your arm, and it is especially common along the lower back…
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Do cats burp, and is it normal?
Yes, cats can burp, though it is far less frequent and less noisy than in people, so most owners never notice it
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Why is my cat suddenly drinking so much more water than usual?
A real, sustained jump in how much your cat drinks is one of the more reliable early warning signs in cats, not something to wait out