Remember Garfield? This 1980s cartoon cat hero was beloved around the world – including by me. I very much enjoyed his sarcastic sense of humor, baiting poor Odie and his exasperated owner Jim. But are there Garfield cats out there? The original Garfield was a Persian cat ginger tabby cat. However, there are several breeds …
How gorgeous are cats with big ears? Big-eyed cats tug on our heartstrings as we are hardwired to feel affectionate towards creatures with large eyes – and the same appears to hold true when it comes to big ear cat breeds. Cat ears can be extremely cute as they are often very soft on the …
Cashews make for the perfect little snacks; they’re small and delicious. We humans love to munch on them at any given time. And our kitties seem to enjoy them too. So, the question arises, ‘can cats eat cashews?’ If you find your furry cat pal wolfing down a nut or two, there’s not much to …
Who doesn’t love rewarding a curious cat with a treat? There you are indulging in your favorite snack or fruit. Suddenly a hairy face bobs up, clearly wanting a closer look at that exciting tidbit in your bowl. The twitching nose and the stretching neck are so adorable. Cats have a keen sense of smell …
Let’s face it – cats are inherently cool. The Urban Dictionary defines cool as “being yourself and not caring how other people view you say or do.” I would say this is a characteristic that cats embody. I can’t imagine my cat Alexei being anyone but himself! And there are many more examples of cool …
Although we always seem to hear about black cats the most, grey is a very common cat coat color. Grey is often called blue in the world of kitties. Cats come in solid shades of grey and grey patterns for tabbies. Many popular cat breeds have grey as an option and there are three exclusively …
Small cat breeds are some of the most adorable felines you’ll come across. From the American Curl to the Singapura, you’ll love these 12 miniature cats.
When humans bite their nails, it’s usually dismissed as a nervous tick or a bad habit. At worst, it is thought of as impolite or unhygienic. Why do cats bite their nails? While it’s generally considered normal, it can sometimes cause concern for reasons we’ll discuss below. Grooming your cat is quite the process, thankfully, …
We all love our adorable felines — from their purrfect little stares to their rough, bristled tongues that lick us as though we’re a tasty snack. But what does it mean when a cat licks you? It’s a common question that many parents think about. Many assume kitties lick them as a sure sign of …
It’s one of the sweetest sights…one kitten leans into another and begins to lick its fur. As cute as we think this behavior is, there is practical logic behind it. So, why do cats lick each other? For our finicky felines, licking is key to grooming, which, as any kitty owner knows, cats are obsessed …