If you love cats as much as I do, but someone in your home is allergic to them, don’t give up hope. There is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic cat. These lovable animals produce the Fel D1 protein through their saliva, which causes allergies. However, some breeds produce a fairly low amount of …

From loving nibbles to spontaneous foot attacks, a cat companion can be an excellent way to add a sense of adventure to your household. While every kitty has a knack for dabbling into a nasty mood or two, some cat breeds are known for aggressive behavior traits. Aggressive tendencies in cats, however, are not always …

Cats are playful, rambunctious, and just balls of energy that are a great addition to any home. However, an active ball of fur isn’t for everyone— especially cat parent newbies. Many people prefer to find the calmest cat breeds to match their energy. Often, the calmest cats are also some of the most friendly breeds …

Our feline friends are often unfairly characterized as aloof, unfriendly, and snobbish. But that doesn’t tell the entire story of these beautiful creatures. Dogs may be man’s best friend, but cats rule the world. And don’t you forget it. Valued for their companionship and ability to hunt vermin, our small, furry friends have been with …

Cats have gotten a reputation as being house pets with their own agendas. Memes have popularized the myth that they can be rather stand-offish and prefer to be left alone. Although that might be true for some breeds, it’s not true for all of them. There are many affectionate cat breeds who are almost always …

Why do cats rub their face on everything, from the couch to other animals and soft toys? There are several reasons for cats excessively rubbing its face on things, which can vary depending on the object and context. From looking for attention to the scent glands on a cat’s head, your cat’s may vary due …

As the owner of two long-haired Siberians, I love how fluffy my favorite felines become, particularly over winter. However, I don’t love the fact that my house becomes covered in cat hair or the daily struggles to get Alexei and Vladimir to stay still so that I can brush them. Of course, I wouldn’t trade …

In the world of cats, tuxedo is a color marking rather than a particular tuxedo cat breed. However, some breeds can be considered tuxedo cat breeds as they have this pattern more often than others. Alas, there are no cat breeds that are exclusively black and white. This means there are many different types of …

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 …