Cats

Some pet owners love it, while others can't stand the feeling of being licked by a cat. Their little sandpaper tongues start to hurt after a few licks. Is your kitty companion just showing affection or is this behavior something you should be concerned about? If you've been wondering "why does my cat lick me," there are a few possible answers.

Perhaps the only drawback to being a cat owner is having to clean up the litter box. I don't think any owner enjoys scooping and washing out a litter box, but it still has to be done. If you have more than one cat, you may be wondering can multiple cats share a litter box? Can it be done, yes. Will it have a harmful effect on your cats? Possibly. This guide will explain the problems that you may run into by having only one litter box for multiple cats. It will also address how to prevent those problems and what you can do to make one litter box work for your pets.

Many people may not take a liking to cats because of their indifference to humans, but the Maine Coon cat is different. If you're a...

Learning how to make homemade cat treats is a great way to reward your pet without having to worry about her health or safety. With the recent string of pet treat recalls, we can't be too careful about what our feline companions are snacking on.

Before you begin feeding this recipe, discuss the change in diet with your vet or a trained feline nutritionist. They will be able to tell you if this food will provide adequate nutrition to meet your pet's unique needs. It's likely that the expert you consult will recommend adding supplements to this recipe. In fact, a recent study performed on 114 homemade cat food recipes showed that many recipes (even the ones that come from veterinarians) do not have all the adequate nutrients that the “average” cat needs.

If you’re hoping to add a new furry family member and wonder what the costs of cat ownership will be. You’ve probably looked into...

Like humans, a kitten's development will make many leaps and bounds during the first six weeks of life. This time period will help shape...

Scooping a litter box is one of the only downsides to owning a cat. The Duke-N-Boots cat litter scoop makes this daunting task a little bit easier. I don't think any pet owner enjoys scooping out a litter box, but it still has to be done. This cat litter scoop makes it easier for pet owners to clean up after their cats without risking touching the dirty litter.

Like dogs, there are many different variations of cats out there. Take the Persian Cat, for example, one of the oldest purebreds in existence. Cats...

Ear mites are common parasites found in pets, but they aren't something to be overly concerned about. These homemade ear mite treatments are effective remedies for a mild to moderate case of ear mites.

Cats are known for being a fairly low maintenance pet. Oftentimes the biggest worry of new cat owners is how they are going to get their cat to use a litter box. Wether you're working with a kitten or an adult cat, these tips for litter training a cat will make the process smoother and more effective.

Your dog got scratched by a cat? Well, there can be multiple reasons why that happened, and there is also plenty of outcome to...