Do Calico Cats Have to Be Female? Unraveling the Science Behind the Trait
Calico cats are not a breed, but a color pattern consisting of black, white, and orange patches, found in many cat breeds.
Should You Spay a Cat in Heat?
Spaying a cat while in heat is possible but not ideal due to more complicated surgery and potential risks.
Exploring Lentigo: Understanding Black Spots on Orange Cats
Lentigo is a benign, genetic condition in orange cats causing black or brown spots and is not associated with cancer.
What Your Cat Is Saying With Its Eyes
Cats communicate with their eyes, and understanding the position of the eyelids and pupil dilation is crucial in interpreting emotions such as arousal, trust, dominance, and aggression.
Understanding Cat Tail Talk
Feline communication is a complex system of sign language, some vocalization, and even scent cues people can’t detect. Signals help define and reinforce the cat’s social position and smooth cat-to-cat, cat-to-people, and cat-to-dog relationships.
What Happens When a Cat is Spayed?
Spaying a female cat prevents heat cycles, reduces the risk of mammary cancer, and helps control overpopulation.
How to Solve Aggression Between Household Cats
Aggression between cats is influenced by social history, medical issues, and the introduction of new cats.
Feline Breeds, Domestic Shorthair Cats, and Color Pattern Differences
There are over 70 recognized cat breeds, but only around 41 are recognized by the CFA. A breeds' recognition can vary by different cat registries.
Effective Cat Flea Control: Treatment and Prevention Strategies
Fleas are common parasites that affect both cats and humans.
How to Tell How Old a Cat Is: Decoding Your Feline's Age
*Teeth:* A cat's age can be estimated by examining the condition of its teeth, considering factors like the presence of baby teeth, permanent teeth, and any evidence of wear or tartar.
How to Keep Cats Cool in Hot Weather
Summer is here, and you’re undoubtedly getting ready for well-lit nights spent in the garden or sunny Sundays with the family. But with that sunshine comes rising temperatures that even we struggle to deal with as the UK enters some of its longest heatwaves to date. And if you’re struggling to stay cool, how do you think your cat is doing?
Can Kittens Eat Adult Cat Food?
In simple terms, yes, kittens can eat adult cat food. However, that doesn’t mean they should. A growing kitten requires a much more nutrient-rich diet than adult cats to support their rapid growth, ensure optimal development of organs, bones and muscles, and to build up their immune systems.
How to Care for a Deaf Cat
Nobody’s perfect, and just like humans, animals can either be born with or develop a wide range of disabilities and conditions throughout their lifetime. That doesn’t mean they don’t have a whole lot of love to give, though!
How to Cat Proof Your Home
Whether you’re preparing to bring home your newest family member or you’re considering getting a cat in the future, it’s important to know how to prepare your home to make it suitable for a cat. Cats are curious by nature and love to explore their environment, whether it’s indoors or out. However, like most pets, cats don’t have a sense of what is dangerous to their health or well-being, especially when it comes to everyday items that you might not even think of as a hazard.
The Complete Buyers Guide to the Best Cat Litter
Any cat owner will tell you that not all cat litters are made equal, and with cats being finicky animals at the best of times, choosing the wrong litter could be the difference between them using the litter tray or ignoring it entirely.
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Lara Hew 27 articlesLara is a photography major at UArts in Philly! In her free time, she likes to walk dogs and, of course, take photos. She also loves reading and movies, hiking, kayaking, and just anything that involves being outdoors. She has grown up with animals since she was little and currently has two dogs and a cat of her own.
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Peyton Shine 26 articlesPeyton originally from Michigan, but have lived in Philadelphia for 10 years. She grew up surrounded by animals, both at home and on her grandparent's farm. She now has one dog, a golden retriever-boxer mix named Cooper.
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Tiffany Salmon 47 articlesI focus on empowering my team through collaboration, transparency, and a shared sense of purpose. I believe in leading by example, maintaining a mindset of continuous learning, and encouraging others to think creatively and take calculated risks.
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Dana Minacapelli 47 articlesDana started her journey in the veterinary field in 2004 at an animal shelter in Corpus Christi, Texas. She immediately fell in love with the profession and nurtured her passion for helping animals that were in desperate need of a second chance. Here, she began implementing improved policies that mitigated disease control, managed a low cost spay/neuter program for the community, and made recommendations to the Board of Directors on best practices for the clinic as well as the shelter as a whole.
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Lizzie Youens 50 articlesLizzie has over ten years of experience as a veterinary surgeon with particular interests in animal behaviour, dermatology, and geriatrics.
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Hannah Clark 25 articlesHannah has worked at Pet Drugs Online for over three years, researching, writing, and publishing all of our blog content. She currently lives in Cardiff with her 5-year-old cat, Margot, and 2-year-old Cavapoo, Merida.