The holiday season is upon us again, so it is time to remember the potential hazards it brings to the health and safety of our feline friends. Here are a few tips: Tinsel, String, and Ribbons. Strings and ribbons are fascinating to cats and often part of a good toy. Catnip mice can have long…
The history of the domestic cat began about eight thousand years ago when cats first started hanging around human settlements because they provided easy access to food and shelter. Cats would eat the rodents that threatened our grain stores and sleep in our barns. In other words, the cat chose to seek out human companionship…
Spring is finally here! Trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and the grass is green again. But springtime is also allergy season, and just like humans, cats can be susceptible to seasonal allergies. They can feel the impact of environmental allergens such as pollen, mold, and dust mites as strongly as we can. Why do…
You might be surprised to learn that the answer to this question is no. Cats do indeed see colors, just not all of them! Humans and cats both have two types of color receptors in their eyes: cones and rods. The cones handle vision during the day and color perception. Rods tackle what can be…