by Nomi Berger All too familiar with frisky felines waking you at 4 AM? Whether it’s to play, snack or cuddle, what’s endearingly amusing during the day is emphatically annoying at night. But then, cats’ internal clocks aren’t humans’ internal clocks, and being nocturnal by nature (they’re most active from middle/late evening until […]
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Polydactyl Cats
by Nomi Berger Cats with extra toes are called polydactyls, a name derived from two Greek words: “poly” meaning “many” and “daktylos” meaning “digits”. While the majority of cats have 18 toes, with five on both front paws and four on both back paws, it’s not unusual for a large number of […]
Continue readingCats Who Act Like Dogs
by Nomi Berger There’s long been a stereotypical depiction of cats by diehard dog lovers, who consider canines social and eager to please while finding felines aloof and openly independent. There are, however, several pussycat breeds that defy ALL stereotypes, causing both puzzled dog devotees and cat caretakers to pose the question, “What […]
Continue readingLeash Walking with Kitty
by Nomi Berger Walking your indoor cat on a leash not only allows her safe access to the outdoors, but it also provides her with physical exercise and mental stimulation. Whereas some indoor cats much prefer to remain where they are, still others are “hot to trot.” If your indoor cat is […]
Continue readingSeven Tips to Successful Nail Trims
by Nomi Berger If you approach grooming your cat’s nails with trepidation, hopefully these seven suggestions will help you succeed — quickly and comfortably. (1) Choose your clippers carefully: There are three tools available to you — tiny scissors with claw-shaped trimming edges, a clipper with a “guillotine” blade that slides across […]
Continue readingSix Preventable Cat Accidents
by Nomi Berger The best way for your kitty to live all nine of her lives, happily and healthily, is through the prevention of needless accidents. Being hit by a car: Even if yours is an independent outdoor cat, there are steps you can take to ensure she stays safe. If financially feasible, and […]
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by Nomi Berger Abyssinian Not one to laze about, the Abyssinian keeps moving as she eagerly explores her indoor world. She’ll even allow herself to be leashed and walked by her owner if it means further investigation of the world outside. A great fan of both people and bird watching, adept […]
Continue readingFifty Fun Feline Facts
by Nomi Berger As fascinating as felines are, and as fanciful as some features seem, these chosen fifty prove that sometimes facts are stranger than fiction. Cats are North America’s most popular pets: 88 million cats compared with 74 million dogs. The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian, followed by the Maine […]
Continue readingCat Bites CAN Be Dangerous
by Nomi Berger When is a cat’s nip more than a nip? When it’s a bite, intentional or not. And bites to the hand can often be serious. Studies have shown that a shocking 80% of cat bites, even those that don’t bleed, become infected. The hand is one of the worst […]
Continue readingCat Aggression: Forewarned is Forearmed
by Nomi Berger A frightened feline may lash out at a person for a variety of reasons. The following are the most common: Fear Induced Aggression is easy for us to identify if we can recognize the cause of the fear. Sometimes, the cause is not obvious. Timid cats may be […]
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