Pets are an important part of our families. They play with our children, keep our elderly company, are used for therapy, comfort us, celebrate us, and love us unconditionally. So,…
Bio: Alexandra Yaksich wears many hats: she is a veterinary technician, writer of all things veterinary, and helps clinics build their practices. She completed her undergraduate studies in Behavioral Neuroscience in…
Wall systems for cats are the latest innovation in cat furniture. Wall mounted cat shelves and wall mounted cat perches for lounging are a great space saving idea for small…
Most scientists agree that catnip provides a harmless recreation for cats. Certain types of honeysuckle shrubs prompt a similar reaction. For cats who respond, catnip can be a wonderful training…
Putting therapy robots to the cool or not test, robot pets have to be effective to get respect, so here’s one analysis of a robotic cat.It’s clearly a toy, even…
It’s pretty simple: If you want your cat to repeat a behavior, reward that behavior. Things get a little more complicated when people unwittingly reward a behavior that they don’t…
Have you ever seen a cat on the beach or swimming in a pool? Most people would probably say no. So have you ever wondered if there is any truth…
Cat Breed Name OriginsI didn’t even know that there were different cat breeds,” a man was recently overheard exclaiming. “i thought a cat was a cat… just different colors.” ignorant?…
Zoonotic diseases. It’s a strange phrase, and an even stranger concept–diseases that spread from animals to humans–but some diseases from pets can even be deadly. For many of us, pets…
Lost cats requires immediate attention and knowing something about cat personalities can help you locate your missing cat sooner rather than later–or not at all. More than ten inches of…