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Cat myths If a cat urinates/defecates in the wrong spot (ie: on your favourite Persian rug), rub it’s nose in it.
Not only is rubbing your cat’s nose in it’s urine/faeces cruel, it serves no constructive pu..
The stress factors in cats life The Stress Factor
In order to solve behavior problems it is necessary to understand what causes stress in cats as well as what reduces stress in cats. Stress is a critical factor in most behavior p..
Manifestations of stressed cats When a friendly, extroverted cat suddenly becomes nervous and reactive, it is generally obvious to the owners that the cat is stressed. Stress may not be as easily detected in the shy, introverted cat..
Diabetes in cats Its scary when you first know your cat has diabetis but once you start understanding the disease and get more used to the monitoring it becomes easier for you and your kitty.
Informing yourself of..
Birds and cats My 12-year-old daughter and I fish in that exact location where the guy shot the cats. It’s a beautiful area, full of birds: pelicans, red-wing blackbirds, terns, American avocets, roseate spoonbills,..
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Black cats folklore - witches - beliefs about black cats Black cats have played a major role for centuries in folklore, superstition, and mythology. Black cats in the middle ages were believed to be witches’ familiars, and some people even believed them to..
Treating a stressed cat If your cat shows persistent or significant behavior changes, take the cat to the veterinarian. Illness may be the stressor that is producing the behavior changes and it should be ruled out first. If..
Displacement activities and stereotypes in cats life An out-of-context or irrelevant response to anxiety is called a displacement behavior. During a social conflict, for example, a harassed cat may be undecided about whether to run from its attacker or..
Aggressive cats Cats can be aggressive or become aggressive for many different reasons. Most aggressive cats are considered play aggressive.
Play aggressive cats can appear ferocious and scare their owners. Most c..
Cats’ eyes What is it about cats’ eyes? There have been movies and books about them, numerous photos and poems, and speculation and sorcery in regard to the cat’s eye. There are even gemstones named "cat’s eyes"..
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