Eco-Friendly Cat Ownership
April 22 is Earth Day. It is useful to think from time to time about how we can help protect the environment and reduce our cat’s carbon footprint. There is no doubt in my mind that people are waking up … please continue reading
Only one sweet but very scared cat left behind after successful rescue week at NC shelter
Cabarrus County Animal Shelter had a very successful rescue week at the Concord, North Carolina facility. Only one sweet but scared cat remains all alone in the cat room until more cats are moved into the room next week. Volunteers … please continue reading
Some Cat Comedy (video)
Dry Bar Comedy. I don’t know this American comedian but he’s good. This is the first time I have seen some stand-up comedy featuring domestic cats. I enjoyed it. It’s a bit like a verbal version of Simon’s Cat! There … please continue reading
Is it legal to shoot a urinating or defecating cat on your property in Alabama?
Having studied the law of Alabama I can confirm that the animal welfare laws include some exceptions one of which is that a person who shoots a dog or cat with a BB gun not capable of inflicting serious injury … please continue reading
Pronouncing Acinonyx Jubatus
Click on the audio player to hear me pronouncing Acinonyx jubatus. By convention it is written in italics with the first word capitalized and the second word not capitalized. This is the scientific name in Latin of the cheetah. The … please continue reading
Strange Stocky Cat Almost As Big As The Child Carrying Him
This is an interesting photograph on Facebook of an adorable, large grey domestic cat with a slightly strange appearance being held by an equally adorable child with a funny caption. Of course, what interests me is what sort of domestic … please continue reading
Questionable Cat Welfare in Dance Troupe’s Strange Cat Choreography
What do you think about this? It is a dance troupe from the 1970s called Ballet Zoom, a Spanish disco dance troupe circa 1973 (according to YouTube). They are performing a dance routine which I presume was choreographed by themselves … please continue reading
Don’t be frightened to sue in the civil courts if a person won’t give your cat back
If you’ve not relinquished your cat and she ends up in someone else’s possession for whatever reason then you still own your cat and if the new ‘owner’ won’t return her you can sue in the civil courts. You will be successful in my opinion. please continue reading
Do cats have more teeth than dogs?
Do cats have more teeth than dogs? No, is the answer. It’s the opposite. Because cats have a shortened face they also have shortened jaws with less space for teeth. Cats have fewer teeth than other carnivores in fact; normally 28 or 30 compared with 42 for dogs and bears. please continue reading
Veterinarians don’t know how much pain cats are experiencing or if the drug is effective
Veterinarians admit that one of the hardest things they have to do when managing animal care is to try and figure out how much pain the patient is experiencing or even if the drug is effective. We need to remind ourselves of that unpleasant thought. please continue reading
Can a blind person look after a cat?
The answer is a resounding, yes, but you’ll have to be disciplined and organised judging by the methods employed by Mario who is completely blind and who cares for five cats; four that are his and one outside cat, which … please continue reading
Calming your cat: Combining 3 products
This is a cat calming combo of three commercially available products which may help your cat get through a particularly stressful moment in their lives. Chronic stress should be dealt with by eliminating the cause of the stress. please continue reading
