Study on domestic cats used to denigrate them
A lot of news media have reported on a study, as I have, about domestic cats in which there were compared to domestic dogs. The conclusion of the study was that domestic cats do...
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What should be in a pet emergency kit?
The following items should be in a home pet emergency, or first aid, kit: A copy of the most recent edition of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook, the best book on cat health you...
Is Millie the perfect domestic cat?
She is everything a person could wish for in a domestic cat companion. Just everything. Instant friendliness and she was a stray so could easily have been cautious and held back. She is very...
American trucker, Nick, reunited with his travelling cat companion after plea on Reddit
American trucker, Nick, lost his cat companion who travels with him but is now reunited and they have become celebrities.
Why are some programmers obsessed with cats?
Why are some programmers obsessed with cats? If it is true that some computer programmers are obsessed with cats the reason is probably the same for writers and authors: they are good companions in...
Why Do Artists Love Cats?
In my view, the reason why artists love cats is because cats are self-contained. They are a very reliable companion to a person who needs to focus intensely on his art, and who may be selfish and obsessive. The cat is probably a better companion than a person under these circumstances.
Thanksgiving should include thanks for our cat and dog companions
I don’t believe that I am treading on anyone’s toes when suggesting that Thanksgiving could be extended to giving thanks for the joy and companionship that our cats and dogs bring us. I’ll focus...
Essay On Cats As Pets
This is a short essay on cats as pets. It is very personal. You can write such an essay in very many different ways and styles. I’ve always focused on cat welfare. Therefore at...
Picture of mountaineer with cat in harness
I think this picture is worth publishing on this site. It is intruiging. It poses questions like is this a good idea!? On the positive side the guy is with his cat more often....
What would you rather do: work in an office or sail around the world with your cat?
Eighty-seven percent (87%) of people would prefer to sale around the world with their cat companion according to a large poll of 7912 voters. It made me think. It has a very romantic feel...
Does your cat enhance or slow down home work productivity?
If you work at home, and a lot of us do at a computer, does your cat enhance your productivity or slow you down? Does he get in the way in the nicest possible...
Academics with Cats
There is a Twitter Feed or a hashtag called “Academics with Cats” from the Twitterer: Academia Obscura. It is an extension of what we have all experienced: our darling cat getting involved in our...
The role of cats as emotional support for their owners (and more)
There are some studies about the role of cats as emotional support for their owners. Two of the studies concerned 47 women and 45 men who lived alone with one or two cats, while...
Dogs Are Not Pets But Cats Are (discussion)
Writing in the Times newspaper today, Deborah Ross says that she doesn’t even consider her dog as a pet (implying she considers her dog as something much more important). She then goes on to...
Felines are Good Medicine: Living with Cats Bolsters our Health
Being surrounded by cats is a sheer delight. Living with felines is an awesome experience; a statement with which I am sure that no avid kitty lover will disagree. Cats bring us an incredible...
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