I have read that Persian cats can become involved in litter box aversion and inappropriate elimination more often than other purebred cat. I think this may be due to their very long fur (rather than their personality) which is part … Continue reading →
People ask, “Why is my cat losing hair above his eyes?” The likely reason why your cat has thinning hair above his eyes is because of naturally occurring alopecia, which is not a health issue and fairly common. The thinning … Continue reading →
It’s the bird nest building season (Feb-Aug) and I have just learned that domestic cats can contribute to the welfare of birds which is nice to know considering that ornithologists are annoyed about cats attacking and killing birds. A lady … Continue reading →
The fur coat of a cat is made up of between 3-30 million hair strands. The calculation is difficult to make accurately in my view. Each hair strand is made mostly of keratin. This is the same tough protein which … Continue reading →
This is a strange picture of a cat. Her eyes have what appears to be makeup on the outside edges so they look like somewhat like the eyes of the famous and grossly sad Cat Woman, Jocelyn Wildenstein. In other … Continue reading →
Do tabby cats have striped skin? The answer is no but it is an interesting question and it is quite a difficult question to fully answer in my opinion. You won’t find the answer in books but you will find … Continue reading →
“The lion cut: no, it’s not cruel” – the words of Jackson Galaxy in his book Total Cat Mojo. It caught my eye because I am against lion cuts and any attempts at modifying the anatomy of a cat if … Continue reading →
Have you ever brushed a small mountain of fur off of your furry feline and thought ‘there must be a use for this?’ Japanese photographer Ryo Yamazaki is making use of the fur he brushes off of his three cats. … Continue reading →
This is a cool picture of water resistant cat fur. The cat appears to be a Bengal and he’s fascinated with water dripping from a facet (tap). The water bounces off his paw while the water which does not rests … Continue reading →
A petition, “Ban the sale of animal fur in the UK”, on the UK government’s website, gathered 109,549 signatures which qualifies the topic to be debated in the UK Parliament. Parliament will debate the petition on 4 June 2018. The … Continue reading →
