You can’t tell if a stray cat is pregnant by just looking at the animal. Sure, cars have darkened nipples and swollen abdomen when pregnant. However, you can’t confirm pregnancy without a blood test, x-rays, ultrasound, or abdominal palpation. Moreover, cats can also experience pseudopregnancy or false pregnancy. Therefore, if you’re worried about a stray …
We often see stray cats hanging around our homes and wonder how we can make their life easier. Stray cats need our help because they’re domesticated animals without the skills of wild cats, so they can’t survive on the streets alone for too long. Most stray cats stay hungry for days, catch deadly diseases, or …
Stray cats hide their kittens for two obvious reasons: safety and protection. If you’re a cat person worried about the safety of a stray female cat and her babies in your neighborhood, you can help the mother cat by providing food, water, and shelter. However, you can’t easily find where feral cats hide their kittens …
If you’re a cat lover, you probably care about stray kittens as much as you care for your pets, and that’s admirable. We often think strays don’t need our help because they hunt for themselves. The truth is that stray kittens survive off the mercy of people. They catch small animals and insects and rummage …
As a cat lover, I believe kittens can sense who’s a cat person, and that’s how they know whose door to knock on. However, I can’t prove this theory, so I can only assume kitties have a sixth sense. The truth could be that stray kittens meow at your door because they’re hungry, hurt, or …
Americans adore felines. We have about 85 million pet cats, but we also have the same number of stray cats roaming our streets, dying of hunger. Reports say between 60 and 100 million stray cats live in the US. Therefore, if you’re a cat lover but don’t own one yet, please consider adopting instead of …
Sometimes, cockroaches enter the wrong household with cats and get eaten, but why in the world would cats eat cockroaches? Well, most felines aren’t scared of cockroaches like some people. On the contrary, their hunting instincts kick in when they spot a cockroach. First, they hunt the cockroach down, then consume the lifeless body. And …
Cats love hunting insects, including flies. When they see flies in their territory, they stalk, chase, and catch the bugs. And sometimes, they eat their prey. If your cat ate a fly, don’t worry; felines can’t die from consuming flies. However, these bugs carry harmful bacteria, pathogens, and fungi that cause infections and diseases. Additionally, …
Unfortunately, cats don’t have nine lives. On the contrary, they’re mortal, sensitive, and adorable creatures. So, as a responsible pet owner, you should know how to take care of your kitty, especially if they’re young. For starters, you should know that bathing your beloved cat isn’t harmless and easy. In fact, washing your young kitty …
All animals, including cats, must eat and drink regularly for a healthy and happy life. Same as people, cats last longer when they are hungry than thirsty. They can go without eating for up to two weeks and survive without drinking for about three days. If you notice that your cat doesn’t want to eat, …
Cats typically give birth at home, and their litter can vary between 4 and 12 kittens. In most cases, home births go smoothly without a hitch. However, sometimes, complications arise. For instance, some cats have a problem delivering the last kitten. You can quickly determine if a cat still has kittens inside by their body …
If you have a pregnant feline and you have read that some mothers eat their babies, you’re probably terrified and looking for answers to why this is happening. First of all, don’t worry as this isn’t a common behavior in felines. They typically eat one or the entire litter, if they’re stillborn or have birth …
Maybe you have seen a male cat humping another male cat, or perhaps you wonder if your female cat is drawn to females as she’s been ignoring males at all times. Can a cat be gay? Are there gay cats? First thing first, cats’ sexuality isn’t something that should concern their humans. However, if you’re …
If your cat keeps scratching their necks and under chin, they’re probably experiencing some type of allergy or fleas. In most cats, the reason is probably parasites and allergies so don’t fret and take your kitten to the vet as soon as possible. Keep in mind that occasional scratching (a few times a day) isn’t …
Have you gone to fix yourself a slice of delicious, homemade pie and plopped a dollop of whipped cream on the piece before realizing your kitty is staring at you? Their food might seem less than appetizing, what with its crunchy tuna-flavored bits. As your cat’s eyes peer deep into your soul, you’re probably wondering, …