Month: January 2024
A cat waited in a park for help to escape the cold and happily fell asleep on the person who took him in. Finnegan the catLittleWanderersNYC Last weekend, a Good Samaritan contacted Little Wanderers NYC, an all-volunteer animal rescue, about an orange cat needing help to escape the cold. The tabby was friendly and didn’t
Hi, I’m Dr. Lauren! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two adventurous cats, Pancake and Tiller. Do you have a Kelly Slater at home? A feline Kelly Slater? Cats on counters. It’s such a common occurrence in the feline world that it’s even garnered its own term: counter surfing. And it’s apparently
Three shy kittens from an animal shelter met two house cats. They were immediately curious and demanded their attention. Melon, Mandarin, MangoJennifer Three kittens (two gingers and one tabby) came into Humane Society for Hamilton County as timid strays. Jennifer, a volunteer for the shelter, checked in on them and was met with many hisses.
Hi, I’m Christopher! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my silly Russian Blue cat, Olga. After spending too much time viewing cat videos, you may be envious that your cat can’t play the piano, ride on top of a robotic vacuum, conduct an orchestra, or join you when you go hang gliding.
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A cat drooled with happiness when she found people to help her after spending nearly ten years outdoors. Dolly Parton the catMagdalena Agnieszka encountered a petite older cat wandering the streets alone in poor shape. She was dirty and frail and wouldn’t survive the winter on her own. It was believed that the cat had
A kitten hid in the rocks and refused to come out, but rescuers kept trying, even amidst a snowstorm, to save the young cat. Urban Cat Coalition A few weeks ago, a kitten was spotted on the rocks by Bradford Beach (in WI). She was timid and elusive, living in the nooks and crannies of
Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and meet my five hilarious cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda, and Zazzles. One of the most common questions I get asked by pet owners is: What Is The Best Food For My Cat? The honest answer is that there is no one food that
A cat was found wailing in front of a house until a couple scooped him up and found him help. Bob the catNoelle An orange and white cat, the size of a small bobcat, appeared in front of a resident’s home, wailing and begging for rescue. The resident noticed the distressed cat and immediately contacted
It’s difficult for an animal lover to walk or drive down the street only to find homeless cats roaming around. In some neighborhoods, entire populations of cats are fending for themselves and have since they were born. These cats born without a home are known as feral cats. These cats have never had a bed
Some of our readers may be familiar with anal sacs as a common source of irritation in dogs, but did you know that cats can suffer from anal gland problems as well? Excessive licking, smelly discharge, a sore bottom, and scooting are common signs that your cat may be experiencing anal gland issues. In the
If you want to add a new cat to your family, you might wonder whether two kitties are better than one. When adopting kittens, for example, it’s often suggested that taking home a pair of baby cats is ideal. However, you might be concerned that related cats will develop a behavioral condition known as littermate
A cat with big paws became the most gentle soul when kind people saved his life. Now, he’s living like a true prince. Barnabe the catCelineCrom A 4-year-old polydactyl cat with curled ears was brought into a veterinary clinic when his owners no longer wanted him. He had trouble pottying due to a urinary obstruction.
The facts of lost pets tell a sad tale. Roughly 15% of cat owners will lose their pet within a 5-year timespan. Outdoor felines often travel about 1 mile farther from home, complicating returning the animals to their families. That’s where microchipping comes into play. This ID system can help reunite pets with their owner
Miliary dermatitis, also called feline miliary dermatitis, may sound like an unusual name for a medical condition, but it is a common malady that affects our feline friends. Surprisingly, it is not a specific diagnosis or disease but rather a descriptive term used to characterize a distinct skin reaction pattern seen in cats. In this
A cat leaped onto a person’s lap at a shopping center after going around tables, hoping this time her life would change. Coral the catShelly Shelly, a vet tech and animal rescuer, was getting a cup of coffee at a shopping center when she noticed a street cat asking for food around the tables. “She
Cat ownership can be hard sometimes. To our dismay, cats don’t talk, and every animal has unique, individual wants, needs, and preferences. Thank the feline gods we have vets! Catster’s vet team came together and put forth the 11 senseless cat owner sins to outline some things that cat owners should never do, attempt, or
Two kittens walked into a comfy, clean home for the first time. They turned into nonstop purring cats the second they were petted. Toast and BellAsa Toast and Bell were rescued, among a number of cats and kittens, from a hoarding situation in WV on New Year’s Eve. Tails High, an animal rescue, took them
I give Olga a pack of catnip mice to play with every Christmas, and she loves batting them around for about a week. Whether she’s only attracted to toys with fresh catnip or gets tired of playing with the mice, I don’t know, but I’m lucky she doesn’t have expensive taste. My yearly catnip purchase
An outgoing cat came up to a person asking for food and help. He ended up landing a place of his dreams. Bowie the catCommunityCatClub A black and white cat with a stunning face and a feather-duster tail approached a resident at their door. “He walked right up to the finder asking for food,” Sara
A cat stood outside a kind neighbor’s door with a feline buddy so both could have food and better lives. Domino the catPuppyKitty NYCity A cat named Domino wandered into a yard and received food from a kind neighbor, and he kept coming back. He was friendly, hungry, and had roamed the streets for some
Cats are known for their picky eating habits, but they can sometimes surprise us by nibbling on unexpected treats. One strange item that seems to get many cats’ attention is graham crackers, but are they safe for cats to eat? Fortunately, graham crackers are fine for felines in small amounts, but are not suitable to
A cat lurked around a building, trying to get in until a family took him on and changed his life. Forrest the catNora A cat lurked around a public housing complex and tried to sneak in multiple times. A young woman was there to visit her relative when she saw him pressing against the glass
Happy New Year, everyone! Sorry for the delay on this one – Pancake and I were busy celebrating… Cats have lived with humans for over 10,000 years by various estimates, being present throughout the modern world in varied contexts of societies worldwide.1 The scope of which cats thrive in various cultures, ranging from beloved pets
Two kittens show remarkable strength and rely on each other deeply as they navigate the world together. Cider and AcornAlyssaDeHart From the day Alyssa DeHart saw Acorn (brown tabby) and Cider (gray tabby), she knew there was something extraordinary about them. The kittens came into a local shelter with severely infected eyes. “Our county shelter
Our Final Verdict We give PortraitFlip Pet Portrait a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Options: 5/5 Value: 4.75/5 Today, most people have hundreds (if not thousands) of photos of their pets. It’s not hard to get those photos turned into prints to decorate your home. But what if you could get
Ibuprofen is a commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory in humans. It can be purchased over the counter and is often used to treat fever, pain, head colds, swelling, and menstrual discomfort. Unfortunately, ibuprofen is very harmful to cats. It should never be given as a pain relief medication, and if you suspect your cat has managed
A couple found a lonely cat in their neighborhood. After months of trying to win him over, the cat was finally ready for change. Jasper the catKurt and Mel Kurt and Mel noticed a beige cat wandering into their yard last summer. He was all alone with scars on his ears. The couple had been
Cats do not see the world in the same way that humans do. Their eye anatomy is different, and their eyes glow due to a reflective membrane at the back of their eyes that helps them see well in the dark. They have two eyelids (one above the eye and one below) like we do,