Cat Care
How often to deworm your cats?
How often should you deworm your cats? Nope, it's not once a year but every 3 months, that's 4 times a year according to vets. Why deworm your cats? Infestation depends on the type of worm, but cats usually get worms from fleas, eggs, or infected particles in feces. Fleas are tapeworm egg carriers. If a flea lands on your cat, they may ingest the flea by grooming or scratching. If you see your cat rolling around in the garden, brushing up against other cats, or stuffing their face with creepy crawlies, you may need to deworm your cat to avoid any...
Do Black Cats Really Bring Bad Luck?
How many times have you seen a black cat and avoided crossing its path or took a different route? Superstitions have a funny way of seeping into our subconscious. This superstition of a black cat bringing bad luck is one of the oldest that has endured over centuries. If one crosses paths with a black cat, they expect unfortunate events and bad luck to befall them. This is also why black felines have become one of the unofficial Halloween mascots. But, how true is this belief? because Let’s find out. So, Do Black Cats Bring Bad Luck? No. Cats have...
How much to spend on your cat?
"I work hard so my cat can have a better life." - Unknown. Cats are best known for their independence, aloofness, and low-maintenance attitude. They bring in plenty of love to your household. Sure, they're not ridiculously expensive pets either, but you still have to adjust your household budget if you want to have a cat around. When bringing a new kitty into your home, you must consider one-time costs such as adoption fees, litter box, and initial medical care. After this, the monthly costs should be more manageable. Here is the closest average breakdown if you still want to...
Why Some Prefer Pets To Having Kids?
Today, unconventional families are on the rise, and one example of this would be families with pets instead of kids. For some, their pets become their kids temporarily, at least until they are ready to have children of their own. Others are content with just being pet parents. And although pets are affectionate, cute, and cuddly, there are deeper reasons, and valid ones, why some would choose to have pets instead of children. #1. Pets Are More Financially Feasible One of the primary reasons for the explosion of pet parents is personal finances. Young professionals today enter the workforce with...
Why Do Cats 'Talk' To Birds?
Cats often live in their worlds. They enjoy their independence and will do whatever pleases them on their terms. You will often see domestic cats looking out the window and seemingly "talking" to the birds and other smaller creatures that they see outside. Usually, when these felines do this, they appear very tense, with their bodies slightly crouched and their jaws a tad open. With all their focus on birds, you may start to wonder if something is wrong. And if so, what stories is your furbaby telling them? Understanding Cat Chatter Chattering, chirping, and twittering is a feline behavior that...