Health

If your cat is bored and unable to get your attention in other ways, he may lick you for no reason. Elevated heart and breathing rates will often accompany this behavior. However, inappropriate licking can also indicate anxiety and stress. Why does my cat lick my face so much? Licking...

These are the most important tips on picking up a cat when you own a cat: When in an upright position, approach the cat while smiling. Before picking it up, let them sniff you directly, and if possible have them sniff you carefully. Then merely pick it up gently from...

There shouldn't be anything worrisome about this particular drooling and even some cats may drool from excitement or excitement. While many cats and kittens enjoy being petted or cuddled, this act involves swallowing, salivating, and a relaxation response. Drooling can generally be a good indicator of happiness in cats. Why...

This could be a behavioral problem related to anxiety or stress or as a manifestation of an underlying metabolic and/or liver disease. In three of the most common causes of excessive urination and excessive drinking in cats, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease, and hyperthyroidism, are all occurring. Is it...

Average home cats live 15 years. Tabby cats can live 30 years with adequate diet and health care. Media and folklore perpetuate color-based cat stereotypes. In the battle between black cat vs. white cat, one of the defining factors is lifespan. So how long do black cats live? Cats can...

It's a common question that many cat owners struggle with – how often should you bathe your cat? There's no simple answer, as it depends on several factors, including your cat's age and health. However, in general, most experts recommend bathing your cat no more than once a month, or...

What is it with cat food that makes it so appealing to cats, dogs... and humans? Find out why some pet owners not only take a whiff but also taste their feline friends' feasts. Discover if this habit is safe (at all) and what cat food tastes like.

The flehmen response is when a cat (or dog) sticks his or her tongue out, then forgets to put it back in his mouth before exhaling. He only does this if he wants to send out a scent signal, and this is to detect the sexual status of the other...

Why is my cat twitching, there may be everything you have heard which explains the instincts? However, many of the most common causes of muscle twitching, including hyperesthesia cutaneous hyperalgesia are the result of some drugs including insecticides and even antihistamines. Seeing as new neurological conditions like cat withdrawal syndrome...

Cat also may tear or water, but between these two most cases, water acts as an infection indicator rather than emotional. Such tear will usually occur due to a simple but important illness, such as eyes' irritating particles or scratches from a cat. What does it mean when a cat...