by Soojin Um Staff Writer There’s no shortage of photos and videos of cats playing in boxes. Often, the boxes are pretty small, but cats still love to squeeze themselves in. Many cats like to sleep in boxes once they get in there. So why is this? Why do cats love to play in boxes? …
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King of the Hunt
by Soojin Um Staff Writer When we see our cats sleeping blissfully on our laps, gently purring away, it’s hard to believe that we are looking at one of the most efficient killing machines on the planet. “Our little Fifi? Sure he likes to chase mice or meow at birds outside the window, but a …
World Cup Cats
by Soojin Um Staff Writer The World Cup is finally here at last. Your cat may sleep through it all, but you’re excited. Maybe there should be a World Cup of cats. One can already imagine the competition, with 32 cats lounging about, sleeping. With so many cats to choose from, it was difficult to …
Why Petting is Purrfect
by Soojin Um Staff Writer We all know the benefits of having cats in our lives. After a stressful day, coming home and petting your cat can help you decompress. There’s also studies showing cats can help lower blood pressure, reduce the risks of stroke and cardiovascular disease, and even reduce the risk of cancer. …
Fleas Begone! Indoor Cats & Fleas
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Fleas – the bane of any pet’s existence. However, your cat is an indoor-only cat, so you don’t have anything to worry about, right? Well, not so fast. Indoor cats can get fleas (and other pests, such as ticks) just like outdoor cats can. A home is not a sealed …
The Effects of Declawing
by Soojin Um Staff Writer You trim your cat’s claws but he goes right back to sharpening them as soon as you’re done. In fact, they don’t actually “sharpen” them but rather they pull off the dull outer sheaths of the claws to reveal sharper new ones underneath. With the newly sharp claws, they go …
CATastrophe
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Have you ever returned home from work or from a night out only to find your home looking like it’s been hit by a natural disaster? Then you look at your cat, and she has that “who, me?” look on her face. You have just come face to face with …
Does Your Cat Miss You?
by Soojin Um Staff Writer You’re getting ready for work, getting dressed, and grabbing a quick breakfast before heading out the door. All the while, your cat is sleeping in her bed, seemingly oblivious. You give her one last pet on the head and sneak in a quick kiss. Your cat begins to stir, but …
Why Do Cats Love Laptops?
by Soojin Um Staff Writer If you spend a lot of time on your laptop at home, whether you’re working on a project or just relaxing and surfing the net, you may often find your feline friend spending a lot of time right in front of you. In fact, your cat could be trying to …
Cats in the Ancient World
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cats have been human companions for 100,000 years. Domestication occurred around 5000 years ago, though some archaeologists say it’s more like 10,000 years ago. The relationship between cats and humans started out purely as a business transaction: you protect our grain from mice, and we will allow you to live …
