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 […]
Three Little-Known Facts About Your Cat
by Soojin Um Staff Writer For cat parents, there’s nothing better than your cat softly meowing, purring, and then falling asleep gently in your lap. It’s the very embodiment of relaxation and contentedness. But is it really? Certainly, when your cat meows, purrs, and closes its eyes slowly, they’re often happy and sleepy. But scientists […]
Catios Bring Nature to Your Cats
by Soojin Um Staff Writer You may have seen them in magazines, on social media posts, or when driving through your neighborhood. Catios, or cat patios, have become very popular in recent years with cat parents who have indoor cats. These patios give cats a taste of the outdoors, while protecting them from the potential […]
Cats Feeling the Need to Knead?
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Your cat wakes up from a nap after lunch. He stretches and yawns, eyes blinking. Then he reaches out with his paws and starts work on his cat bed. The left and right paws alternate rhythmically, his eyes go into a calm trance. Purring starts to become louder. And as […]