Witch, Please
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Halloween has plenty of iconic imagery, from ghosts and goblins, to witches and vampires, jack-o-lanterns, spooky mansions, and… black cats. Just how did black cats become a part of Halloween tradition, and why are they considered scary and evil? For that, let’s take a look at the fascinating, and sometimes […]
Resting Cat Face
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cats face an uphill battle when it comes to the public’s affections. You have to be patient and understanding to be a cat person. Dog parents have it easy by comparison. Most dog people say they find cats off-putting, unfriendly, distant – and those are the compliments. When dog parents […]
Life on the Farm
by Soojin Um Staff Writer When we think of working animals on farms, we may think of horses and dogs, but we may not immediately think of cats. However, cats have been employed on farms since the time of Ancient Egypt. Cats have been on ocean going ships as a way to control rats from […]
Pet Preparedness
by Soojin Um Staff Writer It seems every time we turn on the news, we see that some disaster or tragedy has hit some area. Already this year our planet has endured typhoons, earthquakes, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, mudslides, and much more. It’s not much fun to think about, but preparing for possible emergencies could save […]
Remembering Our Pets
by Soojin Um Staff Writer All pet owners know, from the moment they take their furry tots home, the inevitable fate that awaits them. Humans on average live about 5 times longer than cats, therefore in most cases we will outlive them. We see them through kitten hood (sometimes even from birth), and we take […]
Vaccines: Keeping Kitty Safe
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Vaccinations help prevent a myriad of diseases and illnesses from affecting our cats. They are designed to protect our loved ones and are an important part of feline health. However, there are so many vaccines out there, and it’s difficult to find out which ones should be given and how […]
Coffee and Cats
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cat cafes seem to be popping up everywhere these days. The first cat cafe opened in the United States in 2014. Currently, according to Meow Around, there are 92 across the country. People are flocking to cat cafes to enjoy some coffee and cat companionship. So, what’s going on here? […]
Fire Prep for your Cat
by Soojin Um Staff Writer There’s nothing more frightening than the threat of fire in your home. When your cat is home alone or is left unmonitored, any number of accidents could lead to a devastating fire with no one around to help. A study by the National Fire Protection Association showed that around 1,000 […]
Do Cats Really Like Milk?
by Soojin Um Staff Writer When we see cats in popular culture, they’re often depicted next to a saucer of milk. However, what many of us may not know is that cats generally do not digest milk very well. That could lead to health problems, as well as just plain unpleasantness in the litter box. […]
Boom, Pow, Hiss: Fireworks and Scaredy Cats
by Soojin Um Staff Writer The day America declared Independence should be celebrated with joy. For cats, however, it can feel like the Revolutionary War is still being waged all around them. In recent years, more and more communities have regulated fireworks to reduce noise, injury, and fire. However, there are still many places where […]