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 …
Category Archives: Feline Blog
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 …
Why Two Cats Are Better Than One
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Cats are loners. They’re solitary creatures. That is a popular belief of many of people. Who can blame us though? Cats aren’t like dogs, running around excitedly when people come over, wanting to play with people and animals alike whenever they can. Cats are generally more reserved to say the …
Scaring Cats Isn’t Funny
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Videos of people scaring cats seems to be very popular these days. An object is placed behind a cat, anything from a cucumber (which was a popular thing a few years ago that, thankfully, seems to have passed) to a person wearing a scary mask, etc. The cat turns and …
Why Black Cats are the Best
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Black cats. The very name conjures up scary omens of ill fortune and superstition. They are accused of everything from stealing souls to the embodiment of witchcraft. It’s unfortunate because these cats are, well, just cats. They are born with a gene that suppresses tabby patterns, resulting in a solid …
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? …
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
by Soojin Um Staff Writer It’s been really hot lately, to say the least. Most of the country, as well as Canada and Europe, have been gripped by a brutal heat wave. While we are all trying our best to stay cool this summer, what about our cats? As descendants of desert animals, cats do …
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. …
