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 …
Category Archives: Feline Blog
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 …
How FLUTD Can Affect Cats
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Feline lower urinary tract disease, or FLUTD, is a common ailment among adult cats. It is often seen in older, male cats, though it can be diagnosed in female cats as well. FLUTD is usually detected in cats that have problems while urinating, such as experiencing pain (your cat may …
Feral Cats in the City
by Soojin Um Staff Writer In any urban environment, you can see them. Feral cats roam the streets and alleyways, sometimes alone, oftentimes in colonies. They are essentially wild animals, having grown up with no contact with people, fending for themselves since birth. They’re the result of stray, other feral, and sometimes non-neutered outdoor cats. …
Cats that Comfort and Care
by Soojin Um Staff Writer Ask any cat lover and they will all agree: cats do wonders for the soul. There is nothing more calming than a cat snuggled up next to you, purring softly. In recent years, cats have been used to comfort patients in hospitals and nursing homes. Young and old alike find …
Why Is Fussie Cat Made In Thailand?
by Soojin Um Staff Writer At Fussie Cat, we know that where our food comes from is a very important concern of all of our customers. Many pet owners became concerned with food made overseas because of the recalls that occurred in 2007. In that unfortunate case, it was found that most of the pet …
Cat Food Cold War: Wet vs. Dry
by Soojin Um Staff Writer You just got a new kitten, or maybe you’re rethinking your cat’s nutritional needs, and the old debate still remains: wet food or dry food. However, could there be a compromise, wet food and dry food coming together – a veritable thaw in the cat food cold war? Let’s take …
