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Playing Or Hunting?
All breeds of cats have their level of “play”. Some breeds are “lap” cats while others require a high level of interactions and challenges, which many call “hunting”. Today, let us take a look at two breeds, one a “lap” cat and the other a “hunter”. Continue reading
Flea Prevention
Fleas are a fairly common pest. If your cat has fleas she probably is driving herself crazy with the itchiness and may even scratch herself to the point of having sores. If you have fleas chances are you are a victim of their nasty little bites as well. Sometimes you can even see them jumping from cat to cat or through your bedding or carpet. Continue reading
FIV- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
Many people are surprised when they find out there is a feline version of AIDS. In many ways it is similar to the human version. Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV is a fairly uncommon disease that affects cats throughout the world. About 1-3% of cats in the United States are infected with FIV. These are typically cats that are free roaming and unaltered. Cats that live indoors rarely have FIV. Continue reading
Wild And Domestic Felines
My tabby is chillin out on the cat tree taking one of his many daily naps. He looks pretty similar to the tiger I saw on Animal Planet last night and he is doing the same thing! Take a look at your cat right now and compare it to things you have seen. Anything look the same? Continue reading