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Love to be with you…always The Sphynx are extremely outgoing cats. They are very people oriented and require a lot of attention. Being an active breed, they love to play.  They are very inquisitive and really enjoy to participate in anything their parents are doing. They are highly intelligent and can often learn commands. They can even learn to play fetch very easily. They get along great with…

Ear infections can cause a lot of pain to your cat. So, here’s more about ear infections. Cat ear infections can be divided in Pinna and ear canal disease. Infections of the external ear canal, also called the outer ear, are common in dogs, but not very common in cats. This is called otitis externa. The Persian breed appears more prone to ear infections than other breeds of cats. Cats living in…

I’m pretty… Oriental Shorthair is a medium-sized cat, with a long, tubular and tapering body, with fine bones and firm muscles. Her legs are long and slim, with small and oval paws, while her tail is long and tapering. The head, set on a long and slender neck, is a tapering wedge with a “banana-profile” and a strong chin. The large ears are wide at the base, and continue the line of the wedge.…

Our kitty angels are very clean by nature and they keep themselves and their vicinities neat and hygienic. However, a little house training is essential to make them the perfect kids. Cats like to bury their waste, are fastidiously clean and beings of strong habit. These factors make house training very easy. Catch them early! By the time they are seven or eight weeks old, kittens will have…

While we humans may not yet be adept at holding conversations in cat-speak, cats use their language to communicate with us and other animals. Some cats “talk” more than others, but most cats do make noise some of the time, and they expect us to know what they’re saying. We’re all familiar with the meaning of hissing and growling, but there are many other sounds your cat is capable of making, and a…

Puss in Boots (PiB)…or The Master Cat, whatever we call him…we just loved that smart kitty for all his gags and antics. In an European fairy tale, our l’il furry-friend was busy helping his master to attain wealth through his trickery…and when he reached the silver screen with Shrek series...the whole world just went crazy about him. A smart fighter, he is skilled with a sword and knows how to…

While we humans may not yet be adept at holding conversations in cat-speak, cats use their language to communicate with us and other animals. Some cats “talk” more than others, but most cats do make noise some of the time, and they expect us to know what they’re saying. We’re all familiar with the meaning of hissing and growling, but there are many other sounds your cat is capable of making, and a…

Sugar, oh! Honey, honey…Honey, oh! Sugar, sugar. While playing poker…and winning big money, we can’t help, but sing such songs to woo our kitty. Now let me explain, why? Actually to “Sweeten the kitty” phrase means to increase the size of pot in poker, to make the bid more attractive. In earlier times, “tiger,” the bank of the house, was lovingly called kitty by the gamblers and thus our furry…

A cat with a pair of wings… Oh, no! It’s not a canard, but it’s true. Tom, a cat of Granny Feng, China, has developed a pair of wings. Two bumps appeared on his body, which started growing and after a month, they formed two hairy 4 inches long wings. As per experts, it is just a gene mutation, but whatever it is, this kitty does have two wings. But it is a pity that the kitty still can’t fly.

Christmas is the best time for our furry felines...they are all charged up and ready to rock ‘n’ roll...our kittens are real party animals and night animals too...(elevenesis!!!). They love to party, dance, dress-up, climb the Christmas tree, chase the stars and lights and of course get pampered. But we love to care for them...and to make this Christmas even more bewitching for them; here are a…

Although cats generally have different play styles than their canine counterparts, toys are as much a necessity for cats as they are for dogs. Toys help fight boredom and give cats an outlet for their instinctive prey-chasing behaviours. And when you are the one moving the toy around while your cat fishes for it, chases after it, or jumps in pursuit of it, playtime becomes a bonding experience for…

Can Tom (a cat) and Jerry (a mouse) ever become friends? Surely, your reply will be “No”. But yes, there is a pair of a cat and mouse who seem to be bosom pals. This little mouse walks all over his kitty friend and she loves it. What a friendship, we would say! Do you think the animated cartoon series ‘Tom & Jerry’ needs some revamp?

Mighty genesis of dwarfs... Munchkins are cats with shortened legs. They are naturally occurring breed of cats that were first observed in Germany before WWI. The Munchkin breed evolved from a single cat that was taken home from a garage sale in southeastern United States of America. This cat, a solid black female with short legs, was pregnant, and produced more short legged kittens. Sandra…

There are times we all wish  ‘if our cats could speak to us...’ They do, just listen... with a purr, meow, hiss and growl, our sweet kitty is passing thousands of emotions to us. Saying it with sounds : By listening to your cat and talking back, you can bond better and make your cat more expressive of his feelings. Kitties’ mode of communication is different. With purring, our kitty informs us…

British Shorthair cats are real sweethearts...they are simply irresistible. These calm and cute kitties are natural charmers...what make them even more lovable is their full cheeks, giving a chubby-faced ‘Cheshire cat smile’ look. Here’s a bit more about these antique kitties. Brits rich heritage The British Shorthair, probably the oldest English breed of cat, traces her ancestry back to the…

Cats are royal companions who like separate space for their own, just like us. Mostly they consider the area where they spend most of their time as their territory and they are always prepared to defend it against other cats - and other animals as well. The same applies to wild cats (lions, tigers, cheetah and leopards) but they live a different life to their smaller cousins and except for those…

Come Diwali and we get busy in stocking our supplies of decorations, lights, diyas, candles, sweets and crackers. The whole atmosphere becomes heavenly but it can be a stressful time for your feline as these curious beings would leave no stone unturned (literally!). Here are a few tips to make Diwali safe for your kitty dear: Do not use decorations within the reach of cats as they can swallow…

Do you sleep for a short while during day? Do you wake up with the slightest noise during such naps? If youranswer is yes to both, then you are actually catnapping. Even though most of you would address your kitties as sleeping beauties, but you all would agree that they get up on hearing the faintest sound. This is catnap. So, what about a catnap during lunch hour at office, just wake up as soon…

You can maintain your cat’s overall health in two important ways: 1) schedule an annual preventive visit (including shots and an examination) with your veterinarian as well as other visits as needed; and 2) perform daily home examinations-petting and health care go hand in glove. • Do a nose-to-tail checkup every time you cuddle with your cat on the couch. Call your veterinarian if you detect any…

Life is precious, for humans as well as animals. Since they cannot voice their problems, we should be compassionate and merciful to identify their sickness. Many people assume that stray cats tend to scratch and bite and, hence, they stay away from them, but this is not entirely true. Cats and kittens are very timid and shy away from strangers. But if food is offered regularly and the feline is…