because they may be underneath hair skin or underneath the hair on the skin. And then we also have the head and neck pruritus. These are cats that will rip their faces to shreds. So they often come in cones. They're bloody. You know, it's pretty terrible. They'll they'll rub thei...
“Interestingly, the purrs indicating a cat was hungry actually shared aural signatures with the noises that hungry babies make when they're crying.” Indeed, as the study found, hungry cats looking to be fed by their owner contained an unusual high-frequency element (akin to a human baby cr...
Your cat is on your lap, purring away. Inevitably, they start “making biscuits” on your thighs, clawing and pulling and grasping. You’re so used to this process that you never really stop to think about this behavior. It doesn’t hurt and, in fact, is oddly comforting when your c...
When raccoons venture into your yard, they’re looking for three things: food, water, and shelter. If they can’t find any, they’ll have no reason to stick around. So, the best way to prevent raccoons in your yard is to make sure they won’t find what they’re looking for. But ...
“Ginger stopped meowing! she used to sit on the carpet and meow and meow and meow for half an hour for no apparent reason. maybe she had some pains??? i don’t know. anyway now she’s happy and purring!”– Diane Donate to help me spread the word to more pawrents!
A: Pay attention to the cat’s behaviour and body language;the following are also signs that the cat may need a little break: They go a bit still and stop purring, leaning in for strokes or rubbing against you The cat moves away from you Their ears become flattened or rotate backwards...
Bringing home a new cat or kitten is such a fun time—the playing, the purring, the litter box training…wait. OK, so litter box training is not exactly fun, but it’s important and usually pretty easy. If there is one word you need to know about introducing a cat to your home, ...
Purring: When cats are deeply relaxed and content they tend to purr to self soothe. But when a cat rubs against you and purrs it is synonymous with saying “I love you.” Slow Blinks: When cats close their eyes in the presence of another animal or human it is a sign of trust, whic...
However, yelling or scolding your pet will just make the problem worse. If your dog wets the floor every time you come home and greet him, try ignoring him at first. Take him out and keep things low key until he's had a chance to empty his bladder. Next, we'll look at the ...
Changes in your cat’s weight One of the first signs of pregnancy in cats? Weight gain. But it can be a bit difficult to spot in the first weeks, since it tends to be slow weight gain. Just make sure to feel around your cat’s belly to see if it’s getting firmer or rounder. ...