Tagged With Cats

A British Shorthair kitten carefully stepping into a litter box filled with clumping cat litter

How Often Do Kittens Pee? Potty Training Guide for New Owners

15 June 2024

How much cats urinate and the impact of good litter box habits on their well-being.

Playful Siamese cat stretching and scratching on a vertical scratching post next to a door

How to Stop Cat Scratching: Tips for Door Scratching

14 June 2024

Ways to prevent your cat from scratching doors, such as making sure they have other places to scratch, using negative reinforcement, and physically covering the doors.

Siamese cat with pointed ears and blue eyes staring intently at a trio of scented candles on a fireplace mantel

Can Cats Be Around Candles? A Guide to Scented Candle Safety for Pets

13 June 2024

Toxic chemicals in candles that are dangerous to cats, symptoms of candle toxicity, and tips for using candles in a way that is safe for animals.

Close-up of a black cat cautiously sniffing at a ladybug on the floor

Can Ladybugs Hurt Cats? What Science Says

12 June 2024

Ladybugs are toxic to cats and can result in drooling, vomiting, and oral and esophageal ulcers if ingested, but they are not toxic or fatal unless ingested in large amounts.

A tabby cat with large, attentive ears listening intently to something off-screen

How Well Can Cats Hear? Their Hearing Range

12 June 2024

Cats can detect noises from up to 1,200 meters away because of their unique ear structure and broad frequency range.

Orange tabby cat sniffing a citronella candle with wide, alert eyes and raised fur

Can Cats Be Around Citronella? What the Science Says

11 June 2024

Citronella is poisonous to cats and can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and respiratory distress if it is ingested. Safer options are suggested if you have pets.

Fluffy white Persian cat gently nudging a jade plant with a mischievous look

Can Cats Eat Jade Plants? A Science-Based Investigation

10 June 2024

Jade plants are usually safe for cats, but if eaten, they can lead to some stomach upset like diarrhea or vomiting.

Detailed close-up of a domestic shorthair cat's face, highlighting the texture and placement of its whiskers

How Many Whiskers Do Cats Have? Exploring Feline Whisker Anatomy

9 June 2024

Cats have an average of 24 whiskers on their face, and these whiskers are highly sensitive and play a key role in a cat's ability to hunt, find their way around, and communicate with other cats. Trimming whiskers can lead to a cat becoming confused.

Tabby cat sitting next to a slice of butternut squash on a kitchen counter, examining the squash with interest

Can Cats Have Squash? What to Know About the Benefits and Risks

9 June 2024

Squash is generally safe for cats to eat as an occasional snack, as long as it is introduced slowly and given in small amounts as part of a well-rounded diet.

Black cat with bright green eyes sniffing a blue hydrangea bloom on a wooden surface

Can Cats Eat Hydrangeas? What Pet Parents Should Know

8 June 2024

Hydrangeas are usually non-toxic to cats, however, eating too many of the flowers can lead to an upset stomach.

Calico cat with fur standing up and arched back in a defensive posture, in a warm living room setting

Why Do Cats Arch Their Backs? Exploring the Science Behind This Feline Behavior

8 June 2024

Why do cats arch their backs? It could be a sign of aggression, a way to stretch, or something else.

Burmese cat with golden eyes staring up at a person, its nose close to the person's mouth

Why Do Cats Smell Your Breath? Unraveling the Mystery

7 June 2024

Cats rely on their sense of smell to pick up on the odors in human breath, such as food smells, health-related odors, and emotional odors.