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You can care for a cat for as low as $162 per year, but it’s common to spend about $800 annually. Read on for our detailed breakdown of your annual and lifetime costs. In their oft-cited “Pet Care Costs” publication, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) estimates that a new cat will cost $1,174 in...
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Abscesses are common in cats. This article aims to explain all about abscesses, including the possible consequences for your cat's health. What Is An Abscess? An abscess is an accumulation of pus under the skin, causing a fluid-filled swelling, sometimes referred to as a pocket of pus. The tissues adjacent to this swelling are often discolored, inflamed, and painful. What...
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Your cat has favorite foods, favorite toys, and probably has a preferred place to take a snooze. They have emotions and opinions that are as valid as anyone else’s in the family. But have you ever wondered if your cat has a favorite color? Can cats see colors like humans? Well, for humans, favorite colors are completely subjective. It’s hard...
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Are you a cat owner who's frustrated with their cat for playing with their food? It’s quite common for cats to bat their food about with their paws or take it out of the bowl before eating it. They might even run around with it or take it somewhere else to chow down. If you find yourself following your cat...
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If you have a feline family member, they probably bring a lot of joy to your life. Cuddles, purrs, and loving headbutts are just some of the ways that your kitty might brighten your day by letting you know they care. But that doesn’t mean that life with a cat is all rosy. Sometimes, living with a cat can be...
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It's no secret that cats are well-groomed. They have a specially designed tongue to help clean and untangle their coat, and they put it to good use. Licking isn't always just about cleanliness, though. Cats lick themselves for several completely normal reasons, but occasionally the licking might be a sign of a problem. Here we take a look at...
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All pet owners will be familiar with tales of cats who can predict foul weather, even before the weatherman can. But are these stories of miraculous weather predictions just superstitions, or can cats actually tell if there is an impending storm? Our pets are well adapted to read their environment, and cats sense many things more accurately than us...
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Our feline friends are interesting, complex individuals. They often keep us on our toes and leave us guessing about their peculiar behaviors. While we know that we love our cats, we often wonder if the feeling is mutual. Do our cats simply tolerate us until their food bowl is filled again? Thankfully, research can show us that such isn't the...
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Fed up with your cat scratching the furniture, or leaving holes in the carpet? Maybe they’re using your legs as a scratching post? We get it. Scratching can be a frustrating problem in cats. You might even be wondering whether declawing could be the answer. But the truth is, cats need their claws and declawing is a serious surgical procedure...
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Ticks are pesky parasites that are commonly found in long leafy grasses and shaded woodland areas. They can be found in many outdoor areas and can affect cats, humans, and other pets. Along with being irritating pests, ticks can also be very dangerous, as they spread tick-borne diseases that can make our cats (and us) sick. Certain tick-borne diseases such...
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