The primary cause of allergies to cats is a glycoprotein known as Fel D1, which is produced by the sebaceous glands under the skin, and to a lesser degree is present in cat’s saliva. A cat is constantly shedding minute particles of dander into the environment, and when they groom, they transfers saliva on to …
Maine Coon cats are amazing pets to have. They are not only amazing cats, but they are also one of the best pets you can get. They are very friendly, great with kids and get very attached to you and your family, but they still maintain an independent behavior so they won’t ever get on …
One of a cat’s most distinctive traits is the amount of fur she sheds. Almost all cats that have fur shed it – some more than others – and 9 felines from the Breed Center received a rating of four stars or higher, meaning they shed more than the average amount of fur. The Curl …
Carnation poisoning in cats is a mild toxicity caused by the ingestion of the stem, leaves or petals of the carnation plant. Carnations are only mildly toxic to felines causing clinical signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhea. Even the most finicky felines are known to get curious around plants and flowers, so …
Cat bites and scratches can spread a bacterial infection called cat-scratch disease (CSD) caused by the bacteria Bartonella hanselae. The disease spreads when an infected cat bites or scratches hard enough to break the skin or when it licks a person’s open wound. The Full Story As cuddly and cute as they look, cats have …
Never allow cats into any room where a baby or child is sleeping. A cat may settle to sleep near a baby’s face. This is very dangerous. It could interfere with your baby’s breathing. Kittens usually begin grooming themselves when they are about 4 weeks old. Licking PatternsIf you’ve ever watched a cat groom her …
And the answer is a resounding yes! Cats often feel love quite strongly for their owners and other companions. They’re just sometimes a little more subtle about it than dogs. You really are more than just a source of food to your cat: A study published Monday finds that cats see their owners as a …
Dogs and cats are homeotherms, meaning they maintain a fairly constant body temperature of 101 to 102 degrees, according to James H. Jones, an expert in comparative animal exercise physiology and thermoregulation at University of California at Davis. Winter is here and with temperatures dropping, many cat owners are wondering how cold is too cold …
Cat ‘ Mention of this animal occurs not once in the Protestant Bible. It is mentioned in Baruch 6:21 as resting on the top of false gods. The old translations, and the D.V. after them, understood the word táhásh to mean a color; but this is a “Misrepresentation” according to Talmudic writers; so also is …
Is it safe for cats to eat flowers? Even an arrangement of only roses (which are safe) can pose a danger depending on what greenery or filler flowers are used. Because contact with some flowers and plants can cause reactions varying from an itch to death, it is best to teach your cat not to …
Cats and dogs are colour blind However cats and dogs only have blue and green cones. This means they have a much more muted perception of colour, which is akin to colour blindness in humans. No, dogs are not colorblind in the sense that they see more than just black, white, and gray. The color …
Fiddle Leaf Fig – Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, causing oral irritation, excessive drooling, and vomiting. Symptoms include excessive drooling, vomiting, trouble swallowing, pawing at the mouth, lack of appetite, and mouth irritation. Surprisingly, some of the most popular and easily available house plants are toxic to your pets. What’s a pet and …
Fishers are shy and elusive animals that are rarely seen even in areas where they are abundant. They can be active day or night. They tend to exhibit nocturnal and crepuscular (dawn and dusk) activity in the summer and diurnal (daytime) activity in the winter. Fishers are omnivorous. Is a fisher cat nocturnal? The Fisher …