Outdoor community cats, such as strays and ferals, are vulnerable to extreme cold during the winter months. Unlike pet cats who live indoors, community cats lack access to climate-controlled shelter and must find ways to stay warm outside. Prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures can be dangerous and even fatal for cats. Making an insulated, weatherproof …
The Importance of Caring For Outdoor Cats in the Winter With the onset of winter, many cat owners face a dilemma – should they allow their cats to remain outside in cold temperatures, or bring them indoors? Cats are resilient creatures, but prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures and winter storms can put them at risk. …
Cat towers and trees provide your feline friends with a place to climb, scratch, play, and relax in the comfort of your home. These vertical structures allow cats to satisfy their natural instinct to climb high and survey their surroundings. A cat tower gives your pet safe access to elevated spaces, while protecting your furniture …
Barn cats are domestic cats that live primarily outdoors on farms and homesteads for the purpose of rodent control. Evidence suggests barn cats were the first domesticated cats, dating back to around 7,500 BC when humans began storing grain and needed help controlling rodents[1]. Today, barn cats remain popular for their legendary mousing abilities. With …
Over the course of human history, domesticated cats have nearly always been allowed outdoors to explore, hunt, and roam free. In fact, cats were originally domesticated in ancient Egypt specifically to hunt and control rodent populations. However, in more recent decades, there has been a trend towards keeping cats indoors for their safety and health. …
How’s Your Feline Friend’s Urine? Cat parents know that a litter box filled with strong smelling urine is no treat. But is your cat’s pee supposed to stink up the whole room? Understanding feline urine odor can help you determine if your cat’s pee packs an unusually powerful punch. In this article, we’ll explore the …
It’s an amusing sight – a cat walking around in a harness, limbs splayed awkwardly as they wobble and teeter with each step. Their natural grace and agility seem to vanish, replaced by a silly, awkward gait. But why does this happen? What is it about a harness that turns cats into uncoordinated fuzzballs? The …
Why does your cat sound like a vacuum cleaner? The soothing, rhythmic sounds of a cat’s tongue scraping across their fur is a staple in many households. But between the slurps, smacks, and snorts your feline emits during grooming, you may wonder if that’s really your cat or a mini Dyson. While strange, those odd …
Temperature tolerance in cats refers to the range of ambient temperatures that cats can withstand without experiencing distress or health complications. This article will provide an overview of the normal body temperature for cats, their ability to tolerate heat and cold, differences based on being indoor versus outdoor, breed variations, impacts of age, tips for …
Understanding the Key Changes in Elderly Cats As cats reach their senior years, typically past the age of 10-15, owners will notice both physical and behavioral changes in their aging feline companions. It’s important for cat owners to understand the unique needs of an elderly cat in order to provide the best care during their …
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