Genetically modified designer cats are popular amongst those who can afford them. Breeds like the Toyger and the Savannah use elaborate genetic maps to breed animals with the look of a wild cat but the size and demeanor of a domestic pet. But this kind of "wildesque" breeding started with the Bengal cat, and started with more noble intentions th...Read More
The term for "eating poop" is coprophagia. Coprophagia is the ingestion of poop that is neither accidental nor incidental. It is deliberate and habitual. This behavior of pets has confounded and grossed out pet owners for a very long time. There does not seem to be any effective way to stop a dog from eating their own or other pet...Read More
The enormity of the tragedy that befell Japan last weekend is virtually impossible to comprehend, but one viral video helps sum it up in painfully simple detail. This video showed two dogs amidst the wreckage of the tsunami, one badly injured and lying on its side, and the other standing guard over their friend. The latter stood ardently, refusi...Read More
People with Asperger's Syndrome (who sometimes refer to themselves as 'Aspies') have several similarities to cats, They tend to prefer being by themselves, with socialization done on their own terms. Their interests are very narrow and focused, and they like routine to the point of losing it when that routine is disrupted. And while ...Read More
If you find a stray cat that looks as though she's expecting kittens, ideally your first instinct is to help it. This is a noble instinct, but the situation should be handled with care. Here are some tips to help a pregnant cat manage in the 'wild'...
Check for tags first. If the cat has tags, then she has an owner, and they shoul...Read More
Western civilization has become aware of, and vigilant against, health hazards often to the point of hypochondria. At the same time, domestic animals remain just as oblivious to germs as ever. So does this mean that being kissed by your pet, especially on the mouth, is yet another pleasure that medical science has spoiled for you?
The answer ...Read More
Vicki Myron's memoir Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched The World, was an unprecedented success. This is because the story of Dewey Readmore Books, who was found cruelly dumped in the book drop of the Spencer, Iowa library when he was just a stray kitten, was more than just Myron's love letter to her cat. Dewey (and by extensi...Read More
Cats have such magnetism that even when they behave criminally, they can inspire greatness in humans. This is the case with Dusty, a Redwood City, CA feline who's gained national fame for his compulsive stealing. Dusty has stolen over 500 items from his neighborhood, across all manner of toys and clothes. These crimes gained him national fam...Read More