Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Recently I've been working with folks who are working on writing their memoirs and their stories have inspired me to collect more of my stories while I'm younger so I have something to look back on when I'm older. I guess that's a big reason why I started Pets Overload in the first place. To share my experiences with my pets and potentially … [Read more...] about Our Medical Scare When We First Got Kalista (Cute Cat Story)
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Why Do Dogs and Cats Fight? What Can I Do to Help Them Get Along?
There are a lot of myths out there about cats and dogs... like did anyone get told that dogs are always male and cats are always female? Well, that's obviously not true. So, I thought I would discuss whether or not it's true that Dogs and Cats instinctually don't get along. Instinct Dictionary.com: an innate, typically fixed pattern of behaviour in animals in response to … [Read more...] about Why Do Dogs and Cats Fight? What Can I Do to Help Them Get Along?
Sleeping In With Beau Our Cat (Cute Cat Stories)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It's finally here! The first proper day off I've had in months! So, what did I do today? Cuddle in bed with my best furry friend Beau! As you may already be aware, Beau and I have been very close from the day we adopted him and I knew very quickly that he was meant to be my cat. A few weeks ago I mentioned that Beau is a cuddle bug who … [Read more...] about Sleeping In With Beau Our Cat (Cute Cat Stories)
Do Calico Cats Have a Particular Personality?
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, As you all should know by now, we have our own Calico running around our apartment. Now, every time I tell people I have a Calico they always ask me if she has common personality traits to their own Calico... and it made me question... do Calicos actually have a particular personality? Does every Calico act the same or at least similar? What … [Read more...] about Do Calico Cats Have a Particular Personality?
Walker Playing With String When He Was A Kitten (Cute Cat Video)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Years ago I used to post videos on YouTube fairly consistently. They included things like video diaries, short sketches, and singing videos. However, when I first got Walker the content on my channel started changing into videos of Walker being mega adorable. Since then the videos I had of Walker have been put on private since I no longer … [Read more...] about Walker Playing With String When He Was A Kitten (Cute Cat Video)
Why Do Cats Pee on the Bed? Is My Cat Sick?
It can be concerning when you notice your cat peeing outside of the litter box. I wouldn't blame you if your first reaction is anger, thinking that your cat is trying to get revenge on your for some reason, but urination outside of the litter box can actually be a fairly big red flag when it comes to your cat's health. Although not all urination outside of the litterbox … [Read more...] about Why Do Cats Pee on the Bed? Is My Cat Sick?
Zeppelin, The Cat, Chasing a Plastic Bag (Cute Cat Video)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, Today I'm sharing a fairly old video with you that I made in college over 5 years ago. In college, I found myself in a sticky situation with a scum-landlord and decided to break my lease and move in with one of my close friends. I can't remember if I knew that she had a cat or not, but I do remember the countless hours I would play with her … [Read more...] about Zeppelin, The Cat, Chasing a Plastic Bag (Cute Cat Video)
Do Cats Eat Roaches? Is it Safe For Cats to Hunt & Kill Cockroaches?
It's no secret that humans have used cats as a form of pest control for centuries. Even still, farmers often use cats to catch mice, bugs and other small vermin, but are cats any good at catching city-life pests? With the rising number of cockroach infestations, especially in big cities, many apartment dwellers find themselves squishing these pesky bugs on the daily. I know … [Read more...] about Do Cats Eat Roaches? Is it Safe For Cats to Hunt & Kill Cockroaches?
Watching My Mom Become a Cat Person (Cute Cat Story)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, It was an extremely eventful weekend, so I didn't have a chance to write a post for yesterday or the day before. So, today, I hope to melt your hearts with the story of my mother. Growing up, my parents always told us we couldn't have pets. My dad had bad experiences with a dog he used to tease and my mom wasn't the best at taking care of … [Read more...] about Watching My Mom Become a Cat Person (Cute Cat Story)
Kalista, Our Cat, Always Runs into The Hallway (Cute Cat Video)
Hey Pet Parents & Pet Lovers, You may remember that I recently mentioned that Kalista is a truly curious cat. Well, we finally grabbed a video of her running into the hallway. It seems each day she explores further and further, and while I want to train her out of it... I think it's adorable as well! What are your thoughts of cats running into apartment hallways? Do … [Read more...] about Kalista, Our Cat, Always Runs into The Hallway (Cute Cat Video)