Checking your cat regularly for abnormities or illness is a great habit to get in, especially so you can establish what is normal for them and what isn't. I know a few years back we found a lesion on our cat Beau and I'm confident in saying, we wouldn't have noticed it if we didn't check/pet Beau's fur daily. I specifically remember petting Beau and feeling a bump on … [Read more...] about Why Are My Cats Ears Hot? Is This an Emergency?
Happy 2nd Birthday to My Cat Kalista!
Just over a year ago my partner and I decided to take the jump into adopting a second cat. Our first cat, Beau, had recently gone through a life-changing operation and we had moved into an apartment that actually allowed cats in it. We agreed that we were going to try to find a young female cat to make sure that Beau didn't feel threatened. Although what comes … [Read more...] about Happy 2nd Birthday to My Cat Kalista!
What Is Cat Grass? Is It Different Than Regular Grass?
Back when I used to live with my parents I used to take our cat, Walker, out for walks fairly regularly. Well, I can't really call them walks since it was pretty much me taking Walker out on a harness and him lying in the grass. I wish I had videos, but my sister would be more than happy to confirm that Walker would take a bite of grass, lye down then moments later get up … [Read more...] about What Is Cat Grass? Is It Different Than Regular Grass?
Can Algae Eaters Live with Betta Fish? Which Are the Best for new Betta Fish Owners?
I feel like keeping one fish often floodgates into the interest of keeping a couple, a colony or even a fully-balanced ecosystem. I know shortly after we adopted Blub I started researching ways of creating a balanced ecosystem with betta fish. My research originally lead me to discover the AquaFarm, which excited me because it felt like the first step towards becoming a … [Read more...] about Can Algae Eaters Live with Betta Fish? Which Are the Best for new Betta Fish Owners?
Why Does My Cat Drool When I Pet Him? Should I Ever Worry About Drool?
Our cat, Beau, has always been a sucker for attention, which is surprising since when we found him he was a stray. Within the first few weeks of getting to know Beau, I noticed that he loved belly rubs and would often begin to drool if we rubbed his stomach for long enough. At first, I wasn't very concerned about the drool, but when Beau started drooling anytime I pet him I … [Read more...] about Why Does My Cat Drool When I Pet Him? Should I Ever Worry About Drool?