Some cats have visible balding around the eyes, while others have a slight thinning of the fur above the eyes. A cat may have a single bald patch or many balding patches on areas of the body. Hair loss above the eyes (facial alopecia), near the ears and between the eyes, occurs as cats grow and the hair thins out. Feline hair loss can also be genetic or due to fungal infections, mites, fleas, and […]

Cats are comparatively new to domestication, and still governed by instinct. Your cat does not go missing for hours or a few days because she hates you. Usually, wandering is related to hunting and territorial instincts. Your cat wants to hunt and find new terrain. This could keep her away for days. Your cat may lose track of her surroundings while hunting. She could have sought shelter in a neighbor’s garage and been locked inside. […]

A well-trained corgi can be a great companion for a cat. Training and an appropriate lifestyle are critical, though. Do not assume that a corgi is docile because it is small. Corgis and cats usually get along fine. Corgis have plenty of energy and love to run and herd. This may initially frighten a cat. Once the two pets bond, it will become beneficial. Corgis and cats both enjoy hunting and chasing games. The two […]

Cat nipples, while numerous, are subtle. Unless you have reason to look for a cat’s nipples, you may not notice them at all. These nipples are found in two rows, an inch above the pelvis. Cats can have anywhere between two and ten nipples. Cat nipples are small and pink. It’s easy to mistake them for common pimples. The nipples should not be prominent unless your cat is pregnant. While a cat carries a litter, […]

We often see videos of cats and huskies cuddled up together lovingly on the couch. But how typical is this kind of behavior? Husky dogs have a strong desire to chase cats. So, it can be very difficult to keep cats and huskies together in the same household. That said, every husky dog is completely different. Huskies have a strong prey drive, so they can be aggressive towards cats. If you want to keep a […]

Few mammals are more maternal than felines. Cats make excellent caregivers to their young. If your own cat has birthed a litter, rest assured, she will take excellent care of her babies. This often involves removing the kittens from the nest they were born in. Cats move kittens for privacy and protection. Birthing a litter is a private experience for a cat. She will be exhausted and sore afterward. Your cat will want to recuperate […]