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Who doesn’t love rewarding a curious cat with a treat? There you are indulging in your favorite snack or fruit. Suddenly a hairy face bobs …
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Did you know that all kittens are born with blue eyes? However, once most kittens reach six weeks of age the melatonin kicks in and most cats develop a different eye colour. However, there are some cat breeds that have a recessive gene which means that their eyes will stay blue. So if you have [...]
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If you love and admire your cat like I expect you do, then you’ve most likely thought about what it must be like to walk in their paws. Wouldn’t it be great if they had cameras for cat collars so you could see how they experience the world and what life looks like from all [...]
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Whether you’re a new cat parent or a seasoned owner, a biting cat is sure to raise some questions. While biting isn’t uncommon amongst cats, this may be painful or may indicate deeper behavioral issues. So how to train a cat not to bite? Either way, like your cat eating your hair, biting can sometimes [...]
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Once you’ve chosen your new feline member of the family, you need to give it a name that suits it. Deciding on a name that …
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When humans bite their nails, it’s usually dismissed as a nervous tick or merely a bad habit. At worst, it is thought of as impolite or unhygienic. Why do cats bite their nails? While it’s generally considered normal, it can sometimes be a cause for concern for reasons we’ll discuss below. Cats chew their claws [...]
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As the owner of a long-haired cat, I love how fluffy my favourite feline becomes, particularly over winter. However, I don’t love the fact that …
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Traveling with your furry feline can either be a walk in the park, or a living nightmare. Compared to man’s best friend, cats are pretty nervous when it comes to traveling outside of their familiar environment so a travel litter box can be a great idea. And while dogs may have an easy time going [...]
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With their characteristic leopard-like spots and tiger-like stripes, Bengals often have names based on their appearance. But you could also go another way and honor …
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Our kitties are creatures full of mystery. One moment you’ll see your furbaby kneading your stomach, head butting or rubbing up against you, and the next, they act as if they don’t know who you are. They may go from purring little sweethearts and suddenly despise the sight of you. What causes the switch to [...]
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Of course, all cats start out small. But which breeds stay small? Depending on your living situation a physically small cat may be important. If that is the case do avoid Maine Coon cats as they are the largest cat breed. On average a cat weighs 10 pounds. Smaller breeds will weigh in between 5 [...]
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We love all felines at The Discerning Cat but we have to admit there are some cat breeds that stand out from the crowd. These …
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Depending on which source you use there are between 44 and 73 recognised cat breeds in the world. But what makes for rare cat breeds? Each year the Cat Fanciers Association releases a report listing cat breeds based on the number of cats registered for each breed in the last year. This, of course, tends [...]
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Bringing home your new Ginger kitty is exciting; the only thing that might compare to that excitement is giving them a name. You’ll probably be …
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What do you do when your feline companion suddenly stops eating? He no longer enjoys his favorite treats and pulls his nose up to a tasty meaty meal. Cat parents know that these furry friends are notoriously picky, especially when it comes to food, and not knowing why they refuse to eat can cause anxiety [...]
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Cats have a reputation for being stand-offish and often disinterested. But this reputation can often be very wrong. I have a Siberian cat Alexei and …
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Although we always seem to hear about black cats the most, grey is a very common cat coat colour. Grey is often called blue in the world of kitties. Cats come in solid shades of grey as well as grey patterns for tabbies. Many of the popular cat breeds have grey as an option and [...]
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Why do cats chase their tails? Does your cat chase its own tail? My cat Alexei certainly does and I always find it very amusing. I didn’t realise that cats actually did this until I got my Siberian cat. However, a cat chasing its own tail can have several meanings – not all of which [...]
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Finding the ideal name for your slinky Siamese can require quite a bit of research. But never fear, I’ve found some sweet, charming, and sassy …
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You’ve probably seen your cat in this famous Halloween pose. Tail up, back stretched upwards, and just enjoying the moment. But why do cats arch their back? Cats tend to do very funny things, like claw at us and lick our noses. But one of the most famous and unique cat behaviors is the arching [...]
