About Cats

Cats Missing Humans: Do Cats Miss You?

Do Cats Miss You
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley April 19, 2019 Cats have a reputation for being independent and many people may assume that they are not as loyal or atta...

Cat Whiskers: Q&A

cat whiskers
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley April 18, 2019 One of the most prominent and endearing features on a cat is their whiskers. As cat owners, we notice the ...

Cat Body Language: The Way Your Cat Communicates

Cat Body Language
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley April 06, 2019 Humans are unique in that we use language to communicate with one another. However, many other animals use...

Why Do Cats Purr?

Cat Purring Why Do Cats Purr
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley March 21, 2019 One of the best parts of owning a cat is hearing their purrs. The sound is comforting to cat parents becau...

Cats and Catnip: Exploring Catnip and Catnip Alternatives

Cats and Catnip Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley March 05, 2019 Environmental enrichment is an important component of keeping our cats happy and healthy. Cats are skilled...

Cat Diet: Wet Food vs. Dry Food

Cat Food Wet Versus Dry Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley February 04, 2019 As pet parents, we strive to provide our pets the best care that we can which includes the kind of food...

Cat Senses: An Exploration

Cat Senses Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley January 22, 2019 Knowing how our animals experience the world around them is important in being the best pet parents we c...

Cat Behavioral Problems: 3 Common Types

Cat Behavioral Problems Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley December 30, 2018 Cats continue to grow in popularity as household pets with 30.4% of U.S. households owning at least one...

Staying Hydrated: Your Cat’s Water Requirement

Cat Water Requirement Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley December 15, 2018 When we think of cats, we often think about the old myth that cats hate water. But despite their specif...

Cat Vision: Seeing with Cat Eyes

Cat Vision Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley December 01, 2018 Animals use a lot of senses, such as sight, sound, and scent to navigate the world around them. For man...

Cat Play Behavior: Researching Fun

Cat Play Behavior Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley November 03, 2018 Play is a behavior displayed in many different animals, including humans, and of course, cats! It is of...

Cat Food and Diet: Researching the Cat Munchies

Cat Food and Diet Petozy
By Dr. Carly I. O'Malley October 21, 2018 One of the most common questions cat parents have is about what diet is best for their cat. In recent ye...