As an experienced cat owner, friends who look to adopt a kitten often go to me for advice on how to go about adopting one, which cat food they should buy, and how they can take care of their future cat. Although they would have several questions at once, I don’t usually mind answering all of them and reassure them … Read More
What’s Wrong With My Cat?
Your cat is a sensitive biological machine, just like you are. However, when he’s not feeling well he can’t just jump up on your lap, tap you on the shoulder and say: “hey, Ma – I need to go to the vet! My tummy hurts!” So when your cat feels sick, How do you know? How can you tell what’s … Read More
When Do Kittens Open Their Eyes?
When kittens emerge from the womb after Mommy has carried them for around sixty-three days, they’re not exactly impressive. They’re blind, deaf almost hairless and unable to walk. The only senses available to them are touch and smell, which they mostly use for finding their way to the milk supply! During these first few days they can’t even meow properly, … Read More
What is the Life Cycle of a Cat?
Just like us, cats go through various life stages from birth to death. And just like us, when they’re born they’re helpless without the constant attendance of a devoted mother. The life cycle of a cat is fascinating. At birth their eyes are gummed shut and their ears folded closed. They can’t even walk. It takes about a month before … Read More
How Many Kittens Can a Cat Have?
This is a really good question, since there are a lot of different types of cat, from the absolutely HUGE to the size that can sit on your lap, (which is what mine is doing right now,) and a lot of sizes in between. So to start on how many kittens can a cat have, let’s explore the one we … Read More