Kitties are so cute. When they’re born they’re blind, deaf, unable to walk and utterly helpless balls of fluff; but don’t be fooled. Within a few months these little bundles of fur will be tiny hunters, equipped with all the tools they need to survive in the wild. They have forward-facing eyes that can see in the dark, padded paws … Read More
When Do Male Cats Start Spraying?
One of the most common reasons that pet owners surrender male cats to animal shelters is urine spraying. Even though cats only deposit a small amount of urine when they spray, the effects on a pet owner’s home and belongings can be devastating. The good news is that the vast majority of cats never spray. And for cats that do … Read More
When Do Cats Go into Heat (Estrus)?
When a cat enters the phase of the reproductive cycle in which she is receptive to males and mating, she is considered to be “in heat.” Another name for this phase in a female cat is estrus. When a cat is in estrus, she displays some remarkable changes in behavior. Understanding and predicting your cat’s heat cycle will help you … Read More