The short answer is no; there are no hypoallergenic cat breeds. However, many people with allergies to cats are able to find a way to live with them happily and comfortably. It is a common misconception that people are allergic to a cat’s fur. In truth, people react to proteins…
Cats are expressive animals that use both verbal and nonverbal language to communicate. Like other animals, cats use their ears to listen to their surroundings; however, their ears can also express emotion. A neutral ear position may mean that your cat feels happy and relaxed, while ears that are low…
Have you ever wondered why cats’ eyes are so unique? Instead of having circular pupils like humans, dogs, and many other animals, they have vertical pupils shaped like slits. When a cat becomes excited or is ready to pounce, its pupils become large and round. Cats also have an inner…
The Best Foods for Older Cats Rated & Reviewed What’s most important when choosing a food for your senior kitty? Here’s the 5 things we look for in a food for kitties in their golden years: Digestibility – Your cat’s digestive system changes as they age. We look for…
Sparkling lights, garland, and ornaments are staples at Christmas time. However, it’s important to remember that some holiday decorations pose safety risks for your pets. Before decking your halls with boughs of holly, learn why certain decorations are dangerous in pet-friendly homes and how to keep your house safe for…
Our pets need a lot of supplies, and the cost can add up quickly. I remember when my son won a goldfish at the July 4th Carnival. After dropping off our new family member Pluto in his little plastic baggy of water, we headed to the pet store. Pluto needed…
The start of a new year provides an opportunity to think about the future and positive changes we want to make for ourselves and our family – pets included. This year, consider making your New Year’s resolutions with your furry companion in mind. The following New Year’s resolution ideas are…
Is dry pet food’s decades-long dominance on the wane? The popular, convenient product format is not going away anytime soon, but it’s taking on challengers, particularly wet pet food. In the U.S., dry pet food still enjoys a 60% market share, according to Packaged Facts’ latest report, “U.S. Pet Market…
Nothing is as striking as seeing a snowy white cat with crystal clear blue eyes. But, it may come as a surprise to learn that most white-coated blue-eyed cats are deaf. But what is the reason for deafness to become so prevalent in white-coated cats? It turns out that inherited…
By 2025, pet food e-commerce will account for 55% of total U.S. pet food sales, projects a new report from Packaged Facts, “U.S. Pet Market Update: Pet Food Focus, 2021.” That would follow a jump from 32% of U.S. sales in 2020 to a projected 37% by the end of…