Author: Nomi Berger

It’s a question posed by puzzled cat parents everywhere: Do our feline friends truly HATE water?   According to most animal behaviorists and scientists, the answer is more complicated than a simple […]

Feline cerebellar hypoplasia, familiarly called wobbly cat syndrome, is a neurological disorder that occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls coordination, doesn’t fully develop while kittens […]

Although many owners believe that an extremely dry or wet cat nose is indicative of illness, nothing could be further from the truth. Not only are some cats’ noses naturally drier […]

Have you thought of adding some new and different resolutions to your traditional New Year’s list? Have you ever thought about getting involved in the world of cat rescue, but didn’t […]

If your kitty’s breath seems less than fresh lately, there are various reasons behind it, the most common being periodontal disease.   An inflammation of the tissues surrounding your cat’s teeth, it’s […]

While common in people and dogs, glaucoma is rare in cats, but can ultimately lead to blindness. However, an early diagnosis coupled with the proper treatment affords concerned owners a […]

Cardiomyopathy, simply put, refers to a “disease of the heart muscle,” specifically the myocardium. It’s a condition caused by a structural abnormality in one or more of the four chambers of […]

Facts, fun and fanciful, some purr-haps familiar, others new – for the feline fancier in all of you: Genetically, if somewhat surprisingly, a domestic cat is 95.6% tiger! Although humans […]

Although your senior cat may now spend more time lounging and less time playing, she still needs activities to keep her both mentally and physically fit. Could YOU be missing […]

Curious as to whether or not YOUR favorite feline can be taught to lie down on cue? According to pet trainers, it’s, paws down, one of the easiest behaviors a cat […]