Cat Tales

The anal glands, sometimes called anal sacs, are two small pouches situated on either side of a cat’s anus -- at approximately the four o’clock and eight o’clock positions. Both […]

Have you ever paw-ndered the reasons behind your favorite feline’s penchant for stalking and pouncing? Being an integral part of every cat’s nature, all of them stalk and pounce – kittens, […]

Is your favorite feline continually meowing for more food, paw-lease? If so, the cause may be either physical or psychological. Consider then, the following five reasons for this behavior:   Your cat […]

The problem of pet overpopulation is a global one and requires a solution on a global scale. But like every journey that begins with a single step, this particular journey […]

All too common in cats, arthritis (also called degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis) is a chronic, painful and progressive condition that involves their joints, particularly as they age. Normally, the cartilage […]

Curious about caterwauling or are you already familiar with the eerie sound emanating from your favorite furry friend? For those who have never heard it, caterwauling is a high-pitched, melodic and […]

No Kittens as Gifts at Christmas With the approach of the holidays, everyone’s thoughts turn naturally to the happy chore of gift giving to those nearest and dearest to them. While […]

A common illness in cats, it’s similar to a cold but can be far more serious. Caused by either viruses or bacteria, it targets the upper airway -- the throat, […]

A little understood condition, feline chin acne is basically a disorder of follicular keratinization (the overproduction of keratin, a protein found in the outer layer of the skin). Once excess […]

Are you all too familiar with the sight of your favorite feline excessively licking her paws? Have you ever pondered the possible reason or combination of reasons behind it? If […]