Dry Skin in Cats

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Cats are normally fastidious animals that take excellent care of their coats. A cat with a healthy hair coat will be free of mats, external parasites, and the coat will be glossy and have a beautiful sheen to it. Cats who have dry skin, another name for it is seborrhea or dandruff, are sending you a signal that something is wrong. So what causes dry skin in cats? Parasites and Infections Dry skin in cats can be caused by an external parasite, like mites or fleas, or a skin infection, such as ringworm or a staph (bacterial) infection. One mite, latin name Cheyletiella, actually has the nickname ‘walking dandruff’, and… Read More Continue Reading

Worms in Cats

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There is possible nothing more disgusting then going to clean out your cat’s litterbox and finding *gasp* a spaghetti like WORM in there! Ok…well, maybe tapeworms left behind on your lap after your cat gets up takes the cake for what is grosser-than-gross. It’s a fact: cats get intestinal worms While you might think that just outdoor cats get worms, indoor cats who hunt mice or have fleas are also at risk. Cats get worms from a variety of places: they can inherit them from their mother, they can get worms from coming into contact with contaminated fecal matter, cats can get worms from the prey that they hunt, and they… Read More Continue Reading

Cats for Rich People

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Ashera First on the list of expensive cats is the Ashera. Its striking appearance is what makes it so memorable. It looks like a mini leopard with spots and stripes. This cat is a cross between an African Serval, an Asian Leopard and a domestic housecat. What you get is a cat that grows up to be about 4 feet long and weigh up to 30 pounds. The Ashera is said to be good with children and enjoys being walked on a leash. The Ashera, developed by a company called Lifestyle Pets, retails for about $22,000. That makes the Ashera the most expensive cat available today. Lifestyle Pets is only… Read More Continue Reading

Do Dogs Really Hate Cats?

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We all have heard it before, how dogs hate cats, but is this really true? Why do cats hate dogs? It seems that the main issue that dogs and cats have with each other lies in their communication methods. Think about this. When a dog wants attention, you will see his ears up, tail wagging, wide eyes and an open mouth. Now imagine if a cat were to look this same way. These mannerisms in a cat would show a completely different situation going on. This is the way that a cat would behave if she wanted you to go away. When a cat greets another cat, they move carefully past… Read More Continue Reading