Can Cats Understand Multiple Languages? Dr. Lauren’s Perspective
Happy New Year, everyone! Sorry for the delay on this one – Pancake and I were busy celebrating… Cats have lived with humans for over 10,000 years by various estimates, being present throughout the modern world in varied contexts of societies worldwide.1 The scope of which cats thrive in various cultures, ranging from beloved pets […]
Fun, Forgotten Photos From Last Year
Sometimes my human takes random photos of me — sometimes even a whole series of photos — and then forgets about them! She was going through her iPhone recently and uncovered several sessions that never saw the light of day. The photos were still worth sharing, so here they are! One day, she took several photos of […]
Scatter Feeding Cats – Making Mealtimes More Interesting & Longer Lasting
You may already be aware that I share my home with a few cats. Five to be exact. Each one with their own personalities, eccentricities, and quirks. They also have differing levels of greed, but, with the exception of squidgy Cyril, they all maintain quite a good body condition for indoor cats, and there is […]
How to Make 2024 Your Cat’s Best Year Ever
I bet a lot of you humans out there are making New Year’s resolutions. But you know who isn’t making any? Your cat! Of course, your cat doesn’t have to make any resolutions because they are perfect. But I bet their life could be better, even if you think you’ve given them the best life […]
Working at Home With a Cat: Olga’s Pressure for an Early Dinner
Happy holidays, everyone! We are a day late on publishing my most recent story on account of the holiday season, so thank you for your patience. From all of us at Catster, we hope you had a wonderful long weekend with family, friends, and cats. Transitioning from commuting to working at home was a welcome […]
Kitty Christmas at My House
Happy holidays and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! I’m having a kitty Christmas at home this year. I even have some holiday PJs to wear. Here is a view of the back. And I get to open up a few presents. You may have seen these before! They’ve been hanging on the tree as […]
How Do Cats Know to Use the Litter Box? Vet-Approved Facts
Have you ever considered how cats seem to instinctively know where to go when nature calls, while dogs often require dozens of potty-training repetitions? What makes cats such tidy creatures? Are their brains naturally wired for cleanliness? Despite what many think, cats are not born knowing how to use the litter box, but many learn […]
My Holiday Therapy Cat Visit With the Kids
Usually our first stop at the children’s hospital is the lobby but it was quiet and the front desk person told us there were patients in surgery. So we headed up there instead. And it was good that we did! The moment we arrived, the doctor said, “I know somebody who really wants to see […]
The Perils of Working From Home with a Demanding Cat
Dr. Karyn Kanowski, BVSc MRCVS (Vet) Karyn comes from Queensland, Australia, and has lived in the UK for the past 10 years. In 2010, she graduated from The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science and also has a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology. She is passionate about using evidence, experience, and owner collaboration to provide […]
Holiday Shopping Fun at the Pet Store
I hadn’t been to the big pet store for quite a while. In fact, this was the last time. So my human packed me up and took me down! Ignore the Total Wine sign on the shopping cart. All the carts in this shopping center get mixed up. And although my human would have liked […]