It happens as soon as the weather warms up: flea invasion. The animal kingdom scratches in desperation as these creatures take over their bodies. Being made of paper I don’t suffer any of the symptoms and actually have made friends with a few of the parasites, so much so that […]
Dr. Avocado
In this section “Dr. Avocado” (title purely for entertainment purposes), lends a paw to help you understand the complicated psyche and health related issues of cats. In English and Spanish. / En esta sección el “Dr. Avocado” (título es puramente para entretenimiento), te da una patita para ayudarte a entender la complicada psiquis y problemas de salud gatuna. Es español e inglés.
Don’t believe the hype: your cat is happy indoors
Sure we look oh so cool hanging out outside, climbing trees and jumping from rooftops with enviable confidence but know this: that outdoor loving feline runs a lot of risks and has a very short life span. And while some of them prefer it that way, trust me when I […]
Stay hydrated my friends. Water will keep you alive.
We start our Excellent Summer Series with a very important lesson: Hydration. Our relationship with water is a funky one. While it is totally true that the act of bathing using H2O along with some smelly shampoo can bring out the tiger hidden way inside, when we talk about drinking […]
Are cats social animals?
This week we will answer a few common questions regarding one of the most common feline misconceptions: cats are loners and prefer to live on their own. Who came up with this idea? Dog-loving people? Sure, dogs live by a hierarchy code where they follow the alpha male everywhere while […]
Urinary Tract Infections and Cats: pain and misery surround the litterbox
There are many ailments that can ruin the mood for any cat (fleas, allergies, a bath); but none are as effective in achieving its goal as the pesty Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). Yes, it is the “hurts when I pee” disease and it is a serious condition. You’ve […]
5 reasons to praise Mama Cat, the bravest of them all
This week, I will devote my attention to that classy lady that made me who I am: my mommy. Yes, I too had one and she was everything a mama cat should be. The influence of mama cat in the life of every kitten is enormous. It is her that […]