“Honest as the cat”

Some people hate cats because of their habit of snitching meat—and “meat” might also include pet birds and fish . Well, why not? To a cat, if...

Do they recognize their mother?

kittens in the same litter can have different fathers). But it does strike some people as odd that kittens, once grown and separated from t...

Cat meets skunk

Wild skunks are the most easygoing, amiable animals in the world. They can afford to be, for they don’t need to bite or scratch their enemie...

Cat massage

Massage is very “in” these days, with people sometimes paying high prices for the supposed benefits of getting a relaxing massage from a prof...

Poor excuses for mothers?

kittens are about fifty days old, a mother seems to realize they are ready for the world. Her work is done, and there is no anxiety about ...

Claw caps

old nails grow out. The cat still goes through the motions of clawing (as do declawed cats), but the claw caps keep the claws from doing an...

Multiple meanings of “litter”

English word “litter” is rooted in the old French word, and it has two related meanings that apply to cats. A “litter” of kittens reflects t...