Is My Cat Happy?

Cats are the masters of the poker face. They usually have that impassive expression on their adorable little faces when they are happy or not. Cats are not as expressive over their happiness like, let’s say, a Golden Retriever! Fortunately, there are cues which can tell human cat parents if their furbaby is happy! To answer the question “Is My Cat Happy?”  be observant of these happiness indicators. Indicators Showing the Level of Happiness of …

Cat Is Squinting One Eye

Ever wondered why your cat is squinting one eye? Squinting or keeping the eye partially closed is one of the more easily noticeable signs that there is something wrong with the eye. Even a busy cat owner can easily spot this abnormality with just a cursory glance at their pet. What causes and conditions are likely when a cat is squinting one eye? There are many reasons for this. Let us first familiarize ourselves with …

My Kitten is meowing, why?

Meow. A kitten’s meow is one of the cutest, most adorable sounds you will ever hear! Kittens meow for a number of different reasons. The purpose for meowing changes as kittens grow from being newborns to becoming older kittens. Reasons Newborn Kittens Meow Kittens can already meow at birth but newborn kittens that are healthy and content are generally silent. They meow only to tell their mother that they are either hungry, cold, alone or …

Why do domestic cats need a water fountain?

CATS NEED WATER BUT ARE NOT GREAT DRINKERS Water makes up about 80% of a cat’s body. It is vital to almost all body processes that maintain life. Cats need to drink more water, especially those who are on a dry food diet. But even cats on a wet food diet benefit from the extra water they get from drinking. It has therefore become increasingly more evident that cats need a water fountain in order to …