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Your cat isn’t “just a regular cat” even if it looks like one. If you’ve got a short-haired tabby that seems a little sturdier, a little calmer, and a lot more photogenic than the average mixed-breed cat, you might actually own an American Shorthair, not a generic Domestic Shorthair. Spoiler: those two names get mixed…
Your cat isn’t wearing a permanent expression of surprise those swept-back ears are just how the breed is built. If you’ve ever done a double take at a cat whose ears curl backward like tiny question marks, you’ve met an American Curl. Spoiler: every single one of these cats traces back to one stray kitten…
Your cat isn’t a bobcat but it’s clearly trying to convince the mail carrier otherwise. That hunting gaze, that stub of a tail, that rolling, powerful walk. If you own an American Bobtail, you already know the double takes are constant. Here’s what’s really going on: this breed looks like it wandered out of the…
Your cat isn’t napping on the windowsill it’s already halfway up the bookshelf, working out how to get to the top of the fridge. If that sentence describes the cat you’re picturing, there’s a good chance you’re picturing an Abyssinian cat. Spoiler: this isn’t a lap cat. It’s a cat that treats your entire house…
Ever notice how every pet insurance ad shows a dog? Cats get left out of the conversation constantly, and it’s costing cat owners money they don’t need to spend. Cat insurance works the same way dog insurance does: pay the vet, submit a claim, get reimbursed based on your deductible and reimbursement rate. The difference…
Most cat owners treat for fleas only when they see them. That’s already too late. By the time you spot one flea on your cat, there are likely hundreds of eggs, larvae, and pupae already living in your carpets, furniture, and bedding, and the infestation is well underway. The good news: once you understand how…