Category Archives: About Cats

Does your cat have an animal friend? Some cats seem to have invisible friends. Have you ever watched your cat play, dart, dodge, leap and swat at something unseen? I’ve often wondered if Olivia has an invisible friend. She has … Continue reading →

How many times a day does your cat (or cats) make you laugh? There’s no doubt that cats are comical—little comedians. They play, they leap, they curl up and stretch in interesting positions, hide out, interact with other cats and … Continue reading →

We know how popular cats are since the advent of the internet, but did you know that cats were used in advertising all sorts of things long before YouTube and FaceBook? Here’s a photo of a poster in my office … Continue reading →

We all know that cats are probably the most manipulative animals around. They are experts at using their wiles to get their way. If that doesn’t work, they might try laying a guilt trip on you. Cats have been known … Continue reading →

Is your cat a hidey cat or does she love having visitors? Is she used to the vacuum cleaner and the mop, or does she still skitter away when they come out? Will she snuggle in your lap when you … Continue reading →

Here’s another blast from the past. I posted this in March of 2009—yes, a dozen years ago. There’s nothing quite as comforting and joyful as hugging or petting a cat. Experts say that just being around a cat can lower … Continue reading →

As we discussed recently in a post, all cats come with unique and charming traits and may develop some interesting habits. I’ve known dozens of cats—each with something different about them. You probably have, too. I’ve shared a lot here … Continue reading →

In recent days, a team of researchers from China, Malaysia, Russia, and the US learned something new about cats. The domestic cat does not share any DNA with the Chinese Mountain Cat. I hadn’t even heard of the Chinese Mountain … Continue reading →