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When Reinhardt, Siberian cat and part-time adventurer, and his mom first started leash walking, the pair didn’t just clip into a leash and head out. Hayley Vendiola, devoted cat mom and Reinhardt’s adventure buddy, told CBC News walking on a leash started young for the Siberian cat. In his kitten days, as a matter of

While felines aren’t known for sharing much in common with canines, there are some cat breeds that act like dogs, which means you just might have the best of both worlds if you have a puppy cat on your hands! The idea of doglike cats certainly surprises some people as many believe cats to be

Having a puppy is one of the best feelings in the world. And taking care of them can be burdensome, but it’s worth it. Speaking of care, it is important to talk about a puppy’s nutritional needs. As most of you know, a puppy’s nutritional needs are way different than adult dogs. But as puppies

Hey, cat lover, do you know this scenario? You and the feline BFF are merrily playing or just chilling on the couch, and suddenly, you’ve got a blur of claws and teeth on your now bleeding and shredded hands. Then, away the attack-beast runs, leaving you to drip your own life force and wonder what

It is always a great feeling to have pets but having them can be very challenging but at the same time super rewarding. Things can get difficult, especially on days when your dog is being naughty like tearing his favourite stuffed toy to shreds, peeing in places he should not, and stuff like that. In

Nobody knows better than you about your cat! Cats hide nearly everything (particularly pain), so you might not know that they’re suffering from some unpleasant sensation or pain. Their enigmatic behavior is a hold-up to their history when they lived in the wild instead of our living rooms. Back then, cats showing signs of sickness

Greetings, my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest here, coming to you vexed and betrayed… Why am I betrayed, you ask? Well, the first thing one needs to know about my home: we don’t close the doors. Yes, the front and back doors remain closed, locking out the dangers of the wild world. But

Adopting a new pet can be as intimidating as it is exciting. Even if you already have one, two or more furry four-legged members in your home, taking care of them often comes along with plenty of questions. As pet lovers, we all want the best for our furry loved ones and strive to provide

We often dismiss fleas by arguing they are tiny insects that can only suck blood and are not all that threatening. In some cases this belief is true but largely, fleas are more than capable of spreading a number of illnesses to both animals and humans. They transmit various diseases when they take a blood

Learning the obesity statistics, it is estimated that 58% of cats and 54% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. Compared to dogs, cats are more prone to this problem and their rate is higher too. The statistics is quite a nerve triggering for every pet parent.  Lest your pet is unattended

All parents out there would want their pets to be healthy and happy all times. One way to achieve this goal is to make sure that the pet gets the required nutrition from whatever they eat. Some pets do not like certain foods, or they may have allergies to some foods. Moreover, some pets may

Felines have a reputation for being about as trainable as a herd of eels, but did you know cats actually respond very well to clicker training. As cats respond better to positive reinforcement than negative reaction and punishment, offering them food, a favorite toy, or special love pats can motivate them to do just as

Dog’s are enthusiastic walkers. Anytime you call on them for a walk, they bound up to you as if it’s a treat on offer. Usually, early morning or afternoon is the ideal time to walk dogs. But, dog owners with a busy schedule prefer night time because of the calm and quiet and no traffic

Greetings, pawsome human minions! Forrest Wisewhiskers coming your way again with answers to your most burning cat questions. For our chat today, I want to address the questions my parents ask me all the time. I’m sure they know the answers to their regular queries, but they still think me a strange creature anyhow. Fair

Cats are noble beings exalted above us all and they seem to know this fact well. As cat lovers, we can’t help but agree! And we also believe our kitty darlings deserve crowns to celebrate their royal status. So, let’s get crafty and make your cat the crown she deserves. You won’t need much more

The holidays have officially arrived and now as Christmas seems to start soon as the Halloween ends, there seems more fun to gather and enjoy with your furry pal. Whether the Christmas day fills your heart with joy or sends you a thrilling sensation, you need to figure out how would you like to spend

Cats can be fur-coated mysteries where feelings are concerned. True, when your cat purrs in your embrace, the cat’s happiness seems obvious. And, there’s no missing a hissing cat is an angry one, but these are fleeting emotions. What about the overall disposition of your feline friend? Is your kitty happy or a sad cat?

As cat lovers, we understand a lot of what our cats tell us. We know the subtle nuances of our cat’s meows, chirps, and trills, but no matter how fluent we might be in the feline language, humans will never quite master the tongue. If we were to ask our cats, they’d probably tell us

Cats are purrfect in all ways. Just ask any cat lover and they’ll count the way cats reign over us. But, here’s a surprise. For all their ability to pounce a skittering lizard or fluttery butterfly, cats don’t have the eagle-eye acuity we might have thought. Human and feline eyes are built differently and the

Each and every cat is a special being unto themselves! They all have quirks that make them unique and endearing, but like us, cats fall into different personality types. After conducting a study involving around 200 cats parents, Dr. Lauren Finka of the University of Lincoln tells us cats generally fit within one of 5

Thanksgiving and pets go hand in hand, and aren’t you thankful to your furry friend for their unconditional love and friendship. And during this holiday, you would definitely like to make it special celebrating it by cooking various kinds of platters, decorating house, and making plans for travelling. But, in your full festive mood don’t

Greetings pawsome human minions. Your feline friend Forrest here, coming once again to impart important cat wisdom. I’m on my way to nap in my chair on the porch. The sun has almost reached optimal cushion warming position and I’m quite looking forward to a doze as I just finished a play session with my

Greetings, my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest Wisewhiskers here, back again with some cat knowledge for the humans. Our topic today comes courtesy a lady I know as my Auntie. She’s mom’s sister or something and likes to come hang out sometimes. Auntie has a cat and she often questions me about the

As cat parents, we work hard to learn the language of the feline so we might better communicate with our kitty darlings. And one of the favorite ways we speak with our cats is the slow blink! Cat lovers know that luxuriously long blink is a sign of a happy, friendly feline. But now, research

Researchers at the University of Exeter in England have determined cat parents typically fall into one of five categories thanks to an ongoing study that looks at the effect of cats on local wildlife populations and how best to manage hunting activities in order to minimize loss of small prey animals. The project, “Cats, Cat

Greetings my pawsome human minions and cat cohorts. Forrest the cat, back again, with more info that might shed light on why your cat does odd things! And today’s topic is one that often leaves humans scratching their heads and not because of fleas. I’m a curious sort of guy. It comes naturally and I’ve

National Animal Safety and Protection Month is observed all over the United States in the month of October each month. This occasion reminds us all of the responsibility that comes while being a pet parent. It not only helps us to raise awareness among the general public, but at the same time, it helps us

Questions abound when it comes to the motivations of cats and a recent documentary aims to shed light on the feline mystery. Aired on BBC, Cat Tales: In From the Wild satisfies some of the curiosities cat parents hold when it comes to their kitties. The documentary outlines the wild feline’s trek to domestication as