Have you heard of toebeans? It's the cutest way to talk about your cat's feet! Just like your fingers and toes are called digits, cat's toes are officially called digital pads, but saying toe beans is much cuter, because if you look at a cat's paw pads, you'll notice their toes look like jelly beans! So, now let's stop pussyfooting around and dive into the world of those cute little bean toes! According to Rover.com, Cat toe beans are used as shock absorbers. Everyone has heard about how cats (almost) always land on their feet, and when they do, those cute cat beans come into play by absorbing some of the impact of their fall. LitterRobot.com points out that cat...
It's labor day here in the U.S. and that got me thinking about all those hardworking cats out there who work for a living and get paid in mice! Cats all over the world have an important job in keeping pests under control! One of the best jobs for cats is an exterminator, so anywhere there are mice, cats can offer their services as mouse catchers! One place where there could be mice is in barns! Mice like to eat the same kinds of things that horses and cows like to eat, so barn cats help out by taking out the mice and keeping the animal feed safe for the barnyard animals! Jennifer Poindexter points out on morningchores.com that cats on the...
You have very likely heard of catnip, but do you know about cat grass? According to cats.com cat grass is not just one specific plant like catnip is, but a variety of grasses. It could be wheatgrass, oat grass, rye grass, barley grass, alfalfa grass or flax grass, or even a mix of them. (Our cat grass kits contain wheat grass seeds.) You may have heard it said that cats will eat grass only if they are sick. According to Excitedcats.com this is not the case. They note that in a survey of cat owners, 71% of cat owners saw their cat eating grass, but only 11% to 27% of those cats (depending on their age) were seen throwing up. ...
Last week we posted an article about cats licking, which made us think about cats tongues, so this week we decided we'd go a little more in depth on the topic of cat's tongues! We mentioned in our earlier post that the tongue of a cat is covered with tiny, backward facing, spines called papillae. According to cats.com, these spines are made from keratin, which is the same stuff a cat's claws and fur are made from and also the same stuff our fingernails and hair is made from! No wonder it feels like sandpaper when a cat licks you! So, what good are a cat's tongue spikes? All cats have them, including lions and tigers, not just your cat...
If you've been around cats at all, you will likely have seen them licking themselves, which is their way of taking a bath! Their tongues are particularly well suited for this job. They have tiny little barbs on them to help remove dirt and loose hair from their fur. These little spines are what make their tongues feel like sandpaper when they are licking you! But, why do my cats lick me? What does it mean when a cat licks you? According to PetMD, there are several possible reasons. When I first noticed my cat licking me, I thought maybe they were trying to see if I would make a good dinner. That's not quite the answer, but PetMD does...
