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Can Cats Eat Squid?

Nutrition
/ By Amanda K.

Squid is one of the most popular seafood dishes, especially in the Mediterranean where they’re prepared in a variety of ways. In the United States, calamari with a side of marinara sauce or lemon is on many menus. But what about our feline friends? Can we share our squid with them? Can cats eat squid? […]

Can Cats Eat Beets?

Nutrition
/ By Phil R.

Beets were one of the foods I hated when I was a kid. As an adult, beets still aren’t my favorite, but I do enjoy a good bowl of cold borsch or the occasional beet salad from time to time. You may be wondering if beets are a healthy snack for cats. Can cats eat […]

Can Cats Eat Nutella?

Nutrition
/ By Phil R.

Some people may not admit it, but who doesn’t like nutella? Once advertised as “part of a nutritious breakfast,” Nutella was forced to change it’s labeling in response to a lawsuit debunking these nutrition claims. Even if Nutella isn’t a health food, it remains as popular as ever. But, can cats eat nutella? Let’s find […]

Can Two Cats Share a Litter Box?

Care
/ By Amanda K.

When two cats get along, it’s normal for them to share pretty much everything. From food bowls to beds to spots on the couch, cats love to hang out together and can often be found relaxing in pairs. The one thing they may not love sharing, however, is a litter box. While the idea of […]

How Do Cats Jump So High?

Behavior
/ By Phil R.

Few in the animal kingdom can match the all-around athleticism of the cat. Pound-for-pound, the various cat species are some of the strongest, fastest, and most agile creatures that exist. One example of their awesomeness is the cat’s ability to jump. How do cats jump so high? In this article we’ll cover the following: Cat […]

Can Cats Kill Snakes?

Behavior
/ By Phil R.

On a list of ultimate predators, cats and snakes would surely be near the top. From the largest lions and anacondas down to pygmy rattlesnakes and the tiny rusty-spotted cat, all are efficient hunters and masters of the kill. But, what happens when these two carnivores encounter each other? Can cats kill snakes? In this […]

Why Do Cats Stare at You?

Behavior
/ By Amanda K.

All cat owners are familiar with this scene: you’re sitting on the couch, watching TV and minding your own business, when you get an eerie feeling that someone, or something, is watching you. You turn around, feeling a little anxious, only to realize that it’s not your imagination. Your cat is making total, unbreaking, eye […]

Why Do Cats Have Nine Lives?

Behavior
/ By Phil R.

Most people have heard the adage “cats have nine lives.” Have you ever wondered if there is any factual basis to this old legend? The reality is that cats only have one life. But, as we will see below, truth is often stranger than fiction. In this article we’ll cover the following: The Origins of […]

Can Cats Eat Spaghetti?

Nutrition
/ By Amanda K.

Originally exclusive to Italian cuisine, spaghetti has become a popular dish around the world. If you’re eating spaghetti at home, you may notice your cat paying attention to what’s on your plate. While there is a host of human foods that are fine to share with our furry friends, not all “people food” is safe […]

Can Cats Eat Octopus?

Nutrition
/ By Phil R.

I’ve never eaten octopus, but I have had calamari (squid). Octopus, not commonly eaten in the United States outside of Hawaii, is found on the dinner table in many other parts of the world. If you do happen to come across octopus at some point, you may be wondering if it would be okay to […]