To Westerners, the word “kawaii” is often associated with cuteness. However, in Japan, the term takes a whole new meaning. “Kawaii” (whose noun is Kawaisa) embraces the concept of cuteness, non-threatening, lovable, innocent-looking, and well-meaning…
Sneezing, running nose, swollen eyes, and coughing are worrying signs to any cat parent. But like humans, felines’ upper respiratory infections are common. The Feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1) and Feline calicivirus (FCV) viruses cause…
Cats are not humans. As a result, cats can eat foods that humans can’t eat. Similarly, cats can’t eat foods that humans can eat. Due to this, it can be a very bad idea to…
There are some animals that need to eat seemingly constantly. In contrast, there are other animals that can wait weeks between meals without issue. Cats don’t belong to either extreme. Instead, our feline companions are…
Snake plant can refer to more than one plant species. However, the term tends to refer to Dracaena trifasciata, which used to be classified as Sansevieria trifasciata until recent times. Regardless, snake plants are a…
Cats are good for people who do not have allergies to their saliva or fur. They are known to provide companionship and entertainment that improves mood and emotional health. Cats also have a positive impact…
Cats aren’t humans. As a result, it is a good idea to be careful about feeding them human foods. After all, there is a wide range of foods that cats can eat that humans shouldn’t…
If your cat spends more time scratching than snoozing, it might be time to face up to the possibility that your feline friend has a bad case of fleas. At some point or another, most…
Generally speaking, color blindness doesn’t mean total color blindness, which is a very serious issue that can make it impossible for people to see under either sunlight or some other source of bright light. Instead,…