Cat Tales
Inspiring stories about cats and their behaviors written by award winning writer and Furry Friends volunteer Nomi Berger.
Adult Cats and Sleep
Have you considered why your adult kitty seems to be sleeping more frequently as she gets older? Here are some of the reasons for this increase in sleep that you may want to consider.
Why Cats Hiss
Hissing can be a protective measure a cat uses to ensure her kittens are safe. Read on to learn more about why your kitty may hiss in particular situations.
Prebiotics vs. Probiotics for Cats
Just as people need beneficial bacteria in their digestive systems, cats do as well! Read on to find out more about how Prebiotics and Probiotics can assist in your cat’s nutrition.
Felines and Food Allergies
It is thought perhaps 15% of cats suffer from food allergies. Read on to learn more about how to determine whether your kitty suffers from food allergies.
Polydactyl Cats
Polydactyl kitties have at least one or two extra toes on their foot pads. Some think this trait makes them more adept at catching prey.
Cats and Tone of Voice
The way that you approach your kitty and the tone of voice you employ could make all the difference in the response you receive from your pet.
Felines and Finger Pointing
This Cat Tale tells the story or why you might not want to point your finger at your kitty when talking with her.
Cats and Whiskers
This story is all about why our kitties have whiskers and how important they are to their well-being.
Reasons Cats Love Windows
This is a story about why our kitties LOVE to sit near windows. There are many reasons, but here we name just a few.
Can Cats See in the Dark?
Do you wonder whether or not your cat needs a nightlight on in order to see around your house in the dark? Well….wonder no more! Nomi explains all about cat vision in today’s newest Cat Tale story.
Why Cats Twitch their Tails
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Your kitties’ tails can tell you a great deal about their state of mind and also their health. Read more about cats’ tails in Nomi’s latest story.
What IS a Domestic Shorthair Cat?
One of the many benefits of choosing to have a Domestic Shorthair kitty is the fact that they benefit from sharing a wide-ranging gene pool. They also tend to live longer lives. Read more about these benefits in Nomi’s latest Cat Tale story.
Why Cats Groom Each Other
Are you lucky enough to have two kitties that love to groom each other? Count your blessings, as this is not always the case even with kitty siblings. Read on to learn more about why cats like to groom one another.
13 Hypoallergenic Cats for Allergy Sufferers
If you are one of the many people who find themselves allergic to cat dander, you will want to read this Cat Tale! Here are 13 breeds of cats that have a reduced amount of dander in their saliva and fur. You might find your perfect pet!
Cats and Airplane Ears
Cats have the most amazing ability to rotate and swivel their ears independently of one another. Read on to learn more about how they do they accomplish this, and what they may be feeling when their ears are flattened out.
Do Cats Really Have Nine Lives?
Kitties have the most amazing abilities to leap and navigate impossible looking spaces. Read on to learn more about whether it’s really true that cats DO have nine lives.
Cats and Jumping
Have you ever wondered how your kitties can accomplish such high leaps in a single bound? Wonder no more; in Nomi’s latest cat tale you will learn all about how they are able to accomplish such feats.
Can Cats Drink Milk?
Have you ever wondered whether it is a good idea to feed your kitties cow’s milk? If so, you will want to read this article to learn more about why this is not a good idea at all.
Superfecundation in Female Cats
This story is about how super fertile female cats can overpopulate the world if left to multiply and have new litters of kittens many times per year. This is why we need to ensure we spay and neuter our kitties!
When Cats Are “Affection Eaters”
Have you recently introduced a new kitty into your household, and are wondering how to really make them feel at home? Read on to discover some tips about how some kitties like to have their people nearby when they are being fed.