Whenever I ask people how many words they think a cat can understand, they often guess “0″ or “3″. I am amazed because some of these people actually have cats in their lives.
I guess they figure cats can’t comprehend a single thing we humans are trying to say, so don’t really expect much of a relationship [...]
The Pet Pundit
Humane Education and Writings on Animal Issues
Tag Archives: Cats
A simple guide to cat talk
Adapting to the rhythms of cats
Very often, we make concessions for our feline friends that we would never consider making for dogs or even our human family members.
For example, you probably can’t tell, but I am typing this column with my left hand because my cat has fallen asleep on my right arm. I don’t wake her because I am [...]
Top 10 pet poisons of 2008
Curiosity can kill the cat, but it can kill the dog also. In 2008, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) in Urbana, IL, handled more than 140,000 cases of pets exposed to toxic substances, many of which included everyday household products kept around the house. Based on those calls, here’s the ASPCA’s top 10 pet poisons [...]
New Year’s resolutions learned from dogs and cats
While everyone is pondering their New Year’s resolutions, I have decided to venture forth this year as if my dogs and cats were my closest advisors. Here’s what pets teach about the important things in life.
There’s always time to stop and smell stuff.
Sticking to your diet means eating only what’s on your plate, not the plate itself.
Ice cubes can be good snacks, as long [...]
Tips on finding your lost dog or cat
Losing a pet is very stressful and a cause for anxiety. As you worry about your pet’s whereabouts and safety, you might not be thinking straight, so it can be helpful to have a handy “to do” list to make sure you cover all your bases. By following a few simple tips, you will stand a [...]
