Articles written by Jennifer Copley

There are a number of illnesses and other problems that can cause abdominal swelling (bulging stomach) in cats and kittens.

Apr 28, 2012 - Jennifer Copley

The following are some of the most common causes of limping in cats, along with information about treatments for each condition.

Mar 26, 2012 - Jennifer Copley

Cats may develop dull coats for a number of reasons, many of which are easily treatable.

Feb 28, 2012 - Jennifer Copley

A dog's life expectancy is affected by a number of factors, including size, breed, gender, and whether or not the dog has been spayed or neutered.

Jan 23, 2012 - Jennifer Copley

Anecdotal evidence suggests that some cats thrive on raw diets, but only if owners take steps to mitigate the risks associated with raw feeding.

Dec 28, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Dental diets for cats comprise kibbles specially engineered to scrape plaque from teeth. Such diets may carry some health risks if fed exclusively.

Nov 8, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Many human foods are poisonous to pets. Learn which foods to keep out of reach of cats and dogs to prevent tragic accidents.

Oct 19, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

How old is your cat in people years? Contrary to popular belief, one human year does not equal seven cat years.

Sep 23, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The American Wirehair breed, which arose due to a spontaneous mutation in a litter of barn kittens, is notable for its unusual coat of wiry, kinked fur.

Aug 28, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Friendly, gentle, and easy-going, the Norwegian Forest Cat makes a great family pet.

Jul 29, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The Donskoy, also known as the Don Sphynx, the Don Hairless, and the Russian Hairless, originated with a single rescue kitten.

Jun 29, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The Kurilian Bobtail, a natural cat breed with some unusual characteristics, arose on the Sakhalin and Kuril Islands.

May 30, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The Dog Who Rescues Cats is the remarkable story of a dog named Ginny who saved approximately 900 cats during her lifetime.

May 4, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The Colourpoint Shorthair, an intelligent, affectionate breed, was created by crossing Siamese cats with American Shorthairs and Abyssinians.

Apr 29, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Inflammatory bowel disease or IBD, which causes severe digestive upsets in cats, may be triggered by poor quality cat food.

Apr 16, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Feline lower urinary tract disease, a common cause of house soiling in cats, may be triggered by a variety of issues.

Apr 4, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

There are four basic tabby types - classic, mackerel, spotted, and ticked - as well as tabby variants such as patched tabbies and shaded cats.

Mar 27, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The following are some facts about bicolour cat patterns, famous black and white cats, and a controversial website featuring cats that look like Hitler.

Mar 22, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

The following are some facts about black cat genetics, temperament, breeds, and superstitions, as well reasons why black cats are least likely to be adopted

Mar 18, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article explains the difference between albinos and other white cats, lists white cat breeds, and discusses issues such as deafness and skin cancer.

Mar 9, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Although no one knows for sure why some cats play with their water, experts have put forth a couple of theories.

Feb 24, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article lists symptoms of and treatments for feline heart diseases such as HCM, a common cardiomyopathy in cats.

Feb 21, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

There are a number of illnesses that can trigger excessive thirst (polydipsia) and urination (polyuria) in cats.

Feb 16, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Feline Calicivirus (FCV) is a common cause of cat flu.

Feb 12, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis (also known as Feline Herpes) is a common cause of cat flu.

Feb 10, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

There are safe, all-natural slug and snail control strategies that will rid your plants of pests and put those pests to work in your compost pile.

Feb 7, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article answers many commonly asked questions about kittens.

Feb 4, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article provides a glossary of words used by cat breeders.

Feb 3, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

What is an ailurophile? Why are cats described as crepuscular? What are vibrissae? This article has the answers to these questions and others.

Jan 28, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Why are male cats called Toms? What do you call a group of cats? What is a Meezer? This article has the answers to these questions and more.

Jan 27, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article describes the various facial shapes, body types, and kinds of fur found among both purebreds and non-pedigreed domestic cats.

Jan 27, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article explains the sometimes confusing colour and pattern terminology used to describe cats.

Jan 26, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Humans and dogs are omnivores whereas cats are obligate carnivores. This article explains why cats are different.

Jan 20, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Because cats are obligate carnivores, vegan diets pose a number of health risks.

Jan 20, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article lists the arguments that have been made on behalf of switching cats and dogs to vegetarian diets.

Jan 20, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

What do veterinarians, veterinary nutritionists, and animal organizations have to say about vegetarian and vegan diets for cats?

Jan 19, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article lists the causes of fever in pets and provides guidance on how to care for a cat or dog with a fever.

Jan 14, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Many people ask if it's safe to feed a cat dog food or if it's okay to feed a dog cat food. This article has the answers to these questions.

Jan 14, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article provides a list of the most common mistakes owners make when choosing what to feed their cats.

Jan 8, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article lists the most common mistakes made by cat owners, some of which can have deadly consequences.

Jan 4, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

This article discusses the pros and cons of collars with ID, GPS and RFID tracking, tattoos, and microchips for finding and identifying lost pets.

Jan 3, 2011 - Jennifer Copley

Here is a collection of cat sayings and superstitions that originated in various countries around the world.

Dec 22, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Writers and cats have been drawn together throughout history. Here are some observations that famous authors have made on the subject of cats.

Dec 20, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Here is a collection of quotations on cat intelligence, beauty, courage, honesty, and spiritual significance.

Dec 20, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Here is a collection of quotations on the benefits of cat ownership, the characteristics of cat owners, and the nature of cats.

Dec 20, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Here is a collection of humourous quotations on cats.

Dec 20, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

There are a number of reasons why cats and dogs develop runny eyes, ranging from allergies to infections to injuries.

Dec 12, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

This article lists the causes of sneezing and nasal discharge in cats and dogs, and how to tell if sneezing indicates a serious illness or minor problem.

Dec 5, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Looking for new creative knitting projects? Here are some free patterns for knitting cat toys, beds, blankets, and figures.

Nov 27, 2010 - Jennifer Copley

Here are some great free patterns and instructions for making cat toys, pillows, pet beds, and quilts.

Nov 27, 2010 - Jennifer Copley