Elizabeth Lasley 
Some say calico cats are good luck, but black cats get a bad reputation. Here are the facts about this mystery cat. What is a calico cat? A calico cat is a domestic cat with a tri-color coat. The calico is commonly 25 percent to 75 percent white with orange and black patches. While white … Read more
Children learn that cat cows go,” moo,” dogs go “woof,” and cats go meow.” Those aren’t the extent of every sound an animal can make. It’s an oversimplification to help children learn. Cats have a wide array of different sounds: chirp, trill, purring, and more. While meowing and purring are the most common noises cats … Read more
You open the door after work, expecting the fresh smell of home. Instead, you are greeted with the pungent ammonia smell of cat urine. The last thing you want to do is to clean it up. And if you don’t figure out the cause, it’ll happen repeatedly. Not how anyone wants to spend their weekends … Read more
Why do cats meow? The cat’s meow. Behind purring, meowing is the most common sound cats make. While cats can’t speak, they use their meow to communicate with us. We have found adult cats don’t meow at each other, just people. When born, cats are usually blind and deaf. They use purring and meowing to … Read more
Children love to play peek-a-boo. Ever wondered why? It’s because of something called object permanence. Object permanence involves understanding items and people exist even when you can’t see or hear them. Some people think cats don’t remember you’re there, so they are surprised. But cats do have object permanence due to their natural hunting skills. … Read more
Is one of your kittens smaller than the others? You may have a runt of a cat litter. We consulted with one of our veterinarians at Cat World, Dr. Sara Ochoa (Doctor in Veterinary Medicine), to give you the best information on runts and how to care for them. What is a runt of a … Read more
Cats make the strangest noises! Chirps, meows, purrs, and more. While we aren’t sure of the cause for every cat’s noise, we have some theories. About cat purring Purring is one of the most common noises a cat owner will encounter. A purr is a low, continuous murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure. This … Read more
One of our veterinarians here at Cat World, Dr. Sara Ochoa says, “One of the main reasons that cat’s nails will split is that they are not sharpening their claws as they should. It is natural for a cat to want to use a scratching post or scratch their claw on things. Many times, this … Read more
You and your pet are enjoying an excellent cuddling session on the couch. You’re petting their back. Suddenly, they turn and bite your hand. It’s painful and unexpected! Luckily, there is an explanation. An interview with Dr. Cutler explains. Dr. Janet Cutler is a Certified Cat Behaviorist at Cat-World.com. She holds a Ph.D. in animal … Read more
It’s halfway caught between annoying and adorable, the act of your cat biting your nose. Â Additionally, cat bites can be dangerous. Don’t worry; we’ll help you figure it out, with the help of our Certified Cat Behaviorist here at Cat World – Dr. Janet Cutler, who holds a Ph.D. in Pet Behavior and has years … Read more