Sue Murray 
Who can resist a brown cat? Even more so if you are a chocolate lover! Let’s take a closer look at these brown beauties. Here are 11 brown cat breeds you will fawn over: The Burmese If you’re looking for a trusting friend, the Burmese just might be your kitty! They are known to be … Read more
You’ve seen the meme. The owner leaves the room for two minutes, and when they come back, the dog is jumping up and down, licking their face, and whimpering. In the next frame, the owner is gone for two weeks, and when they return, the cat is snoozing comfortably on their pillow. When the kitty … Read more
What is lucky bamboo? The lucky bamboo plant is also known as a ribbon plant, cornstalk plant, dragon tree, and corn plant. It is actually not a bamboo at all, but rather a Dracaena. The plant is popular for its slender, palm tree-like trunks and branches. Some plants have striped leaves that appear in a … Read more
What is a mint plant? Mint is a perennial herb with fragrant leaves and a square stem. A couple of its many uses for humans are as a digestive aid and headache relief. It’s used in recipes from tea to butter. Mint looks a lot like (and can smell like) catnip. Is the mint plant … Read more
What is a daisy? The daisy is a common wildflower belonging to the Asteraceae family. It can be identified by a solid-colored center surrounded by 15 to 30 petals. The flower can appear in several different color combinations. The most recognized is the Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum), which has a yellow center with white … Read more
What is kneading? If you’ve been around cats for a while, you’ve seen a kitty alternately pressing and lifting their front paws in perfect rhythm as if they’re doing some sort of ritualistic dance. Some people call it ‘making biscuits,’ and perhaps our felines know something we don’t. Bakers know that you can’t make a … Read more
Cats and tuna. Tuna and cats. Cats and tuna go together like … well, like cats and tuna. But is it good for them? How about the water? Let’s quickly look at the health benefits of tuna water for cats, before reviewing how much tuna water is safe for your cat to drink – with … Read more
According to cognitive psychology, your short-term memory is about 30 seconds. Most research studies involving cats indicate that their short-term memory is about 16 hours. Perhaps your cat knows where you left your glasses! But how good is cats’ long-term memory, and, specifically, how long do cats remember their previous owners, litter mates, or other … Read more
Catnip is a perennial herb from the mint family. It is most likely native to Asia and was brought to the United States and Canada via Europe. It is now found worldwide—to the delight of the world’s cat population—who sniff, lick, roll, and rub in it at every opportunity. In warm weather, you’ll find fresh … Read more
The package you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! You rip it open, seize the contents, and toss the box aside. Before that cardboard even hits the floor, your cat is already rolling around in it. What is it with cats and boxes? First off, cats love enclosed spaces, and cardboard can keep them warm. … Read more