Feline High-Fives!

We have all seen it, or we have had it done to us. You are minding your own business and a cat sticks his or her butt in your face. Cats do this when they are greeting a person, another cat, a dog, etc.  They will also do this when you are petting them.  Most …

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Nothing Happens “Out of the Blue”

Myth:  Animal bites happen "out of the blue." Truth:  Animal bites are provoked in some form, and they can be prevented.   When I think of common animal bites, three companion animals first come to mind:  dogs, parrots, and cats.  All three of these are social animals. Why does this fact matter?  Well, social animals use …

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Crepuscular Cats!

June 2013 A firefly (Photuris lucicrescens) or "lightning bug" is a crepuscular beetle June 2013 Cat lovers love their cats, but let's be honest: Not all cat lovers know cat facts. Here's one common misconception about house cats: Myth:  Cats are nocturnal. Fact:  The domestic house cat (Felis silvestris catus) is actually crepuscular, which means they …

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