Author Archives: Tiny Paws

What are Teacup Cats? Teacup cats are just very small felines. Actually, they are smaller than what is known as miniature cats. They fit in a teacup when they are small kittens. These tiny cats are so cute and desirable. However, there are some very important facts that one needs to investigate before purchasing one […]

Maine’s Huge and Gentle Cat Everyone loves the huge, sociable, and gentle Maine Coon Cat. Its nickname is “the gentle giant.” His size and gentleness give him this name. This cat is one of the oldest breeds in America. It is the largest breed to be domesticated. The state of Maine claims its origin. This […]

Blue Eyes and Deafness There is an annoying fact about cats with blue eyes and deafness. Are you are thinking about owning one of these beautiful white, blue eyed cats? I would like to inform you a little bit about their eyes. First of all, they may have the eye color of green, golden, pink, […]

Problems for Obese Cats Obese cats are at risk for health problems. A study preformed by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention concluded that 59% of cats are obese. Felines who are over-weight are at risk for disorders such as diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease and more. Is your cat’s weight normal? Would you know if […]

Combative Behavior in Cats This combative behavior, feline aggression, is fairly common. Fortunately, not all cats are the same. We are referring to hostile cats here. Their bites are deliberate. They bite when you least expect it. For example, a few months ago I went to visit some friends whose cat likes to sit on […]

What are Love Bites? Cats love bites are a way of showing affection. How we enjoy it when our cat jumps up on our lap and begins to purr. When the purring begins, we know that the cat is happy to be with us. We start to pet him and he enjoys it. We enjoy […]

Claws, Fingernails and Keratin The same protein called keratin forms cats claws and human fingernails. What is keratin? According to the Wikipedia “Keratin is one of a family of fibrous structural proteins known as scleroproteins. It is the key structural material for making up hair, nails, feathers, horns, claws, hooves, calluses, and the outer layer of […]

What are Toe Beans? What are toe beans? Perhaps you already know about your cat’s toes. However, if you don’t, here is a description of what they are. According to the urban dictionary, toe beans are “the pink squishy pads on the underside of an animal’s paws, particularly a cat’s, so named for their resemblance […]

Athletic Cat is a good name for your feline. She can do the high jump without any problem at all. Her high jump is astounding. She can easily compete with the high jumper. But that’s not all, she can perform as a ballerina and daintily balance herself on the top of a fence. She has […]

Is a Scratching Post Important? The scratching post that you choose for your cat is important. Some cat posts are to high for a kitten. This intimidates the tiny feline. However, full grown cats desire a post high enough to provide a complete body stretch. Poorly constructed posts fall over and destroy the cats interest […]