by Nomi Berger The feline parvovirus or feline panleukopenia is a disease that’s most common and most severe in kittens and can, all too often, be fatal. At birth, kittens typically receive...

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24.09.2025

Cats and Primordial Pouches - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does your favorite feline have a belly that sways from side to side? Could it be … fat? According to veterinarians, it’s not fat at all! It’s a primordial pouch: a loose...

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10.09.2025

Why Cats’ Tongues Are Rough - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Curious as to why a cat’s tongue feels surprisingly like sandpaper, so rough and so scratchy, when you’re the recipient of some loving licks? If so, examine the topside of...

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25.08.2025

Gingivitis in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Did you know that, like people, cats require proper oral care? If their teeth aren’t cleaned on a regular basis, they can develop gum diseases like gingivitis. What then IS...

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08.08.2025

What IS a Tabby Cat? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger A tabby cat is NOT a specific breed. Rather, a tabby cat refers to that particular cat’s coat pattern. In fact, the tabby coat – the most common pattern of fur paws-ible -- is...

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29.07.2025

Mixing Wet and Dry Food for Finicky Felines - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does your favorite feline give her dry food a “paws up” one day and a “paws down” the next? If so – particularly senior cats -- consider making mealtimes more...

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09.07.2025

Why Cats Groom Y-O-U! - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does your favorite feline favor you with copious licks throughout the day? Have you ever wondered if this form of grooming is normal? According to various veterinary and...

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18.06.2025

Grooming Senior Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Have you recently noticed an increase in the amount of matted fur on your senior cat? While some are more enthusiastic about self-grooming than others, most take particular pride...

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04.06.2025

Cats and Cardboard Boxes - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger What IS it about cats and their affinity for cardboard boxes? If you’re curious, do paw-lease consider the following five reasons. 1. Cardboard boxes provide them with a...

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21.05.2025

Do Cats Dream? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Have you ever pondered the question: “Is my cat capable of dreaming?” Simply put, the answer is “yes.” Like most other mammals, cats do dream. Why? Research has shown that...

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07.05.2025

13 Reasons Why Cats Are Lucky - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Do you fret about black cats crossing your path and bringing misfortune your way whenever the page of a calendar turns to that fabled Friday the 13th? Did you know that history...

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23.04.2025

When Cat Drooling is Concerning - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Nothing is more contenting than the sight of relaxed and happy cats, “making biscuits,” purring, and often drooling while their loving owners pet, pet and pet them. But...

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09.04.2025

Anisocoria in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Anisocoria is a condition in which a cat’s pupils are different sizes. In some instances, the abnormal pupil may be the smaller one and in other instances, the abnormal pupil may...

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18.03.2025

Why Cats “Drink” Water with Their Paws - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Have you noticed your kitty drinking water from her water bowl, not with her tongue but with her front paws, using them like a tiny furry paddle or cup? A common sight, purr-haps,...

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05.03.2025

Alopecia in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger What purr-cisely is this condition called alopecia? Alopecia is the partial or total lack of hair in areas where a cat’s hair is normally present. Hair loss can be either...

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19.02.2025

Felines and Pheromones - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger From body language to vocalization, cats use various signs and signals to communicate – with other cats and with humans. And although we may not be able to detect them, pheromones...

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19.02.2025

Cats and Constipation - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger When cats are constipated, it not only makes them uncomfortable and restless, it could be a sign of a serious underlying medical problem. Cats, on average, move their bowels...

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22.01.2025

How Many Hours DO Kitties Sleep? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Curious about the amount of time cats sleep, and why they seem to sleep so much? Consider then, the following comfy, cozy feline facts. Cats are fundamentally predators and being...

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08.01.2025

Calming Overstimulated Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does this sound familiar? You’re tenderly petting or gently playing with your favorite feline when she suddenly becomes hyperactive or lashes out at you by biting and/or...

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18.12.2024

When Are Cats Considered Seniors? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger While the average lifespan of our feline friends is 13 to 17 years, many can live to be 20 years old or more. With such a long life, ensuring that your cats receive the proper care...

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05.12.2024

Why Cats Put Their Paw on Your Mouth - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does your kitty put her paw on your mouth? Have you ever paw-ndered the reasons behind this behavior? If so, consider the following explanations. Affection: Blissfully unaware of...

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20.11.2024

Why Some Cats Eat Cat Litter - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Have YOUR favorite felines suddenly developed a fondness for eating their cat litter? If so, consider the various possible reasons for this behavior. Pica: Pica is a condition...

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07.11.2024

Why Do Cats Show You Their Butts? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Are you taken aback by the sight of your cats showing you their butts? Although this behavior may seem shocking – even inappropriate – to you, it’s actually extremely common...

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23.10.2024

A Kitty’s Tail Tells the Tale - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Did you know that the position of your cat’s tail affords you a valuable insight as to her frame of mind? But do you know the various positions her expressive tail can assume and...

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09.10.2024

Why Felines Fancy Rubbing Their Faces on Corners - The Cat's Meow Rescue

By Nomi Berger Are you familiar with the sight of your favorite feline rubbing her face against corners here, there and everywhere in your home? Despite being one of life’s little...

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18.09.2024

Laryngitis in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

By Nomi Berger Has your favorite feline lost her usual voice of late? Has she been sounding somewhat hoarse? If her “meow” is now more of a squeak, a scratchy rasp, or, worse still, total...

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04.09.2024

TREATS? Yes, Paw-lease! - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Did YOU know that some felines fancy treats more than their food? Have you ever wondered why? If so, consider the following suggestions for this purr-ticular passion. Taste: Not...

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21.08.2024

A Cat’s Craving for Caves and Cocoons - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does YOUR cat cherish her privacy more than you may realize? If so, you’re not alone. Since kitties tend to sleep for much of the day, secluded hiding spots provide them with the...

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14.08.2024

Treats 4 Paws: A Loving Mother’s Cause - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger All paws up, way up, for Treats 4 Paws! Now in its third year, this unique, annual October event, created by Christy Riley to honor her late, beloved son Skyler, collects monetary...

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07.08.2024

Say “NO” to Cat Spray Smells - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger The unpleasant smell of cat spray is far too familiar to far too many cat owners! Why? Because their kitties all too often urinate outside their litter boxes whenever they feel...

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24.07.2024

Stomatitis in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Feline stomatitis (often called feline chronic gingivo-stomatitis (FCGS) by veterinary dentists) is a complex and painful disease that causes severe inflammation of cats’ entire...

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10.07.2024

Toe Tufts and Kitties, Oh My! - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Toe tufts, sometimes known as toe “floofs,” are bits of fur that grow between a cat’s toes. Typically found on cat breeds with medium to long coats (examples: Balinese,...

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19.06.2024

Felines and Fireworks - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger National holidays, while celebrated by people, aren’t always cause for celebration by our cats. For them, a holiday like the 4th of JULY means one thing: fireworks. Or simply put:...

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05.06.2024

Do Meow Meows Mourn? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Paws-itively. For most cats, the passing of a cherished feline companion can be an extremely emotional experience. The intensity and length of their relationship, coupled with...

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22.05.2024

Why Cats Sleep in Bathrooms - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Is YOUR favorite feline fascinated by the idea of bedding down in your bathroom? If so, consider these paws-ible explanations for it. 1. Bathrooms are typically cooler than the...

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08.05.2024

May is National Microchip Month - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Millions of cats go missing each year, and statistically, those without microchips have less than a 5% chance of being reunited with their families. Cats with microchips, on the...

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24.04.2024

Why Kitty “Guards” Your Door - The Cat's Meow Rescue

By Nomi Berger Is your favorite feline fond of “guarding” your door – whether bathroom or bedroom -- when you close it behind you? Have you ever wondered why? If so, consider the paws-ible...

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10.04.2024

Why Do Cats Lick the Carpet? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does YOUR favorite feline companion enjoy licking the carpet? If so, have you ever considered the paws-ible reasons behind this behavior? 1. It “tastes” good: Because cats...

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20.03.2024

Can Cats Consume Celery? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Curious as to whether it’s safe for cats to crunch on celery? The short answer is “yes.” But, as with everything edible, it’s safest in moderation. Chock-o-block full of...

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06.03.2024

Ear Infections in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

by Nomi Berger Does the sight of your kitty shaking her head and scratching either one or both of her ears have you worried? If so, the likely culprit is an ear infection. Not only are ear...

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Parvo in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Cats and Primordial Pouches - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Cats’ Tongues Are Rough - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Gingivitis in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

What IS a Tabby Cat? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Mixing Wet and Dry Food for Finicky Felines - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Cats Groom Y-O-U! - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Grooming Senior Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Cats and Cardboard Boxes - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Do Cats Dream? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

13 Reasons Why Cats Are Lucky - The Cat's Meow Rescue

When Cat Drooling is Concerning - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Anisocoria in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Cats “Drink” Water with Their Paws - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Alopecia in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Felines and Pheromones - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Cats and Constipation - The Cat's Meow Rescue

How Many Hours DO Kitties Sleep? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Calming Overstimulated Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

When Are Cats Considered Seniors? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Cats Put Their Paw on Your Mouth - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Some Cats Eat Cat Litter - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Do Cats Show You Their Butts? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

A Kitty’s Tail Tells the Tale - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Felines Fancy Rubbing Their Faces on Corners - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Laryngitis in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

TREATS? Yes, Paw-lease! - The Cat's Meow Rescue

A Cat’s Craving for Caves and Cocoons - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Treats 4 Paws: A Loving Mother’s Cause - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Say “NO” to Cat Spray Smells - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Stomatitis in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Toe Tufts and Kitties, Oh My! - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Felines and Fireworks - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Do Meow Meows Mourn? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Cats Sleep in Bathrooms - The Cat's Meow Rescue

May is National Microchip Month - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Kitty “Guards” Your Door - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Why Do Cats Lick the Carpet? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Can Cats Consume Celery? - The Cat's Meow Rescue

Ear Infections in Cats - The Cat's Meow Rescue

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