8 Reasons to Own a Pet (and 4 Reasons Not To)

As I walk towards my home on a windy winter evening, I find myself experiencing one of two emotions. Either I am looking forward...

Why Do Cats Sleep at the Foot of the Bed?

Part of the reason cats are such amazing pets is the amount of cuddles they are ready to partake in on a daily basis. (Unless...

Are you a Cat Person or a Dog Person? (And Why You Need to Know) 

Chances are you have at least once in your life had a conversation about being a cat person or a dog person. You may...

Why Do Cats Purr and Then Bite You?

Cats are often seen as mysterious creatures with dozens of unfathomable habits. For example, they are prone to purr and then bite you seemingly...

How Long Can Cats Go Without Food?

Whether you need to be out of the house for an extended period of time, or your cat may be ill and refusing to...

How Long Can Cats Go Without Water?

Some cats just don’t appear to drink any water. Or, at least they don’t let us catch them in the act of doing so. However,...

Can Cats Eat Salt? Is It Bad for Them? 

Most of us never question the amount of salt we eat, unless we are advised to cut down on its consumption by a doctor....

Why Does My Cat Meow When I Sneeze?

Cats are known for exhibiting a bunch of behaviors we may find odd, strange, or genuinely funny. Meowing or chirping when we sneeze is...

Marvel’s Third Pet(s) (On Loan) and a Story of Belonging

If my cousin ever reads this (hi June!), she won’t fail to point out a significant point of contention about the hamsters I was...

Marvel’s Second Pet(s) and the Adventures of the Three Musketeers 

Having come to the realization I was perfectly willing to spend hours talking to a school of mute fish (which were my very first...

Marvel’s First Pet(s) and How They Changed Everything

The first pets my parents ever got me were some fish. I want to say they were goldfish, but I’m not absolutely certain on that...

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