ZenCat

10/23/2025

Chimera's are extremely rare. This lovely phenomenon is more likely explained by normal X‑inactivation mosaicism in a heterozygous female, not chimerism. Chimerism is one possibility, just not the only—or even the most likely—one.

Here‘s why chimera cats look like two different furballs stitched together.

10/10/2025

THE CALIFORNIA ANTI-DECLAW BILL IS NOW LAW. Governor Newsom just signed the bill!
The Paw Project is proud to have sponsored the bill.
Assemblymember Alex Lee

09/10/2025

The FDA's official press release on the RAWR H5N1 testing.

FDA is notifying pet owners about test results that show H5N1 (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus) in samples from certain lots of RAWR Raw Cat Food Chicken Eats. Testing suggests a link between the cat food and the death of a cat.

09/10/2025

More on the ongoing debate about our relationship with cats.

Some of us think of our cats as our babies. But it turns out that cats may think of us as their children, too.

09/08/2025

Good basic info on normal and not normal kitty behavior.

Lethargy can be a sign of anything from mild illness to serious disease – here's how to help

08/17/2025

Truth! What this article fails to mention is that your cat can be screened for occult (hidden) heart disease, and now there's even a treatment for the main culprit, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

"I lost my boy to this last year, his cry still haunts me," one user said, while another added: "absolutely heartbreaking."

08/17/2025

New science on the fan favorite orange coat color's genetic heritage.

The variant gene is found on the X chromosome. This sex-linked trait for orange fur is found only in domesticated cats.

08/17/2025

The TV can be a great enrichment tool for indoor kitties.

Curious about cat TV? Discover how screen time may mentally stimulate your cat—or potentially overstimulate them.

08/17/2025

Potty Pets!

Ever wonder why your cat always follows you to the bathroom? These expert-backed reasons explain their oddly adorable behavior.

08/17/2025

If you have a dog that takes Apoquel, make sure your cat can't get to it.

Two cats were rushed to a North Carolina veterinary hospital after eating dog allergy medication and suffering serious kidney damage.

08/17/2025

Great tips on relationship-building with your cat.

The owner-cat relationship can be impacted by lifestyle, time together, housing and the number of cats living together.

06/12/2025

You may have noticed... I love articles about cats. Lifelong learning!

Cats have long been the subject of tall tales (nine lives, really?) and superstitions. How many of these cat myths did you believe were true?