Persians are a distinctive looking cat. Most have adorable flattened faces and elegant, calm beauty. When looking for inspiration, you can consider regal names. But, if you are going for a cute name, think of your kitty's color, size, and personality to serve as your guide. Take a look at the most adorable names, some male and female options, and names inspired by foods and colors....

If you are getting a black kitten or adult cat, and you are looking for the perfect name, you have many options. The color black has a multitude of synonyms or references associated with it. You can go down the road of the dark arts and mysticism, or simply, think of black items in nature or your life that your cat reminds you of....

You are doing your normal scooping of the litterbox and you notice drops of blood outside or in the box, what does this mean? Blood in your cat's urine is always a concern and can be due to a variety of issues from stress to lower urinary tract disease. What Is Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)? Hematuria is the medical term used to describe blood in the urine....

When the pet vaccine for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) was announced in March 2002, it was met with enthusiasm from the medical community, not only for its potential value to cats but also for its potential to spur research on a vaccine against human AIDS. The patents for the FIV vaccine are owned by the University of California and the University of Florida, and were licensed to Fort Dodge Animal Health, a division of Boehringer Ingelheim, for manufacturing, under the name of "Fel-O-Vax FIV....

Many people, including veterinary technicians, were taught to grab a cat by the scruff when they need to be restrained. Although long believed to be a harmless way to provide restraint and mimic how a mother cat picks up her kittens, scruffing is not a secure way to restrain a cat, is forceful, and induces fear and anxiety in most cats....

Choosing your new cat or kitten's name is a big deal. You'll be saying that name for years-decades if you're lucky!-so you want to choose a name you love. If you happen to own an orange cat or kitten who is a girl cat, you have a very special kitty on your hands!...

If you're looking for a cat with unique features, look no further. This collection of cats with big eyes are seriously cute and include both familiar breeds, like the pretty Persian, and more exotic felines like the Tonkinese or Singapura. While each feline has a unique heritage and appearance, each of these breeds are cats with big eyes-and even bigger hearts....

The health benefits of blueberries are abundant. Blueberries contains vitamins, antioxidants, fiber and other compounds that help boost health in many ways, from supporting urinary-tract function to fighting cancer. People and dogs enjoy blueberries, but what about cats? Can cats eat blueberries safely, and if so, how many blueberries can a cat eat?...

Indeed, it's not just a sense of smell that's much stronger in cats than humans. A cat's sense of hearing is also remarkably superior to that of humans. While humans and cats have a similar range of hearing on the lower end of the scale, cats can hear much higher-pitched sounds. According to LSU's article on Deafness and Hearing Range, a cat's hearing range (in Hz) is 45 to 64,000, compared to 64 to 23,000 in humans....

As a general rule, the order of ingredients is just as important as the kind of ingredients. Unless a cat is on a special diet for a medical reason, the protein source will always be listed first, followed by other ingredients listed in the order of their percentage of total weight. Following are some quick guidelines (after the protein source, the order may vary from product to product)....

Can cats remain sexually active after they have been spayed or neutered? Many cat owners wonder if they will see sexual behavior in their cats after a spay or neuter surgery. The short answer is no, probably not. However, there are some exceptions to this. Sexual activity in sterilized cats could be related to a health issue....

Cats can vomit for a multitude of reasons and what they vomit can be just as varied. Brown vomit, though, can be a sign of a serious illness. Vomiting itself is what is considered to be a nonspecific symptom. It could be associated with an array of health concerns. Some of these can include things like allergic reactions, internal obstructions, pancreatitis, heatstroke/hyperthermia, hypothermia, parasitic infections, liver disease, poisoning, stress, depression, or even anxiety....

CBD has grown in popularity for use in humans, dogs, and even cats, but there are still a lot of questions surrounding its use. Pet owners need to know what it might be useful for, whether or not it is legal, and the difference between hemp, CBD, Cannabis , marijuana, and THC. Knowing whether or not a product is safe, effective, and legal for a pet cat to use is of utmost importance in order to avoid harming your pet or breaking the law....

Have you ever wondered if cats go through menopause as humans do, and if so, at approximately what age? To understand how feline heat cycles work and how they compare to human fertility, you must first understand that, since cats do not experience menstruation in the same sense that human women do, menopause is a moot point....

No other feline expression touches humans on quite the same level as that of a cat's purr. A purr can be felt but not heard, or rumble with the gusto of a Mack truck. While most people assume the purr serves as an expression of kitty contentment, the mysterious sound-how it's created, and why-isn't that simple....

Urinary issues are a common problem for cats. Bacterial infections may accompany other lower urinary tract problems (FLUTD), such as urine crystals or uroliths (bladder stones). While these issues are treatable, they can be painful. Untreated, they can actually be deadly. Why Cats Are Prone to Urine Crystals and Bladder Stones Urine crystals and bladder stones form when more magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, or protein exists in your cat's urine than its system is able to effectively dissolved....

As a cat owner, it is frightening to see your beloved feline suffer from a seizure or other neurological episode. Yet, neurological disorders can occur in cats, just as they can in humans. In fact, similar to humans, a cat's central nervous system works with a complex network of nerves to send messages to the body....

Ear infections are common among cats. Just as they are in humans, ear infections are not only uncomfortable and sometimes painful, and they can also be a symptom of a more significant health issue. If left untreated, ear infections can lead to hearing loss or other health problems. What Is an Ear Infection?...

All female cats will naturally go through a heat cycle if they have not been spayed. This heat cycle is referred to as estrous and it indicates that a cat is capable of breeding. There are a few key indications that a cat may be in heat and it is useful for cat owners who may be otherwise wondering why their cat's behavior has changed to recognize these things....

When you adopt a cat or bring home a new kitten, you may want to pick an unusual, quirky, or imaginative name for your female feline. If you are struggling to come up with something original, take a look at a list of unique, feminine cat names to give you some inspiration. Most Unique Female Cat Names Onyx Momo Artemis Carina Freya Almond Blossom Grizabella Modella Moscato Pawdry Hepburn Tahini Ursula Zuri Clove Pewter Fun Fact Dogs perceive that humans are different from dogs....