By Christa Lesté-Lasserre A young boy who has mild autism at home with his mother and their family catPaul Doyle / Alamy The fleeting way cats make eye contact may explain why some autistic children develop stronger relationships with pet cats than pet dogs. The “less intrusive glance” of cats, compared to the “long gazes”… Read More: Some autistic children may prefer cats as they don’t hold… »
Like their relatives in the wild, house cats are obligate carnivores, which means they have to eat meat to survive. Meat is high in protein, which is critical to Kitty’s good health. Although she can’t exist on meat alone, protein is the foundation for many of her dietary needs. Protein forms the building blocks of… Read More: Feeding cats high protein diet »
Named after its unique, curved hook-like thorns, cat’s claw is a plant that has been long valued in South and Central America.1 But there’s more to this herb than its peculiar appearance. Cat’s claw is actually well-known for its traditional medicinal uses, from boosting the immune system,2 speeding up healing of wounds3 and even for… Read More: Get ‘Hooked’ on Cat’s Claw: The Many Benefits of This… »