Author: Genevieve Dugal

The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinary research. Learn more » If your cat is constantly shaking their head and scratching their ears, several scenarios can come to mind: Are they allergic to something? Are they sick? Are they infected with parasites? Constant itching is also a common sign of some type of ear infection, so it can be difficult to know what exactly is going on with your cat. However, other signs can give you a clue, such as a foul smell coming from the ears and the presence of a black or yellow…

There is an urban legend that says the majestic Maine Coon came from the cross of a Norwegian cat and a raccoon. This legend is likely due to the fact that the Maine Coon is a large cat with distinctive markings somewhat reminiscent of raccoon stripes. But while it’s true that cats and raccoons can sometimes cross paths, especially in urban and suburban areas, these encounters don’t end with little “cat-coons” or “rac-cats.” ” babies. Cats and raccoons cannot mate and reproduce—how beautiful such offspring are! Let’s take a closer look at why some species can successfully interbreed and why…