Amber Perry

From what I've seen, the goofiness sticks around but the zoomies become more selective. A senior Maine Coon might still launch into a sudden sideways hop or chase a toy mouse like a kitten, but it's o…

In practice, Norwegian Forest Cats do adjust to warm homes, but it's more about how they thermoregulate than just floor spots. They pant less efficiently than dogs, so they rely on conductive cooling …

Found that most senior Toygers absolutely still enjoy shorter stalking games, just at a gentler pace. At around 10-12 years old, my own Toyger prefers a few minutes of stalking a feather wand or a cri…

The curly or crimped appearance of a LaPerm's whiskers is simply a result of the same dominant gene that creates their wavy coat. This gene affects all hair follicles, including the vibrissae (whisker…

The Tonkinese strikes a nice balance between the two parent breeds. You'll still get the vocal, chatty nature of a Siamese, but the volume and frequency are turned down-more of a conversational meow t…

I focus on the sturdiness of the post-to-platform connection more than anything. Many cat trees use small plastic brackets that snap under weight, so I look for models where the platforms are bolted d…

I’ve had my Japanese Bobtail, Tofu, for five years now, and he absolutely adores my nephew’s visits because they mean endless rounds of hide-and-seek. He’ll crouch behind furniture, then pounce out wh…