As a cat owner it is important to ask yourself if you know what to do if your cat swallows or gets stung by a bee. Will you be prepared if this happens while on a family camping trip, or in the wee hours of the morning? Cats and bee stings can result in a serious situation depending on how many times your cat got stung and on what part of your cat’s body. Cats are curious animal, so when they get stung by bees it’s usually on the face, nose, or paw. The old adage, “curiosity killed the cat”, actually has an element of truth. Cats are nosy creatures, sniffing at anything of interest. Since felines find insects interesting, they sniff at them, and if they stick their nose where it doesn’t belong, that could turn out to be fatal. So, let’s take a comprehensive look at what happens if a cat got stung by a bee. Cats and bees Since their bodies are small, a bee sting can have a greater, faster effect on cats than it does on humans . Cats react to bee stings a lot like people do. You can expe...
Those of you who had Maine Coon as a pet will be smiling at this question. But if you are thinking of buying a Maine Coon, you should know that all Coons do shed. Do Maine Coon shed a lot? Well, for all their beautiful appearance as long-haired cats, Coons are notorious for shedding a high amount of hair. You shouldn’t be surprised if you find your Coon’s hair gathering in your bed, stuck to your new black pants, spread all over your floors, on your sofa and seats of your car. Many Coon owners struggle with Shedding and in this post, we will be looking at what is the purpose of shedding and why Cat Breed like Maine Coon shed so much and how often do they shed. We will then look at some of the measures which you can take to reduce the shedding. How often do Maine coons shed? Maine Coon is a long or medium haired cat. Their Coat is uneven in length. The Maine Coon is known for its large size and thick double coat of long hair which is well suited for the harsh winters in Maine, the state...