The word "Pyometra" derives from Latin "Pyo," meaning pus, and "metra," meaning uterus. Feline Pyometra is an abscessed, pus-filled, infected uterus. Toxins and bacteria leak across the uterine walls and into the bloodstream, causing life-threatening toxic effects. Without treatment, death's inevitable.

My name is Maria Harrison, designer and seamstress of the original cat jacket harness. I have a wealth of knowledge about my cat jackets and cats. We’re from Yorkshire, living in the Scottish Highlands.

On January 21, 2021, it was 47 degrees here in the Kansas City, MO, area. I was at work and my husband at home. My husband entered the house from the garage, leaving the garage door open, as he often does. Kobi, our two-year-old F1 Savannah, ran out the door and into the backyard. My husband followed him, and he ran back into the garage to get back in the house. But the entrance to the house was now closed.  Kobi ran back out of the garage, and the pursuit continued. My husband followed him across our backyard into the neighbor's yard, and Kobi ran in front of the neighbor's house. By the time my husband reached the neighbor's front yard, he'd lost sight of Kobi.

It's a common trope that cats hate water, yet just like every other living being, they need it to survive. While cats on a wet food diet get a large percentage of their hydration needs from their food, they still require a source of fresh water.

What's often not considered are the needs of those who provide the water. Primarily, ease of use and ease of maintenance. You never want to find yourself in a situation where cleaning the water bowl is so much work you say to yourself, “I’ll do it tomorrow!”

Almost all cats love sitting in the window, looking at the birds, getting some sunshine. In many of today's newer homes, windowsills are small to nonexistent at 3.5 inches. Some of our cats can barely fit a single paw on THAT expanse!

Luna Was the First Privately Owned Cat to Survive Feline Infectious Peritonitis with the Drug GS-441524 (formerly EVO984) at UCDavis with Dr. Niels Pedersen in April 2017.

I believe you can purchase just about anything over the Internet--even 20 years ago! Previously, I'd owned various exotic animals, one being an albino Burmese Python. We wanted an exotic cat as well. That's when we found Joyce Sroufe of ExoticCats.com (now A1Savannahs.com). She'd been instrumental in creating a new cat breed--a mix between an African Serval and a domestic cat.

Cats are obligate carnivores, and raw is a species-appropriate diet. Kibble has only been around since WW2, and although its purpose was convenience and longevity, that comes with a sacrifice. Kibbles are pressure cooked at high heat, which removes most natural nutrition. Cheap oils are then used to coat them and add back synthetic vitamins to hit a base level requirement.

Cats are very small in size and compared to humans and most dogs. They also lack certain liver enzymes, and both of these factors make them much more sensitive to certain drugs and chemicals that don't pose an issue for other species. Cats can be exposed by ingesting these items, as well as by grooming chemicals from their coats. Some toxins can cause damage by inhalation, while others are absorbed directly through the skin.

A 2020 report by the Pet Poison Hotline indicated the most common toxin exposures in cats include: topical spot-on insecticides, household cleaners, human drugs such as NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and prescription medications, poisonous plants, human food items, and essential oils/potpourri.

There are many options for easy scoop-and-serve premade food, but making raw yourself can be easier and less expensive. Cat CRAP on Facebook has an easy calculator to input and balances recipes using different cuts of meat/bone/organ (80/10/10).

I've been researching and reviewing houseplants for the last few years and have found many hardy and easy-to-grow options that are both non-toxic to your cat and aesthetically pleasing to you.

I want to take this opportunity to share our 13-month-old F4 Savannah boy Nile and warn all cat owners about the dangers and warning signs of ingesting rodent poison.

Cat Wheels are a GREAT way to keep your Savannah occupied and to burn up extra energy. However, not all cat wheels are created equal. A good, stable wheel is more likely to entice your cat to use it. We've tried several different cat wheels at our cattery. This includes the "Go Cat Wheel," One Fast Cat Wheel," Go Pet Wheel," and now a couple of "Ziggy Doo Ferris Cat Wheels."

Savannah cats have increased in popularity over the years, as have the myths surrounding them. Misinformation also adds to the exotic mythology surrounding Savannahs and has caused our beloved breed, and the desire to own one, to be a prime target for scammers, fraud, and backyard breeder situations.

What I've always loved most about our breed is the intensity through their energy, loyalty, and love. The connection a Savannah has when looking at their person is like staring into their soul.

In June of 2016, Folsom City Animal Services responded to a call about a deceased cat on the side of the road. Upon arrival, Animal Control Officer Walden realized the cat wasn't dead but alive and needed immediate veterinary care.

I looked online for a sifting pine pellet box and couldn't find a good, large-box solution, so I made my own. I've been using these boxes for more than a year now, and they work very well.

Potted plants are popular gifts or decorations during the holiday season, and cats often can’t avoid the temptation to investigate something new.

When our original cat tree finally had enough, I began looking for another cat tree. The specific requirements included multiple levels for three cats to access and tall enough to give them an "overview" of the room from a high (and sturdy enough to withstand 30 pounds of F2 bouncing up and down).