The ideal Cat

Hello and welcome to The Ideal Cat! We are some passionate cat owners from different professions. We love our cats and have a lot of experience in how to care for our pets. We are incredibly excited to share our knowledge, experience, and research with you. So you can take good care of your loving cat. We will answer most of the common questions about owning cats, taking care of them, etc. If you have any question contact with us. Thanks for visiting! Enjoy the content.

a cat in a litter box

Why Do Cats Meow Before They Poop? 5 Reasons

Many cats meow before pooping to announce the trip or seek attention, which is harmless… Read More

a pile of garden soil

Can You Use Dirt for Cat Litter? Vet-Safe Answer

You can use clean dirt as emergency cat litter since cats bury waste in soil, but it… Read More

Curious cat sniffing a white bowl of milk on a kitchen floor

Can Cats Drink Milk? The Truth Vets Want You to Know

That saucer of milk is a myth worth retiring. Most adult cats are lactose intolerant, so… Read More

a cat and a dog together

Why Do Cats Lick Dogs? What It Really Means

Cats lick dogs mainly to groom and bond, treating the dog as family. It’s a sign of… Read More

a cat rubbing against a bearded man

Why Do Cats Like Beards? 4 Sweet Reasons

Cats like beards because they’re warm, soft, and full of your scent, perfect for… Read More

A rare Egyptian Mau cat with spotted coat and green eyes

15 Rare Cat Breeds You’ll Rarely Ever See

From the marbled Sokoke to the werewolf-like Lykoi, meet 15 of the world’s rarest and… Read More

two kitten littermates

How Long Do Cats Remember Their Siblings?

Cats remember siblings they grew up with for years if they stay together, but if… Read More

a Siamese color point cat

How to Tell If Your Cat Is Part Siamese: 5 Signs

You can suspect Siamese ancestry from color points, blue eyes, a slim body, and a chatty… Read More

A fluffy long-haired cat with a flowing coat sitting and looking at the camera

12 Long-Haired Cat Breeds: Fluffy Cats & Grooming

A warm roundup of the 12 most popular long-haired cat breeds, with a quick comparison… Read More

a cat licking a metal faucet

Why Does My Cat Lick Metal? Causes and Fixes

Cats lick metal out of curiosity about its cool texture and taste, or as pica. Frequent… Read More

a cat exploring outdoors

Why Do Cats Go Missing for Days? 6 Reasons

Cats go missing for days mostly from roaming, hunting, chasing a mate, getting trapped… Read More

A 5-week-old kitten eating soft gruel from a shallow dish during weaning

5-Week-Old Kitten Feeding Schedule: How Much & How Often

Your 5-week-old kitten is mid-weaning. Here’s exactly how much gruel to feed, how often… Read More

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