Caitlin Dempsey, Author at Cat Explore

Cat Celebration Days

August 2, 2023December 4, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A black cat sitting in green grass growing in a terra-cotta pot in front of an old brick wall.

All year round, there are quite a few days where you can celebrate the fabulousness that cats are.

The Oldest Cat Breed

December 3, 2022December 2, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A gray cat with black spots and ringed tail against a black background.

The Egyptian Mau is believed to be the world’s old domestic cat breed.

Chimera Cats Explained

December 2, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A cat lying on a beige carpet with half of its face in a cream color and the other half a dark black color.

Chimera cats are cats that have genetically distinct cells from two or more individuals fused together, which can cause unusual coloring or patterns on their fur.

Mitted Cats Explained

July 17, 2023November 16, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A black cat with white on the paws and chin walking across a light blue rope rug.

Cats who are mitted have a different fur color on their paws than their legs.

Tuxedo Cats Explained

November 25, 2022November 15, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A cat with a black and white tuxedo fur pattern staring at the camera.

Tuxedo cats have a bicolor fur pattern similar to the formal wear.

Match Your Cat’s Toys to Their Prey Preference

January 27, 2023November 6, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

A black cat sitting in front of a crinkly toy.

One of the ways to figure out what kind of cat toys your cat likes is to figure out their prey preference and find toys that mimic that.

Paw Preference in Cats

November 4, 2022November 2, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

An orange tabby playing with a feathered toy on a stick underneath a wooden table with black metal legs.

Cats tend to prefer using either their left or right paw when reaching for things.

What is the Difference Between Mlem and Blep in Cats?

November 2, 2022 by Caitlin Dempsey

The left picture is a black cat with her tongue sticking out with the word "blep" at the bottom. The right picture is a tuxedo cat with his tongue licking his lips with the word "mlem" at the bottom.

Both actions involve cats with their tongues out so it’s understandable that people might be confused: what is the difference between a mlem and a blep?