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Our Top 10 Halestorm songs list presents ten of the best songs from a rock and roll band that has delivered some of the best rock music of the past 20 years. The group hails from the city of Red Lion in the great State of Pennsylvania. The group was initially formed by sister and brother combo Lzzy Hale and Arejay Hale when they were both young teenagers. Eventually‚ the group would add musicians Joe Hottinger on guitar and Josh Smith on bass. The group would take the name Halestorm and become one of the hardest-working bands in the music The post Top 10 Halestorm Songs appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

The post Do Neutered Cats Still Mate? Vet-Approved Facts by Sarah Psaradelis appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Neutering a cat involves surgically removing a cat’s reproductive organs to prevent them from reproducing. It is done by a veterinarian by the time most cats are around 4 months of age or sexually mature. Owners may choose to get their cats neutered for various reasons‚ but usually to avoid unwanted pregnancies‚ decrease the risk of certain cancers‚ and to reduce hormonal behaviors. However‚ it can leave you wondering whether they can still mate or even have the urge to. Although neutering can reduce a male cat’s urge to mate‚ they can still technically mate with female cats without resulting in pregnancy. What Is Neutering in Cats? Neutering refers to the castration of male cats when their testes are surgically removed. The term “neutering” is generally used for male cats‚ whereas “spaying” is used for female cats. If you do not want to be specific about the terms‚ it is simply called sterilization. In scientific terms‚ neutering is an orchidectomy. Feline neutering is considered a routine procedure done by veterinarians around the world. Many disruptive behaviors in male cats are fueled by high testosterone levels. This includes increased roaming behavior‚ urine spraying‚ and persistent yowling. Unneutered male cats can get unspayed female cats pregnant‚ so sterilization is a common method used to prevent it. The neutering process doesn’t take very long‚ and cats can go back to their old routine after a few days of recovery. Image Credit: GaiBru Photo‚ Shutterstock Can Cats Still Mate After Being Neutered? Yes‚ male cats can technically mate with female cats after they have been neutered. Neutering only removes a male cat’s testes and not their penis which is needed for penetration. Their testicles contain sperm and their primary source of testosterone which is responsible for sexual behavior and reproductive organ development. Without testes and sperm‚ neutered cats can no longer get female cats pregnant. However‚ he may still try to mate with her. Do Neutered Cats Want to Mate? Many neutered cats will still have the urge to mate after their procedure‚ as the testosterone hasn’t completely left their bodies yet. It can take several weeks before you notice a difference in your neutered cats’ sexual behaviors. Once they are no longer driven by testosterone‚ their urge to mate usually decreases. Your neutered male cat may spend less time urine spraying or desperately attempting to escape in search of a female cat. Many cat owners see this as a win‚ as a hormonal male cat can be destructive in the home‚ neighborhood‚ and to other cats. Image Credit: shymar27‚ Shutterstock Do Spayed Female Cats Still Have the Urge to Mate? Since female cats lack testes‚ their reproductive organs like ovaries and uterus are removed instead. This eliminates the risk of unwanted litter since a spayed cat can no longer become pregnant. This is true even if she mates with an unneutered male cat. Spaying does not prevent a female cat from being able to physically mate with a male but typically reduces the urge to. The urge for unspayed female cats to mate isn’t as disruptive as it is in males aside from when they are in heat (estrus cycle). Female cats go into estrus once or twice a month and willingly seek out male cats to mate with. Once a female cat is spayed‚ she no longer goes into heat and doesn’t have a strong desire to mate anymore. In rare cases‚ leftover ovarian tissue can cause something known as Ovarian Remnant Syndrome‚ where a spayed cat continues to act as if she is in heat. Final Thoughts Both neutered and spayed cats can still technically mate‚ but the hormonal urges to do so will be reduced. This is because their reproductive organs have been removed. A neutered cat will not be able to get a female cat pregnant and usually experiences fewer urges to mate in the first place. Sources “Neutering Cats 101” “The Gonads and Genital Tract of Cats” “Neutering in Cats” “Spaying in Cats” Featured Image Credit: Ninz Embalsado‚ Pexels.com The post Do Neutered Cats Still Mate? Vet-Approved Facts by Sarah Psaradelis appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

The post Are Cats Cleaner Than Dogs? The Surprising Details by Rachel Giordano appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Cats are constantly grooming themselves; it’s as if it’s a favorite pastime for felines. Also‚ cats do not need bathing as often as dogs because house cats tend to stay indoors. In contrast‚ dogs constantly get into mischief when they go outside‚ such as rolling in something stinky or playing in a mud puddle (playing in a mud puddle would be beneath a cat!). So‚ are cats cleaner than dogs? Since cats have entirely different grooming habits‚ cats have the edge in terms of cleanliness. In this post‚ we’ll dive deeper into a cat’s grooming habits and discuss why cats have the edge when it comes to cleanliness. How Are Cats Cleaner Than Dogs? We know that cats are extensive groomers‚ but dogs groom themselves too; however‚ dogs typically do not spend near the time cats do grooming. Dogs and cats also have different bathroom habits‚ and cat fur tends not to smell like dog fur. With all these differences‚ let’s explore even further. Image Credit: Ilona Koeleman‚ Shutterstock Cats vs. Dogs – Grooming As we know‚ cats spend countless hours grooming themselves. In fact‚ according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine‚ cats spend roughly 30% to 50% of their daily time grooming themselves1. In contrast‚ dogs do not really “groom” themselves‚ per se. Sure‚ dogs may lick themselves‚ but it’s generally not for the same reasons. When dogs lick themselves‚ it could be due to an itch‚ or maybe they have some type of skin allergy. Dogs may lick their paws to remove dirt‚ and they typically clean their genital areas‚ but that’s about it in terms of grooming. In short‚ when a dog stinks or gets dirty‚ they rely on their humans for their hygienic needs. A cat’s tongue is also much different from a dog’s. A cat’s tongue is equipped with hundreds of barbed-like papillae that feel like sandpaper. These white‚ keratin protein spines aid in lifting dirt‚ debris‚ dry skin‚ and loose hair from the fur‚ whereas a dog does not have this natural ability. This is another reason why dogs may smell as opposed to cats because cats are able to remove these particles that can cause odor. Cats vs. Dogs – Bathroom Habits Of course‚ dogs do not use litter boxes to relieve themselves. They prefer a nice patch of grass for the duty or even concrete if grass isn’t available. However‚ dogs can be trained to potty outside‚ but sometimes‚ accidents may still occur inside. House cats are different in that they prefer to use the bathroom in private in a litter box. They also prefer the litter box to be clean and in low-traffic areas. Cats may even relieve themselves outside the litter box if the box is not sanitary enough‚ which shows how picky they really are when it comes to their litter boxes. But what about standing in the litter? Cats do prefer not to step in their own waste‚ which is one reason why they cover up the evidence with sand and litter. And you can bet that they will groom themselves after going potty to keep themselves clean after doing the deed. However‚ a dog may have a slight upper hand regarding bathroom habits because they relieve themselves outdoors and typically do not bring any evidence back inside. You also must contend with litter box smells‚ but hey‚ that’s not the cat’s fault. As we mentioned‚ a cat will not use the litter box if it seems unsanitary‚ and it’s up to you to keep the litter box clean and odor-free. Image Credit: Tiplyashina Evgeniya‚ Shutterstock Cats vs. Dogs – Natural Odors To better understand the difference between a cat’s natural odor and a dog’s‚ let us refer back to the cat’s amazing‚ barbed-like tongue. Cats can remove dirt‚ debris‚ hair‚ and dead skin from their bodies with the use of their brush-like tongue‚ whereas a dog needs regular brushing and the occasional bath to remove such things‚ which‚ if left unattended‚ odor will set in. In short‚ cats have the upper hand with natural odors. Cats vs. Dogs – Shedding Both cats and dogs shed‚ but some cats and dogs may shed more than others‚ depending on the breed. Shedding is a natural and necessary process for both animals‚ and you can’t really use this aspect to determine who is cleaner here. However‚ the upper hand goes to cats because they keep their fur clean and shiny. Image Credit: Alexander Grey‚ Pexels Cats vs. Dogs – Dental Hygiene Good dental hygiene is a detrimental part of both cats’ and dogs’ overall well-being‚ and they both should be addressed. Since cats constantly groom themselves‚ do they have good hygiene? How clean is a cat’s mouth? The truth is that cats have bacteria in their mouths just as much as dogs and humans. To put this in perspective‚ think about a cat’s litter box. Even though cats prefer a clean litter box‚ they still may step in feces or urine that will quickly be licked off during one of their many grooming sessions‚ which will end up in their mouths. In short‚ it’s a draw between cats and dogs in terms of dental hygiene and cleanliness. Final Thoughts When determining if cats are cleaner than dogs‚ the winner goes to cats simply because they spend more time grooming and cleaning themselves as opposed to dogs. However‚ both require assistance occasionally to keep them at their best‚ such as keeping up with dental hygiene and brushing the coat as needed. An important note we want to make is if you notice an odor coming from your cat‚ a trip to the vet is necessary to rule out a possible medical condition‚ such as an infection. Sources https://pethelpful.com/pet-ownership/are-cats-cleaner-than-dogs https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/cornell-feline-health-center/health-information/feline-health-topics/cats-lick-too-much#:~:text=Cats%20typically%20spend%20between%2030‚their%20day%2C%22%20she%20says. https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/five-facts-about-cat-tongues https://www.vetdermclinic.com/ask-expert-dog-grooming-like-cat/#:~:text=A%3A%20Dogs%20don’t%20groom‚a%20few%20minutes%20a%20day. https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/five-facts-about-cat-tongues Featured Image Credit: GoodFocused‚ Shutterstock The post Are Cats Cleaner Than Dogs? The Surprising Details by Rachel Giordano appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it‚ but all of these articles were assigned‚ contracted and paid for‚ so they aren't considered public domain. However‚ we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article‚ then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.