Catit Magazine October 2023 issue featuring a black cat on the cover with the theme Black Cats: Beautiful and loving

Catit e-magazine / october 2023

Black cats

October is Halloween month, so what better time of year to put black cats in the picture! In this magazine issue, you find out why some people believe black cats are bad luck, discover how a black shelter kitty became an illustrious museum cat, and much more!

A black cat with green eyes wearing a collar sitting in the grass

Black cat stories

A spotted Bengal cat sleeping on its back on a grey fabric sofa

Cats’ digestive system

A Siamese kitten sitting among several pumpkins and gourds

Cats and pumpkin

A tabby cat resting on a patterned, reddish-brown upholstered chair

Polydactyl cats

Catit Art Contest 2024 promotional banner

Cat Art

Four women wearing matching white shirts and carrying Catit tote bags pose for a photo in front of a promotional display

Catit Events

A fluffy black cat peeking through a hole in a bright yellow paper background

Black cat stories

Black cats are wrongly being accused of bringing bad luck, but why?

In various cultures, a black cat crossing your path means bad luck. But, where did this silly superstition originate?

Read on to find out

Black cat stories

Black cats are wrongly being accused of bringing bad luck, but why?

In various cultures, a black cat crossing your path means bad luck. But, where did this silly superstition originate?

Read on to find out

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Black cat short stories

A black cat with bright green eyes wearing a green collar, looking off to the side outdoors

Aristide V

King of the Bruges Folk Museum

While most museums have a curator, in Bruges they have Aristide. This plain black cat gets to welcome museum visitors, patrol the garden, and much more.

Read Aristide’s story

A black cat with yellow eyes wearing a blue collar with stars and a bell sits in front of a window

Ra

“About 6 years ago, I noticed Ra, his siblings, and his mom underneath a dumpster. I tried to catch them, but failed. When I went to check in on them the next morning…”

A black cat with green eyes wrapped in a soft, grey and white fleece blanket

Siegfried

“…What immediately drew me to little Siegfried was his silliness. He was grabbing the tail of the cat next to him through the kennel bars, and would proceed to chew on it …”

A black cat resting in a woven basket bed on a cat tree

Colman

“Colman was born in foster care – he was one of 7 babies! Two of his siblings were born with eyelid agenesis, and Colman was born with a cleft palate,… ”

A black cat with wide, alert eyes peeking out from a white Christmas tree

Thackery Binx

“We managed to get the kitty out from under the unit, but the little one ran off and crawled into the bottom of someones car. We had to open the hood to find him,…”

Find out how these stories end

Tell us all about your cat!

Do you share your home with a cat? Do you have a fun anecdote or just a bunch of cute images of your feline friend? Upload a picture of your cat to our cat gallery and tell us all about them! Feel free to browse the cat gallery to meet kitties from all around the world!

Indy

Luna

Maurice

Ginny

A Bengal cat sleeping on its back on a grey fabric sofa

Cats’ digestive system

How does my cat’s digestive system work?

Follow us on a trip through the digestive system of a cat, where you learn why cats don’t chew their food and many more interesting cat facts.

Hey ho, let’s go!

Cats’ digestive system

How does my cat’s digestive system work?

Follow us on a trip through the digestive system of a cat, where you learn why cats don’t chew their food and many more interesting cat facts.

Hey ho, let’s go!

A Siamese kitten sits surrounded by various pumpkins and gourds against a brick wall background

Cats and pumpkin

Is pumpkin good for your cat?

Pumpkin is delicious for both you and your cat. While not all squashes are suited for your kitty, those that are come with various benefits.

Read all about it

Cats and pumpkin

Is pumpkin good for your cat?

Pumpkin is delicious for both you and your cat. While not all squashes are suited for your kitty, those that are come with various benefits.

Read all about it

A Siamese kitten sitting among pumpkins and gourds

Catit cat food products including Divine Shreds in jelly cans and pouches, and Catit Dinner pouches with pumpkin recipes

Catit Food

Cat food with an autumnal touch

If you love pumpkin season, why not serve your cat some of this delicious fruit, too?

Not all varieties might be available in your region

Close-up of a black cat with bright yellow eyes licking its nose against a black background

Cat care

Why does my cat’s tongue feel like sandpaper?

While dogs have a smooth tongue, a friendly lick from your cat feels like being scrubbed with sandpaper. So, why does a cat’s tongue feel so unpleasant?

Let’s find out

Close-up of a black cat with bright yellow eyes licking its nose with a pink tongue against a black background

Cat care

Why does my cat’s tongue feel like sandpaper?

While dogs have a smooth tongue, a friendly lick from your cat feels like being scrubbed with sandpaper. So, why does a cat’s tongue feel so unpleasant?

Let’s find out