Julianna Rokusek

Julianna is a professional writer with a passion for all things pets. She is the proud fur mom of four cats named Boots, Freya, Skittles, and Lilo, as well as a beautiful Great Pyrenees named Tonka. Lilo loves to be a stereotypical cat and sprawl out on her mom’s keyboard. With a background in historical research, her favorite kind of writing is anything that allows her to learn something new and share it with others. Of course, cat related writing is her absolute favorite!

An orange tabby cat sitting in a sitting window. A gray curtain is to the left of the cat and there are stickers on the window to the right of the cat. The weather outside is sunny and the sky is blue.

How Well Do Cats Hear?

August 27, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Cats have a highly developed sense of hearing.

The head of a black cat with green eyes looking straight at the camera.

What Kind of Ears Do Cats Have?

August 27, 2022August 17, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Depending on the breed, cats can have upright, very large, curled, or folded ears.

A black cat standing in shallow water in a white tub licking its lips.

Why Don’t Most Cats Like Water?

August 6, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

There are a few reasons why most domestic cats hate getting wet.

A black cat, a gray tabby, and an orange tabby huddled together by some gray rocks.

Ways That Cats Communicate With Each Other

August 16, 2022July 23, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Cats communicate with one another in a variety of ways, including body language, vocalizations, and scents.

Upper body of a blue-eyed Seal Bicolour Ragdoll Cat.

15 Interesting Facts about Ragdoll Cats

July 12, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Ragdoll cats have a docile and affectionate nature that makes them one of the most popular cat breeds.

An orange tabby cat with a damaged right ear sitting in a window with a dark wooden frame.

Communicating with a Deaf Cat

August 27, 2022July 8, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Hand gestures, sign language, and flashlights are some of the strategies you can use to communicate with your deaf cat.

A torbie sititng in front of a sunny window licking her lips.

Why Do Cats Lick Their Lips?

June 28, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

Cats may lick their lips for a variety of reasons.

A 1902 political cartoon showing an upset husband holding two kids while his wife leaves the kitchen to go vote.

Cats and Women’s Right to Vote

June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

During the period of women’s suffrage in the 1900s, cats frequently used as a symbolic of the women’s right to vote movement in the U.S. and the U.K.

A Siamese cat sitting on a light gray sofa.

Why are Some Cats’ Fur Color Affected by Skin Temperature?

July 12, 2022May 31, 2022 by Julianna Rokusek

A temperature-sensitive enzyme is responsible for the color of some unique cat breeds, such as Siamese and Burmese.