Cats are staunchly territorial creatures and this doesn’t just relate to places and objects. It can also relate to their owners. This has never been so highlighted than over the past six months with my own cat who has really made a point of showing all the members of my household who is boss.
It’s the time of year that I love – Christmas time! I had duly put my tree up by 1st December skilfully decorated with baubles and twinkling lights. Christmassy nik naks adorn the house and I have my stock of mince pies and brandy sauce stashed in the kitchen.
I am pregnant at the moment and have recently suffered a few people telling me I need to get rid of my much beloved cat, Tikka. I have to admit to be completely enraged and somewhat bewildered by the way cats have been demonised regarding babies and felt compelled to research the subject to get […]
There’s no denying it cats love heat and cosy corners. If there’s a stray sunbeam going you can bet that your cat will find it and enjoy soaking up the warmth, and if there’s a fireplace to be found you’re cat will be there. Now that the winter nights are drawing in and […]
Building up trust with a cat is a long term project that cannot be rushed. Even if you have had a cat for many years there may be times when your cat becomes stressed or mistrustful because of a change to his routine or circumstances. It can be hard for a non-cat person to understand […]
Cats are quite resilient creatures and won’t complain in the same way a dog would if they are ill. You need to look out for the signs. This is usually a drastic change in behaviour such as trying to hide away or becoming overly clingy. You may also notice a change in temperament. Your cat […]
I often look at my cat Tikka and think ‘Wow! You really know how to relax!’. Throughout the day he can be found in any of his favourite sleeping corners in such a peaceful state of repose I can’t help but feel ever so slightly jealous. The look of complete and utter bliss on his […]
Last night after a long stressful day at work and the flurry of activity that ensues when I get home from work – make the tea, feed Tashi, my shih tzu and Tikka, my cat, tidy up, a quick dog walk – it was at last time to relax and chill out. It was a […]
I have been concerned about my cat, Tikka of late. He’s started getting very stressed when around my partner. It was a bit of a puzzle to me but I started to research causes of stress and discovered some interesting facts.
If your cat suddenly starts to act in an angry and aggressive way don’t just dismiss it as your cat getting out of the wrong side of the bed. When a normally sedate, cool as a cumber cat suddenly starts to spit, hiss and generally get all hot under the flea collar there must be […]