Archive for Breeds

Oct
30
2008

So what exactly is a moggy?  A moggy is a cat that is either cross bred or is a non-pedigree cat.  They simply do not belong to a recognised breed.  Across the globe there are around 100 million cats kept as pets and a huge percentage of those are made up of the humble moggy.  […]

Oct
21
2008

I’ve never suffered from this problem with my own cat, but a very common problem for cat owners is when their cat is very fearful f a neighbouring cat.  When cats are within a small area this can easily lead to confrontation as they are so territorial.  The types of behaviour that you can expect […]

Sep
11
2008

If you’re still looking forward to your holiday and have decided to put your cat in boarding for the holidays here are some top tips to ensure you pick the best place:
Visit and get a tour of the establishment checking out all the facilities
Look at the design.  Is there a separate sleeping area and a […]

Aug
28
2008

Cats can be prone to skin conditions but often itching and redness is caused by the common flea.  They are relatively easy to detect particularly on light coloured cats.  The easiest place to spot them is on the underside of your cat.  Check the chin, tummy and thighs for signs of fleas.  Fleas also leave […]

Aug
28
2008

As a cat owner you have a responsibility to ensure that you cat is spayed or neutered.  There are some people that avoid the issue because of the expense or simply because they perceive it to be cruel however the consequences of not spaying or neutering your cat can be huge.

Jul
20
2008

There are many misconceptions about ginger cats, one of which I was discussing only last night with a fellow ginger cat owner.  I’ve often heard people say that ginger cats are aggressive.  Well, I can vouch that Tikka is a very gentle soul indeed.  It’s true that he is persistent about putting my pet Shih […]

Jun
30
2008

The Abyssinian Cat is thought to have descended from cat called Zula.  Zula was a female kitten taken by a British soldier from the port of Alexandria back to the UK.  The Abyssinian breed was cultivated in England by breeding Zula with an English tabby cat and then breeding one of Zula’s offspring with another […]

Jun
21
2008

The Siamese cat is one of the most affectionate and loving cat critters you can bring into your home.  They are renowned for their extrovert characters and they just love socializing.  They are very loyal to their owners and will follow you like a shadow.
Siamese are more dependent on their owners than other cats.  They […]

Jun
4
2008

A magnificent cat, the Norwegian Forest Cat was originally bred in northern Europe where it adapted and evolved to cope with very cold climates.  In the 1970’s the breed started to attract some attention whereas up until then it was pretty much a well kept Norwegian secret!  This cat species is thought to be very […]

May
30
2008

This beautiful long haired cat is believed to have originated from Persia.  The first recorded Persians’ or Longhairs as they used to be called, were brought into Italy and France around 1620.  It is believed they hit the UK soon after were they became popular with royal figures such as Queen Victoria and Edward VII.