We all know that cats moult; well the normal ones do anyway. And this can be a problem, especially for the house proud cat owner who doesn’t want their guests to be covered in cat hair. Moulting can be solved to some degree by brushing your feline friend every day and disposing of the excess […]
There is always a question concerning which type of dog is better, a small dog, or a large dog. This is a tough question, as almost all dogs are similar. Dogs are referred to as ‘men’s best friend’, and this doesn’t go without any merit. A dog is loyal to its owners (if treated well) […]
There are some key signs to look out for if you suspect your cat is not happy. Firstly look at their coat – if it’s dull and unkempt the cat isn’t grooming which is a telltale sign that he is down in the dumps. It is also unusual for your cat to be inactive, sleeping […]
Cats love their freedom and are often upset and indignant about shut doors and barriers to them being able to roam in and out at their leisure. The invention of the cat flap is indeed one of the greatest in the cat world. I have lived with my cat, Tikka in situations where we have […]
It has long been a campaign for protecting dogs at Christmas time with the slogan ‘dogs are for life not just for Christmas’. However this is relevant to cats also.
Its that time of year when organisations such as Cat’s Protection start to send out the message that cat ownership should not be taken lightly and […]
With the onset of some real wintry weather to get everyone in the Christmas mood spare a thought for your cat if you let him out and about. With the temperature dropping you need to make sure your cat has access to the warmth when it gets too cold.
If your cat suffers from an illness that causes him pain such as arthritis you may want to investigate more natural means of pain relief to give them comfort and to reduce the dependency on more conventional medicines that often have quite serious side effects.
When settling in a new cat to your home there are several steps you can take to ensure the adjustment period goes as smoothly as is possible. Whether you have bought your cat from a rescue home or from a breeder the ca or kitten is likely to find its first experiences of your home […]
Old age comes to us all and its no different for your cat. For you this means taking a bit more time to care and look after your old timer and you should expect to have to visit the vet more often to ensure no niggles turn into major issues.
The major difference you’ll notice in […]
Well, Bonfire Night is here although if you’re a cat you’d be forgiven for believing it was a month long event! There have been fireworks exploding around my neighbourhood for a good three weeks already and no doubt they will continue for a few weeks more.