Archive for Care

Sep
6
2008

It’s not so much about finding a cat that is children-friendly but more about teaching your child how to deal with cats and how to handle them.  You can start teaching the basics very early on.  Before the age of twelve you will always need to supervise your cat and child together.  After the age […]

Aug
31
2008

In the same way humans can be prone to allergies so can your pets.  Cats are particularly prone to allergies that affect the skin.  This can be caused by medications applied to skin and house plants.  However the most common allergies are related to food. 

Aug
30
2008

Cats are particularly prone to ear mites.  They tend to pick them up out and about when they are stalking through the wilderness of your back garden or grassy areas.  A cat that has had the misfortune to become home to some pesky ear mites will become itchy and uncomfortable.

Aug
25
2008

Cat and especially kittens love to play.  Single cats definitely need to be given toys to relieve the boredom and to discourage them from playing with your own belongings.  It is true that when you have two cats living together they are more likely to be playful whereas single cats can become old and grouchy […]

Aug
25
2008

When you first bring a little kitten home it can be a daunting task to decide which cat food to choose. There are a massive array of food brands and types offering different benefits to your kitty. As a kitten the choice isn’t quite as mind blowing. You have a choice between […]

Aug
23
2008

When getting a cat for the first time you may be tempted to go rushing out and get a lovely plush expensive bed to welcome your new family member…however you may find that your cat prefers to sleep anywhere but in his new basket!  You’ll find him snoozing on the bed, on the couch, on […]

Aug
17
2008

A cat is considered obese when its body weight is 20% and above the recommended weight for his build and years.  You can detect a cat is obese if they have a layer of fat covering their bony areas and often they get a paunch around the abdominal area which can look a little bit […]

Aug
16
2008

Toxoplasmosis is a parasite that infects a large percentage of people.  Often people are completely unaware that they carry the parasite as the human immune system is usually very proficient at dealing with it and no symptoms are noticed.  If symptoms do occur they are often flu-like in nature and simply attributed to a cold.  […]

Aug
15
2008

Cats have some interesting habits and the chucking up of hairballs has to be one of the most disconcerting to the new cat owner.  If you’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing the violent retching and hacking that ensues before your cat very delicately deposits a soggy hairball on your carpet you’ll know exactly what […]

Aug
14
2008

When you are getting a kitten or an older cat for the first time there are a few basic things that you need to make sure you get in preparation for your new feline friend’s arrival. When shopping around for goods, try and search for the best deals available. It is worth joining a loyalty […]