One of the strangest pets that can be owned is a parrot. Parrots are a type of bird which can somehow manage to mimic the human speech. Whilst most birds are well known for making a lot of high pitched noises, parrots can mimic what we say. One of the most famous sayings, of which […]
When taking on a pet, one has to consider its past. Baby pets are the easiest to look after as you bring them up from scratch, being there with them from early on gives a good bond between the owner and the pet. Owning a pet which was originally from the wild is always a […]
My partner shook his head in disbelief last night as I drew up a list of presents and there at the bottom were a selection of cat names – that of my friends cat’s Cleo and Oliver. ‘You must be joking!’ he cried incredulously. ‘Not at all,’ I responded with a serious look. ‘I buy […]
I was watching The Dog Whisperer on Sky 3 recently and my favourite dog training guru Cesar Milan was weaving his magic with a dog AND a cat. The two adversaries were driving their distraught owners to distraction. The dog when it arrived had immediately gone into hunter mode and spent every opportunity hunting down […]
I’ve often cringed when I’ve heard people referring to kicking the proverbial cat. This come from a time when it was still acceptable to treat animals cruelly and in frustration people would give the cat a good kick. It does not conjure up a pleasant image and I look forward to the day when that […]
If you are looking to buy a kitten then please make your first stop the local cat shelter. Often they are full up with cats and kittens all longing for a loving home so unless you want a specific breed this should be the place your start your search. You can feel good that you […]
Choosing your new cat or kitten’s name is not something to be taken lightly. It can be a challenging time and I know many a new cat owner that has ran out to the shops and come back laden with baby name books and has scoured the internet for hours looking for inspiration.
Choosing your cat’s […]
October is the month when we start to get festive for the Halloween season. The shops are overflowing with ghoulish outfits and spooky decorations. I have always been partial to a good Halloween shindig myself however as a cat owner I’m quite careful in the weeks running up to Halloween. Cats have always been associated […]
Having a cat means buying a dizzying array of cat equipment from feeding and water bowls to scratch posts to bedding. You may think that to house all these things in your home you have to sacrifice your style and home décor but you would be wrong! These days’ pet stores offer a wide range […]
Cat biting is a natural instinctive reaction from a cat when they are frightened, angry or just feeling a bit frisky and playful. The ferocity and intensity of the bite will obviously vary depending on the cat’s reason for biting. My cat, Tikka, will often give me a little pressing bite when he gets a […]