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.
Are you starting to think that a cat or kitten would be a lovely addition to your household? Perhaps you’ve finally got the house you dreamt of and a cat makes a home doesn’t it? But a few words of caution before you go skipping down to your local rescue centre! Make sure you’ve thought […]
Ever wondered where the saying ‘a cat always has nine lives’ comes from? Well, to find the roots of this age old saying you have to do some serious delving into the murky past…
In Greek mythology, nine represents the trinity of all trinities. It is a mystic number throughout tradition and folklore. Atum-Ra, the Greek […]
Cats are renowned for their night vision but can they see colour in the same way we do? Well, they aren’t colourblind but they can’t distinguish colours very well.
Scientists believe that cats see the world in shades of yellow and blue in much the same way that humans who are red-green colourblind see their environment. […]
Buying insurance is a way of life these days. You’ve insurance for your home, car, life, employment, and your washing machine to your i-pod! The list is endless. However it is amazing how many cat owners forget to insure their feline friend!
Now in the same way you want to cover yourself with life insurance to […]
If you visit your local rescue centre and you are looking for a cat, perhaps for the first time or maybe to add a member to your feline family, you may be naturally drawn to the tiny, cute balls of furry fun that are kittens! It’s only natural. They tug at your heart strings and […]
The closing date for the Feline Oscars is fast approaching so make sure your glamour puss doesn’t miss out!
With under a week to go until the deadline for entries its time to get your entries in to the Purina PetCare sponsored Cats Protection’s Rescue Cat Awards 2008.
Cat allergies can be a huge problem for sufferers and cause a great deal of friction in feline households when one of the family members becomes susceptible. Never fear! You do not need to send your beloved kitty packing! Here are some tips for reducing the affects of cat allergies:
Do not let the cat sleep […]
We all know that there are plants that we should avoid around pet cats as they can be harmful or even poisonous. However there are some plants that your kitty will purr with delight to see in the garden or house so much so they might forget about all your other ones!
So what do cats […]
I’ve just seen a blog this morning on why a dog is better than a cat. Well! As I have both a cat and two dogs its time to put the world straight on that score and rise to the challenge. Here is my Top 10 reasons for why a feline friend is the far […]