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 […]
A wildlife refuge has made a plea to cat owner’s to keep their cats in at night to prevent these natural predators from harming small birds and animals. The founder of the Wildlives Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Thorrington, Rosie Catford reports that casualties are particularly high at this time of year and she currently […]
The sound of a cat purring rates highly on the list of the most favourite sounds. The gentle, hypnotic sound of a cat purring when they are happy or content may actually be more than just pleasing to the ear.
There are numerous gimmicks out on the high street claiming to have understood the cat psyche enough to have designed a must-have piece of cat furniture that will enhance your feline friend’s life beyond measure. Hmmm….I’m not so sure that my cat Tikka is ever particularly impressed when I give in to the persuasive marketing […]
Stressed out cats can often have no other way of displaying their distress than by spraying or urinating outside their litter tray. With a little feline know-how you can easily find the establish the source of the problem and sooth your kitty back into a calmer state.
Cat’s like routine like most creatures and if there […]
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 […]
…helps the medicine go down. Oh if only it were that easy with your feline friend! Giving a cat medicine is an art but more often something of a struggle! Here are some top tips for making the process less painful for both you and your cat:
If the medication is in tablet or pill forms […]
Arthritis is not a slowly human condition. Your kitty can develop this illness as it gets older. Its not necessarily something you’ll be able to find a cure for but there are several treatments out there to keep your cat more comfortable and mobile. Although cats are naturally athletic, nimble creatures the everyday wear and […]
I’ve been looking out for famous cats and recently came across the lovely story of Humphrey who was the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet from about 1988 until March 2006. He arrived during the premiership of Margaret Thatcher and continued as an employee at Number 10 with John Major and Tony Blair.
The one year old […]
Although cats are scrupulously clean creatures there will be times when your puss needs a bit of a dip in the bath - particularly if you have a long haired cat. Cats can get all manner of substances stuck to their coats and if your not sure what it is then its best to wash […]