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 […]
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 […]
Cats just love to scratch and pull their claws. It’s a natural impulse as cats need to do it to exercise their claws and also to assert their dominance. It is with complete swagger and confidence that Tikka, my ginger Tom, claws at his scratch post in the morning, leaning back luxuriously to the annoyance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
When thinking of restyling your back garden, spare a thought for your cat. The more you can make the garden an attractive place for your cat to reside in the less likely he will be to roam and put himself at risk from other animals and cars.
When moving house don’t forget to take into account the sensitive needs of your cat. Cats are very territorial creatures and like the safety and security of their own surroundings so imagine the sheer terror and panic that ensues when you uproot them to a new home.