If you’ve decided you’re going to buy a kitten then there are a few things you need to consider first. If you are well up on cats you will know what to expect however if this is your first time at cat ownership you are about to enter a new mode of pet ownership. Cats […]
You may think that choosing toys for your cat is a very difficult task. Cats are so choosy and there is many a cat gimmick that lies idol in my cat’s toy box! However choosing play things for your feline friend shouldn’t be that challenging if your take time to work out what makes a […]
My friend was recently telling me about her cat, Oliver, a wiry, sphinx-like ginger tom who had recently taken to spraying the boundaries of the garden in a very methodical manner. She was most perplexed and her partner was most irritated as he had just landscaped the garden building lovely new fences and laying a […]
The typical description of a cat is that he is solitary, aloof creature, steadfastly independent and happiest being alone. This is very true of the wild or feral cat that will tend to go out hunting alone. However domestic cats have learnt t be flexible and are much more adaptable to their environments that their […]
The cat’s Protection have launched their photo competition recently looking for the UK’s top amateur cat photographer!
There are three categories you can enter into – Perfect Portrait, My Feline Friend, Animal Magic and In action or inaction. Here’s a quick run down of what is required for each category:
With the lovely Indian summer we’ve been experiencing over the past few weeks it’s not only us humans that have been appreciating some last minute sunshine before autumn draws in properly. My cat Tikka has been lapping up the rays. He’s chosen a couple of key spots outside and he rotates throughout the day.
My cat Tikka is something of a street scrapper. I am forever catching him duffing up the local cats! He just loves it. He’s had a few war wounds too. His most recent is a cut ear, but I’ve had to deal with many a scratch and bite in the past. His constant conquests caused […]
The cold nights are starting to draw in and its getting darker earlier and sure enough this weekend I heard the first round of fireworks being let off! It seems to get earlier every year…or am I just getting old? Anyway it alerted me that I need to be more vigilant with my […]
In the cat kingdom ears play a major role in communication unlike the human world. They have around twenty to thirty muscles in their ear that control ear movement. They have the ability to swivel their ears through 180 degrees and can also move them independently from each other.
Cats can often get a raw deal when it comes to new born babies. Many believe that a cat will suffocate a baby as they feel jealous or due to the fact they can smell milk on their skin. This can lead some families to even get rid of their pet cat – which is […]