I’ve never suffered from this problem with my own cat, but a very common problem for cat owners is when their cat is very fearful f a neighbouring cat. When cats are within a small area this can easily lead to confrontation as they are so territorial. The types of behaviour that you can expect […]
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 […]
I often look at my cat Tikka and think ‘Wow! You really know how to relax!’. Throughout the day he can be found in any of his favourite sleeping corners in such a peaceful state of repose I can’t help but feel ever so slightly jealous. The look of complete and utter bliss on his […]
Last night after a long stressful day at work and the flurry of activity that ensues when I get home from work – make the tea, feed Tashi, my shih tzu and Tikka, my cat, tidy up, a quick dog walk – it was at last time to relax and chill out. It was a […]
I have been concerned about my cat, Tikka of late. He’s started getting very stressed when around my partner. It was a bit of a puzzle to me but I started to research causes of stress and discovered some interesting facts.
The arrival of a newborn baby to the household can be a very stressful experience to your cat. Cats like routine as they find it soothing and secure. When a strange new bundle arrives that seems to be distracting everyone away from him it can be frightening for the cat.
One of my biggest irritations is listening to people call cats names and demonise then as if they were evil creatures. In this day and age you’d think we’d got past the days of seeing cats as malevolent animals however time and again I come across people who persist in misunderstanding these beautiful creatures. I […]
There is nothing so mesmerising and beautiful than a cat’s eyes. You can simply get lost in their vivid pools of green, amber and blue and that hypnotising gaze that fixes you so intently. Even those purporting to dislike cats will struggle to deny how stunning and transfixing a cat’s eyes can be.
It’s a sad fact but airgun attacks on cats are very common. I’ve read numerous news reports this year and it would appear attacks on the rise. The RSPCA received a total of 197 calls regarding airgun attacks in 2007 and the figures are set to be greater for 2008.
Cats can suffer greatly from an […]
Cats love hideaways and retreats at home and in the garden. To make your garden a haven for your cat and to discourage any unwelcome roaming you can create catty resting places so that your cat can get cosy in the garden: