Archive for October, 2008

Oct
10
2008

If your cat suddenly starts to act in an angry and aggressive way don’t just dismiss it as your cat getting out of the wrong side of the bed.  When a normally sedate, cool as a cumber cat suddenly starts to spit, hiss and generally get all hot under the flea collar there must be […]

Oct
9
2008

Cat biting is a natural instinctive reaction from a cat when they are frightened, angry or just feeling a bit frisky and playful.  The ferocity and intensity of the bite will obviously vary depending on the cat’s reason for biting.  My cat, Tikka, will often give me a little pressing bite when he gets a […]

Oct
8
2008

If you’ve read any of the previous blogs you’ll know that cats and discipline just don’t go hand in hand.  If that’s the case you might ask yourself how you discourage your beloved feline from jumping up on counter tops!  Although discipline isn’t the answer, there are some behavioural techniques you can use to get […]

Oct
7
2008

Coming face to face with a cat in full aggressive mode can be quite a frightening experience.  It’s happened to me once and I shall never forget it!  My cat Tabitha had gone into a diva rage about me introducing a new kitten to the household, a very straggly ginger tom.  I had never experienced […]

Oct
7
2008

In all animals there is an innate need and want to play particularly in those that haven’t reached maturity.  Cats use play as kitten to interact with and discover their environment.  They learn the rules of their feline world and develop their cat skills.

Oct
6
2008

Cats love snoozing and sleeping.  On average an adult cat can sleep from anything between thirteen to eighteen hours per day!  An older cat will sleep for even longer and a kitten spends a huge amount of time sleeping as it expends energy very quickly.  However differences occur depending on the personality of your cat.  […]

Oct
6
2008

If you are a multi cat household you will now and then be subjected to a violent display of cat fighting!  Usually there will be one cat the asserts himself as the alpha cat and will demand he is fed first and gets attention first.  However there will be times when the other cat or […]

Oct
3
2008

When it comes to being an individual cats have been their and got the T-Shirt.  Each cat has its own peculiar behaviour and personality traits.  The standard cat like behaviour you expect will not apply to all cats.  Some will defiantly break the rules!  However don’t be fooled into thinking they are minim humans – […]

Oct
2
2008

Cats and punishment just simply do not mix.  Your cat will never understand that you are trying to teach them how to be a good cat or that they have somehow upset you.  They simply learn to see you as a predator rather than a friend.  Rubbing your cats nose in its own urine or […]

Oct
1
2008

Most people forget about microchipping their cat but given that cats are very apt to wander and get lost its well worth it.  There are also a lot of myths around about microchipping that can put you off: