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Why Cats Need to Eat Meat: Understanding Obligate Carnivores
Cats are obligate carnivores and have unique dietary needs that have evolved over thousands of years. Their bodies are specifically designed to thrive on a meat-based…
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Bottle Feeding Kittens: Step-by-Step Guide
Bottle feeding kittens is a rewarding yet challenging task. Whether you’re an experienced cat owner or new to kitten rescue, this article will equip you with…
Do Cats Get Jealous? How to Tame the Green-Eyed Monster
Do cats get jealous? Some experts think they do, while others aren’t so sure. It’s hard to know for sure because cats can’t tell us how…
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Flea Allergy Dermatitis in Cats: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Is your cat scratching excessively, or overgrooming and biting or chewing their skin? These symptoms are often the first sign that your cat has flea allergy…
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Raw Feeding
Benefits of a Raw Diet for Cats: Why We Recommend Raw
We believe there are many benefits to feeding your cat a raw food diet similar to the one nature intended. We have raw fed our cats for almost…
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How Much Does It Cost to Feed Raw Cat Food?
Most people think that feeding their cat a raw food diet is expensive. They find it hard to believe when we tell them it’s cheaper to feed cats…
Raw Feeding Guidelines: How Much to Feed Your Cat
How much raw food do I feed my cat? Is there a raw feeding guide for cats? These are two of the questions we’re often asked by readers…
Easy Homemade Raw Cat Food Recipe
Do you want to make your own raw cat food? This is the homemade raw cat food recipe that we used when we first switched our cats to…
Cat Health
Coconut Oil for Cats: Is It Good or Bad?
In recent years, coconut oil has gained popularity as a wholesome, natural supplement to treat a range of cat health issues. But is coconut oil good for cats…
What Does It Mean When a Cat Can’t Pee?
Is your cat struggling to pee? If you suddenly notice that your cat can’t pee or is having trouble peeing every time they enter the litter box, this…
Why Is My Cat Always Hungry? 10 Possible Reasons
Do you have a cat that constantly begs you for food? Or perhaps your cat suddenly seems hungry all the time? While this may just be a sign…
Fading Kitten Syndrome: How To Recognise The Signs
Few things make you feel more helpless than a sick kitten, especially a struggling newborn. Sadly, when fading kitten syndrome strikes, that’s exactly how you feel – helpless. …
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Cat Behaviour
Why Do Cats Wag Their Tails?
What does it mean when your cat wags or swishes its tail? One of the more subtle cat communications are the ones cats give through their tail movements.…
Why Do Cats Bring You Dead Animals as Gifts?
Have you ever come home to find that your cat has left you a half-eaten mouse, bird or other dead animal which is now lying on your kitchen…
Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?
Have you ever glanced up from reading a book and found your cat staring at you from across the room? There may be other times when you’ve observed…
Steps to Solving Cat Behavioural Issues
Imagine it’s the school holidays, but you have to work. You leave the kids home alone. . . but the TV’s broken, they’re too young to read, and…
Life With Cats
How to Keep Cats Out of Your Garden and Flower Beds
Cats in the garden are a universal issue, whether it’s your own cat or a wandering neighbourhood stray. There are a lot of outdoor cats in my community,…
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How to Keep Cats Away from Indoor Plants
If you’re a cat parent and a plant lover, you may have experienced the frustration of finding your beloved plants dug up or half-eaten by your feline friend.…
Cats and Laser Pointers: Are They Safe?
My cats love laser pointers, especially Ava. It’s our go-to game in the evenings and great exercise too. But, there’s something counterintuitive about shining a bright red laser light in…
Teach Your Child to Respect Cats
Kids have a lot to learn about the world around them. Unfortunately, during this exploratory phase, it’s not unusual for collateral damage to happen such as sandwiches posted into…
Cat Breeds
Minuet Cat: Breed Information and Personality
The Minuet cat is an affectionate, playful and people-oriented cat with a personality that combines the best from its Munchkin and Persian parent lines. Image: eyfoto | Getty Images History…
California Spangled Cat: Breed Information and Personality
With a wild cat appearance, the California Spangled cat has an affectionate, social, and playful personality. These ‘house leopards’ love to actively engage in family life and enjoy…
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LaPerm Cat: Breed Information and Personality
With an affectionate, yet not overly demanding personality, the LaPerm cat is a great family cat. They are equally happy in your lap or exploring their surroundings. Image:…
American Bobtail Cat: Breed Information and Personality
A sought after breed, the American Bobtail makes an excellent family pet. They are intelligent enough to learn tricks, calm enough to enjoy time in your lap, and…
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