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8 Reasons Why Cats Arch Their Backs

Cats communicate in many ways including through body language, and when cats arch their backs it instantly attracts attention. While an arched back is commonly associated…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Raw Feeding

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How Much Does It Cost to Feed Raw Cat Food? [2023]

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…

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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…

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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…

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How to Transition Your Cat to Raw Food Step-By-Step Guide

Follow our gradual step-by-step approach to successfully transition your cat to a raw diet. Remember, any dietary changes need to be introduced slowly and patience is key to…

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Cat Health

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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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Is Your Cat Allergic to Litter? How to Tell

While litter boxes are an invaluable addition to a cat household, unfortunately, some cats may develop allergies to their litter. A cat allergic to litter may experience various…

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Why Is My Cat Sneezing? 10 Possible Reasons

Have you noticed your cat sneezing more often than usual? Cats can sneeze for various reasons, just like humans. Persistent or severe sneezing though, can be a sign of…

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Can Cats Eat Fish (Like Tuna, Salmon, Prawns, and Sardines)?

Salmon, tuna, and ocean whitefish are some of the most common ingredients in commercial cat food, but are they safe for your cat to eat? Given the fantastic…

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Cat Behaviour

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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…

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Why Does My Cat Stare at Me?

Have you ever glanced up from reading a book or making dinner and found your cat staring at you from across the room? It might look like your…

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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…

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Reasons Why Cats Lick You

Does your cat lick you? Being licked by your cat is a bitter-sweet experience. On the one paw, it’s nice to think the cat loves you, but on…

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Life With Cats

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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…

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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…

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5 Alternatives to Declawing Cats

Are you familiar with the expression: “Taking a sledgehammer to crack a nut”? Essentially this means using over-the-top effort to achieve a simple end. A great example of…

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What Is a Therapy Cat and What Do They Do?

It’s official! Did you know that therapy cats exist and they’re officially good for us? When you think about it, this makes sense. We all know how soothing…

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Cat Breeds

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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.   …

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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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Pixie-Bob Cat: Breed Information and Personality

With loyalty to rival man’s best friend, the Pixie-Bob cat is a great companion for any family home. Underneath their wild appearance, these cats are affectionate and sociable…

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Rescue & Adopt

How to Use Social Media Effectively to Help Pets in Need

Social media is a powerful tool for rescue organisations, and used effectively it can make a real difference to cats and dogs in need. Facebook and Twitter posts allow…

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10 Ways to Help Your Local Animal Shelter

Animal shelters do such awesome work in the never ending task that is caring for cats in need. It’s a difficult job, and not one that everyone is…

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10 Ways to Help Stray Cats this Winter

Whilst the temperatures don’t get too cold in Australia, for many of our cat-loving readers winter is a time when your cat becomes a heat-seeking missile targeted at…

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What to do When You Find a Stray Cat

As a cat lover, what would you do if a stray cat started visiting your garden? We share the steps you can take to try to reunite a stray cat with…

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