Have you heard the expression: “As hard as herding cats”? This sums up so much about what we love about our feline friends, such as knowing their own minds and refusing to run with the crowd. But doesn’t this imply cats are difficult to train? Well, yes and no. If you try to impose your will on a cat you’ll get nowhere fast. But if you work with your cat’s psyche …
High Rise Syndrome: Keeping your Cat Safe from Falls
Cats make great apartment pets and will be purr-fectly content living in an apartment as long as they have an outlet for natural behaviours such as scratching, climbing, and play hunting. Keep in mind though, cats also love to watch birds, chew grass, and enjoy the sunshine, which are activities better suited to outdoor living -- and they have a natural love of …
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American Shorthair Cat: Breed Information and Personality
One of the best mousers around, the American Shorthair cat is more than just a great hunter. Friendly and sociable, they love interactive playtime but they'll also happily snuggle on your lap which makes them the ideal pet for both young and old. Appearance The American Shorthair is a medium to large, lean cat with a hardy build which is a carryover …
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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 a decade and have lived experience of how a raw meat diet has improved their lives. There are pros and cons of feeding a raw food diet. We have done a lot of research and are convinced raw cat food diets provide better nutrition. …
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How To Read Your Cat’s Body Language
You see a cat in the corner of the yard. She is hunched up, head lowered, whiskers flat against her muzzle, looking directly at you with dilated pupils. You want to pet her, but then you notice the tip of her tail is swishing from side to side. What should your next move be? Should you go ahead and pet her, or is it best to back off? If you read her body language right, …
Bombay Cat: Breed Information and Personality
With its sleek and shiny jet black coat it's no wonder that the Bombay cat is often described as a miniature black leopard. Stunning in appearance and with an inquisitive, affectionate and fun-loving personality to match this breed makes a great family pet. Appearance The Bombay cat breed is often described as miniature black leopard. They have a jet black coat that …
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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 food. When we first switched our cats to raw food, our veterinarian commented: "That must cost a small fortune!"The perception that it costs more to feed cats a raw meat diet, is one of the things that stops potential raw feeders …
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Cats
Did you know that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the commonest cause of sickness and diarrhoea in cats? Shocking, isn’t it. But then again IBD isn’t a black and white, all-or-nothing condition, but exists on a ‘spectrum’ from mild to severe. For example, since this is a waxing and waning condition, if your cat has regular, intermittent tummy upsets then IBD could …
How to Transition an Outdoor Cat to an Indoor Cat
Perhaps you’re adopting a stray or maybe you're moving from a house to an apartment -- in these circumstances sometimes it’s necessary to transition an outdoor cat to an indoor cat. The trick is to match expectations: yours and the cats, so that you can both share the same space without the fur flying. Think of things from the cat’s point of view and you won’t go …
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Khao Manee Cat: Breed Information and Personality
The Khao Manee (which translates to 'white gem') is a graceful, medium-sized cat which originated from a royal breeding program in Thailand. They have distinctive eyes which resemble a cut diamond and are most prized when they have odd eye colour combinations. Appearance The Khao Manee is a medium-sized cat with a muscular athletic build and long legs. The …
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