Whether your cat’s eyes are green, hazel, amber or even blue, they’re probably the most beautiful pair of eyes in the world to you. But aside from their beauty, there’s so much more to a cat’s eye, especially compared to our own! The Anatomy of a Cat’s Eye Although a cat’s eye is very similar to a human eye, there are some differences when it comes to how and what we …
How Hydrotherapy Can Benefit Your Cat
In general, cats aren’t water babies, apart from a few specific breeds that actually like water, but hydrotherapy (also known as aqua therapy) can be a blessing when dealing with a number of feline health issues. How Does Hydrotherapy Work? Hydrotherapy is a form of physical therapy in water that’s used for humans, dogs and even cats. The idea behind it is that water …
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Snowshoe Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Snowshoe cats originated as a cross breed between Seal Point Siamese and American Shorthair cats, and earned their name from their adorable white paws. They are available in seal blue, chocolate, and lilac and have beautiful sapphire blue eyes. Snowshoe Cat Personality The Snowshoe cat is typically gentle, loving, and affectionate with a sweet temperament somewhere in …
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How Sensitive is Your Cat’s Hearing?
Have you ever been puzzled by your cat suddenly becoming alert, ears twitching, when you can’t hear anything? Don’t worry, he’s not seeing ghosts, it’s simply because a cat’s hearing range goes up to about 65khz, while ours is only a measly 20khz, and while our ears sit firmly on the sides of our heads, a cat will swivel his ears around just like a satellite dish, to pick …
How to Grow a Herb Garden for Cats
You love your garden, so it’s natural that your cat will love one too. Indoor cats especially will benefit from their own special cat herb garden, because they don’t get to enjoy the benefits of certain plants and herbs outdoors. Whether you plant a number of pots on a windowsill or have the space for a larger herb garden in your home, find out more about what types of herbs …
Creating a Cat Friendly Home
Love, affection and care are all essential factors in keeping your cats happy, but what about the environment they live in? In our home, we are forever looking at ways to enrich the environment our cats live in to keep them happy and healthy indoors. Here are our ideas to help you create a safe, comfortable and enriching home environment for your …
7 Tips for Introducing a New Kitten to Kids
Bringing a new kitten into your family is bound to be an exciting time, but should you be worried about introducing him to your kids? The answer is No; as long as you follow these essential tips for introducing a new kitten to kids, you’ll have a well-adjusted kitten and children who know how to respect animals. [Tweet "A new kitten is the perfect opportunity to teach your …
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Treating Ringworm in Cats
Ringworm is the most common skin condition in cats, particularly in kittens under a year old simply because their immune system defences aren’t as developed. It’s an unpleasant condition that can affect your cat’s claws and hair, as well as his skin, and it’s important to catch early and treat to avoid the disease spreading to others in your household. So what exactly is …
Devon Rex Cat: Breed Information and Personality
The Devon Rex is a breed of cat with distinctively unique elfin features. An extremely short curly coat, small to medium sized body the Devon Rex is blessed with a pixie like wedge shaped head, large eyes, short muzzle, strong chin, and extremely large and low set ears. Whiskers and eyebrows are short and crinkly. Despite its smallish stature the Devon Rex is muscular with hind …
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What to Include in a New Kitten Gift Basket
If you’ve got a friend or relative who’s welcoming a new kitten into their family, why not share in their excitement and give them a kitten gift basket to celebrate their new arrival? Let’s face it, everyone loves to receive a hamper as a gift, and they’re a tradition for welcoming new babies into the family, so why not kittens too? You can use your imagination and include …
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