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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How to Deal With Separation Anxiety in Cats
The bond between cat and pet parent is a wonderful thing, but what happens if it goes a step too far? Like dogs, cats can suffer from separation anxiety if they become over-attached to a human family member or even another companion animal. So, what should you do if your cat has separation anxiety? When Separation Anxiety Occurs Separation anxiety in cats most commonly …
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Six Common Kitten Illnesses
There’s nothing more exciting than bringing a new kitten home to join your family, their boundless energy and playful nature will be sure to bring a smile to your face. Just like human babies though, it’s worth remembering that the younger the cat, the less robust his immune system will be, so ensure you know the signs of these common kitten illnesses so you can act quickly and …
Manx Cat: Breed Information and Personality
A tailless cat originating long ago during the age of the Vikings on the Isle of Man, the Manx breed is known for its robustness, rounded features, and powerful hindquarters that allow it to jump to perches otherwise out of reach for most other species of feline. Manx Cat Personality Manx cats become devoted to their families and are a playful and intelligent species. …
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Who’s the Boss? Cat Family Hierarchies
It’s common knowledge that dogs have pack structures and social hierarchies, but what about cats? Consider a group of big cats, such as lions, and how they live in the wild, ‘The Lion King’, anyone? Domestic cat families are no different. Although cats have individual personalities and social graces, and some cats seem to prefer a solitary lifestyle, you’ll certainly be able to …
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Keeping the Peace in Multi Cat Households
If you’ve got two or more cats, you’ve probably experienced cat confrontations at some point in time. Having multiple cats living together under the same roof doesn’t have to be an issue though, as long as you understand what problems are likely to occur in multi cat households and how to deal with them to ensure your cat clan can live in harmony (well, most of the time …
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