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If you're a cat owner considering motherhood or in the early stages of pregnancy, you may be concerned about toxoplasmosis and pregnancy risks, including whether it's safe to be changing cat litter when pregnant. You may have been told that your cat can carry the potentially deadly parasite toxoplasmosis and pose a risk to your unborn baby. But were you also told that you …
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With soulful eyes, a Mona Lisa smile and a blue-grey coat with silvery-coloured tips, the Chartreux is an attractive cat. Combine this with a gentle, loving and dog-like personality – and you have the ideal family pet. Chartreux Cat Personality Chartreux are friendly and loving but not as demanding of your attention as other breeds can be, they enjoy their personal …
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Trimming your cat’s claws regularly should be a part of their ongoing healthcare routine. Unclipped claws can become overgrown and turn back on themselves, pressing into your cat’s paw which can be very uncomfortable. Keeping your cat’s claws trimmed will also protect you from being scratched, your clothing from being snagged, and you’ll minimise accidental claw damage to your …
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Every year, millions of pets around the world enter animal shelters as strays. Making sure your cat has a microchip is the best chance of ensuring they are reunited with you and your family if they go missing. A study by Ohio State University found that of all the stray cats found at animal shelters, cats without microchips were reunited with their owners only …
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Does your cat like to jump up on your lap and head-butt you? Often accompanied by loud purring, this act of rubbing or nudging their face against your cheek or chin is referred to as ‘bunting’ and is your cat’s way of communicating with you and showing affection. Cats communicate in a number of ways – by talking to you (vocalisation), via body language and by scent. …
Unlike dogs who love to go for a ride in the car, most cats do not enjoy car travel and would far rather stay at home in their own environment. It doesn’t help that many cats associate a ride in the car with unpleasant activities such as going to the vet, the grooming salon or being left at the boarding cattery whilst you go on holiday. Here are a few tips to help make car …
With their hairless wrinkled body, pixie-like face, over-sized ears and pot belly, the Sphynx breed is often referred to as 'alien-like'. This unmistakable appearance is paired with a curious, outgoing and loving personality which makes them the perfect family pet. Sphynx Cat Personality The Sphynx is a friendly, extroverted cat who is often compared with a monkey …
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An important aspect of caring for your cat is being prepared for an accident or emergency. You probably have an emergency first aid kit at home or in your car, so make sure that you also have one readily available for your cat or dog too. Having an emergency first aid kit can help you provide your cat with essential first aid before you get to the vet for treatment, and can …
Cats have a complex and varied range of sounds which they communicate with, although most of this chatting is reserved for their owners and they rarely ‘talk’ to other cats. Oriental breeds such as Siamese are usually more talkative than other cats, although any cat can become a chatter-box. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common sounds a cat makes: Meow – The …
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Ensuring that your cat remains hydrated, especially during the hot summer months is essential to your cat’s overall health and wellbeing. It can be difficult though, to get your cat to drink as much water as they should. Why is water so important? Clean, fresh drinking water is essential for your cat’s urinary health. Adequate hydration aids digestion and helps to …
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