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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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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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 transitioning their cats to a raw food diet. Some raw feeders are guided by their cat when it comes to how much raw food they should feed. Whilst this is okay in theory, it only works if you have a cat who walks away from their food when …
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Earth Day: How to be an Eco Friendly Cat Owner
April 22nd is World Earth Day. But as the organisers point out, this is about more than just one day. This is about the fight for the future of our planet. From deforestation to our rising carbon footprint, how each of us go about the way we live our life places demands on the earth. As responsible cat guardians we aim to be the best pet parents we can be, but have you …
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Selkirk Rex Cat: Breed Information and Personality
With its curly coat and curly whiskers, the Selkirk Rex is an easy-going cat, who is equally happy in an active family home with children or as a companion to a single senior adult. Appearance Like finger prints in humans the distinctive soft curls of the Selkirk Rex are different for every cat. Selkirk Rex are described as semi-cobby, that is to say, they …
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The Dangers of Feeding your Cat a Vegan Diet
Being vegetarian or vegan is a personal choice, and often one that a person reaches out of their love and compassion for animals. But whilst you choose to eat a plant based diet, it is important to remember that your cat is an ‘obligate carnivore’ and they MUST eat meat. Unfortunately, no matter how good your moral intentions, feeding your cat a vegan diet is a recipe for …
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European Shorthair Cat: Breed Information and Personality
One of the most popular and oldest breeds of cat found in Europe, the European Shorthair is a great low-maintenance family pet, although they can be territorial around other cats, so choose a second cat with care. Appearance The European Shorthair is a medium to large cat with a stocky, muscular body. The head is fairly rounded and has well developed jowls …
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