Nicknamed the 'fox cat' due to its luxurious bushy tail, the Somali is a lively and extremely agile cat who is well suited to active households. Clever and curious, the Somali cat loves to play and explore -- teach your Somali a few tricks or train them to walk on a leash outdoors with you. Appearance The main feature of the Somali is its eye catching ticked coat, … [Read more...] about Somali Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Why Annual Health Checks are Important for Pets
How often do you get your cat checked by the vet? Is it once a year for their annual vaccination or do you visit only if they get sick? Or do you have an older cat and visit at least twice a year? The truth is annual health checks are an important part of keeping your cat healthy. And it’s not just about preventative care such as deworming and vaccinations (important … [Read more...] about Why Annual Health Checks are Important for Pets
Chausie Cat: Breed Information and Personality
The Chausie (pronounced chow-see) cat is a hybrid breed created by mating a jungle cat with an Abyssinian domestic cat. With a high-energy, sociable and intelligent personality, the Chausie cat is best suited to experienced cat owners and families with older children. Appearance Large bodied, the Chausie is a breed with a broad chest, plenty of … [Read more...] about Chausie Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Is it Safe to Kiss Your Cat?
As a loving pet parent, you probably want to show your cat all the love and affection you can, but how safe is it to kiss your cat? And should you kiss your cat on the mouth? Many people, in particular those who aren’t owned by a cat themselves, are repulsed by the thought of a human kissing their cat, “he licks his bum with that mouth!”, but to you it’s just … [Read more...] about Is it Safe to Kiss Your Cat?
The Importance of Good Dental Health for Your Cat
Have you ever recoiled from your cat’s bad breath? If your cat suffers from fish-breath, it could be their dental hygiene leaves a lot to be desired. Indeed, bad breath can be an indication your pet has dirty teeth or gum disease. Worse still, inflamed gum tissue harbours bacteria (which causes the bad smell) and can lead to dental discomfort, wobbly teeth, and difficulty … [Read more...] about The Importance of Good Dental Health for Your Cat
Best Cat Breeds for People With Allergies
If you’re one of the 30% of people worldwide who suffer from allergies, then you might be one of the unlucky ones who suffer around cats - common symptoms include wheezing, sneezing, runny nose and red, itchy eyes. Whilst pet hair and dander (dried flakes of skin) is a common allergen you may surprised to discover that for those allergic to cats, it's usually a … [Read more...] about Best Cat Breeds for People With Allergies
What it Means to be a Responsible Cat Owner
Being a Responsible Cat Owner What does it mean to be responsible? The dictionary defines it as “the duty of taking care of something”, which summarises what it means to be a cat guardian. This duty of care is enshrined in law, which states it is an offence not to provide adequate food, shelter, exercise, and freedom from pain. However, the law is aimed at … [Read more...] about What it Means to be a Responsible Cat Owner
10 Ways to Help Stray Cats this Winter
Whilst the temperatures don't get too cold in Australia, for many of our cat-loving readers winter is a time when your cat becomes a heat-seeking missile targeted at snuggling up on your lap. But spare a thought for those less fortunate felines who are feral or stray, and lack creature comforts during the harsh winter weather. Whatever your opinion on how to deal with stray … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Help Stray Cats this Winter
Javanese Cat: Breed Information and Personality
The slender yet muscular Javanese cat is often said to resemble a ballerina - it certainly has all the grace and charm. Intelligent and active, Javanese cats are loyal, chatty felines who make great companions and are ideal for households with children and other cat-friendly pets. Appearance Just about everything about this breed can be described as long; long tail, … [Read more...] about Javanese Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Secrets to Successful Car Travel With Cats
Earlier this week when I was driving home from a shopping trip there was a ute (pick-up truck) in front of me with a medium sized mixed-breed black dog unsecured in the back. We were both travelling at around 60 kms (37 miles) per hour and the dog ahead was happily darting from the left to the right side of the truck, with his ears flapping in the breeze. A … [Read more...] about Secrets to Successful Car Travel With Cats