It may surprise you to learn that cats can be a great choice for apartment living - they easily adapt to an indoor lifestyle and make the purrfect pet for people with busy lifestyles. Although cats don’t require regular walks like dogs do, they still require attention though, which is why it’s important to consider your lifestyle if you’re … [Read more...] about Best Cat Breeds for Apartment Living
Starting a Pet Sitting Business – What You Need to Know
What could be better than making a living taking care of cats and other furry, four-legged friends? If you’re a dedicated animal lover looking to start your own business, then pet sitting might just be what you’re looking for, but make sure you understand everything involved before you make a decision. What Does Pet Sitting Involve? Many people don’t like the idea of … [Read more...] about Starting a Pet Sitting Business – What You Need to Know
Domestic Cats in Wild Coats
Most cats have certain characteristics and behaviours that are similar to those of their wild cat cousins. For example, when your cat is stalking insects in the wild jungle of your garden, or about to pounce - even if the prey in question is just their favourite catnip mouse toy. Similarities are not only limited to cat behaviour, there … [Read more...] about Domestic Cats in Wild Coats
Tiffanie Cat: Breed Information and Personality
A medium sized cat with a flowing plume of a tail the Tiffanie’s are a hybridization between the Burmese and the Chinchilla. Retaining the body type of the Burmese (solid and muscular) they present the facial markings of the Persian Chinchillas with eyes that are oval and set at an angle, and may be any colour from yellow through to apple green. They are typically referred … [Read more...] about Tiffanie Cat: Breed Information and Personality
The Health Benefits of Pumpkin for Cats
You might associate the bright orange pumpkin with Halloween, but this tasty vegetable isn’t just for making Jack O’ Lanterns in October! Pumpkin is delicious and nutritious, and not just for us humans. Despite the fact that it’s not something they’d naturally eat in the wild, pumpkin has a surprising range of health benefits for cats and dogs. Digestive … [Read more...] about The Health Benefits of Pumpkin for Cats
Turkish Angora Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Despite its elegant and graceful appearance the Turkish Angora possesses a strength and force of will that seems much more suited to a cat of a more robust appearance. To further the illusion of its delicate presentation the Turkish Angora has one of the silkiest coats which gently caress the hands as you stroke it. Extra-large and erect ears work with almond shaped … [Read more...] about Turkish Angora Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Tail Talk – Your Cat’s Tail and Why it’s Important
Whether your cat’s tail is long, skinny and jet black or short, fluffy and ginger, it’s an amazing and fascinating thing. Not just for tickling your nose as part of her morning wake up call, it’s made up of lots of small bones (about 10% of the total amount of bones in her entire body), along with muscles, nerves and ligaments that all help to make it so fantastically mobile … [Read more...] about Tail Talk – Your Cat’s Tail and Why it’s Important
Declawing Cats is Cruel: It’s Not Just a Manicure!
If you live in Australia, you may be wondering what declawing is; because the practice of removing a cat's claws is illegal here and considered both cruel and inhumane. However, there are places in the world (including the United States) where declawing cats, is legal and even commonplace. We discuss the controversial practice of declawing cats, the risks and how it hurts … [Read more...] about Declawing Cats is Cruel: It’s Not Just a Manicure!
Does Your Cat Need a Therapist? Seeking Help From a Cat Behaviourist
Are you struggling with a cat whose behavioural problems make you think you might need professional help? Whether they call themselves a cat therapist, a cat behaviourist or even a ‘cat whisperer’, there are people available who can help you to better understand your cat’s behavioural issues, and find a way to deal with them. Why Your Cat Might Need Help You may think … [Read more...] about Does Your Cat Need a Therapist? Seeking Help From a Cat Behaviourist
Easy Homemade Raw Cat Food Recipe
Do you want to make your own raw cat food? This is the homemade raw cat food recipe that we used when we first switched our cats to a raw food diet, and continue to use and recommend today. We include instructions for making eggshell and vitamin supplement powder, and where to buy the vitamins you need to get started. This recipe is nutritionally balanced for adult cats. If … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Raw Cat Food Recipe