Just like humans, cats have their own personal tastes and habits when it comes to dinner time. Your cat may be a big fan of fish or turn his nose up at tuna, be a fussy eater or scoff down everything that’s put in front of him, but as domestic cats (particularly indoor cats) rely on us to feed them, it’s important that we get it right. Apart from making sure you feed your …
What to do When You Find a Stray Cat
As a cat lover, what would you do if a stray cat started visiting your garden? We share the steps you can take to try to reunite a stray cat with their owner. Is it Really a Stray Cat? If you’ve found someone’s lost pet, your aim should be to try to reunite them with their owner as soon as possible. Is your new visitor friendly and …
Pets and Divorce: Who Gets Custody of the Fur Kids?
With more couples choosing not to have children, custody battles over pets instead of kids are becoming more common. In an ideal world, couples who divorce can come to an amicable agreement, maybe the cat always seemed to bond more to one person than the other for example, but if both partners want to keep their pet, how can it be resolved? Pets and Divorce in …
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Five Ways that Having a Pet Can Assist Your Child’s Development
Apart from the general joy and happiness that comes with growing up with a pet, there are many benefits that having a cat can have on your child’s physical, emotional and mental health. Here are five ways that having a pet can help your children in their development: Help to develop empathy Learning how to behave around a new pet can be difficult, especially for young …
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Breast Cancer in Cats – Signs and Prevention
Did you know breast cancer in cats is the third most common type of feline cancer? There are three common cancers in cats. These are, in order: It is perhaps, a surprising statistic that breast cancer is as high on this list as it is. Mammary tumours in cats is not something that pops readily to mind when worrying about our cats’ health . . . but it does …
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Excessive Meowing and What it Means
As we know, all cats are different, and how much they meow varies from cat to cat – some don’t make much noise at all, while some just love to chat. Similarly, some pet parents love ‘chatty’ cats, while some prefer a quieter kitty. Excessive meowing can mean different things to different pet parents, so it’s important to know whether your cat is just naturally talkative or if …
Munchkin Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Named after the 'little people' in the popular 1939 movie 'The Wizard of Oz’, the Munchkin cat is not a true miniature cat, but rather, is a dwarf that is characterised by its very short legs. Munchkins are typically a medium sized cat with legs in three different lengths, referred to as standard, short and 'rug huggers' (very short). As the Munchkin breed is outcrossed to …
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Zoonotic Diseases: Can I Catch What My Cat’s Got?
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be transmitted between humans and animals. Yes, there are actually some diseases that you can catch from your cat! Zoonotic diseases can be transmitted via the bodily fluids of an infected cat, through flea bites or via skin contact if it’s a skin disease, but the method of transmission varies. It’s important to understand which …
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Why Do Cat’s Yawn?
I’m sure your cats are like mine - they like to sleep, a lot - so when we see them yawning it’s easy to assume that they’re tired, bored, lazy or all of the above. Cats’ amazing physiology means that they can open their mouths much wider than us mere mortals can, so when your cat yawns you’ll get a really good view of the inside of his mouth in all its glory. One thing that is …
Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘the cat’s whiskers’ used to describe something that’s extraordinarily good, and when you realise everything your cat’s whiskers do, you'll understand why! Cats’ whiskers are twice as thick as their normal hairs, three times as deep and connected directly to their nerve endings, which makes them extremely sensitive. It’s not only the long …
