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 …
10 Common Myths about Cat Fleas: Separating Fact from Fiction
There is a lot of misinformation about fleas and flea treatment for cats. Let’s debunk 10 of the most common myths and set the record straight. 1. If my cat had fleas, I’d see them. Not necessarily. Fleas are small parasites that move quickly through your cat's fur, making them difficult to spot, especially in cats with thick or long fur. Cats also groom themselves …
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Five Unusual Cat Breeds
When you hear about a cat with unusual features, you might think of your very own kitty and his slightly wonky eye or stubby little tail. Our cats’ individuality, both in appearance and in personality, is one of the things that make us love them so much, but what about the specific breeds that are known for having something . . . well . . . different about them? Sphynx …
How to Socialise Your Cat
Socialisation usually happens when cats are young kittens - unless they’re born feral, they spend plenty of time being around people and being handled by them. In fact, many cat shelters have volunteers that are specifically there to socialise kittens by playing with them, picking them up and touching paws, ears and mouths, all the things that would happen at vet visits (what a …
How to Responsibily Rehome a Cat
If you’ve made the difficult decision to rehome your cat, it’s not always easy to know where to start. While there can be genuine reasons for having to rehome a family pet, a lot of common reasons for rehoming can actually be resolved without having to give your cat away. What’s the Reason for Rehoming? If you’re thinking about rehoming your cat, it’s important to …
My Cat is Pregnant: What Can I Expect?
It’s extremely important to get female cats spayed, both for health reasons and to help avoid overpopulation. It’s not always that easy though, for example some vets don’t like to operate if your cat’s under a certain weight and if your female cat comes into season before her operation, she’ll be very determined to get out. If your cat does become pregnant, here’s what you can …
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