Last week we examined the growing problem of feline obesity in modern society. This week we look at the steps we can implement to take control of our cat's weight and improve their overall health and wellbeing. The two biggest factors that need to be monitored and adjusted are diet and exercise. Feline Diet Many modern cat foods contain a lot of carbohydrates. A cat’s … [Read more...] about How to Treat Feline Obesity
Tips to Keep Your Cat Safe This Halloween
Whilst Halloween is a fun celebration for adults and children; it can be stressful and potentially dangerous for cats. Keep your cat safe and stress free this Halloween with our top safety tips. Keep Your Cat Indoors Even if your cat is usually an outdoor cat, keep them indoors and safe on Halloween night. Cruel pranksters have been known to tease, injure, or … [Read more...] about Tips to Keep Your Cat Safe This Halloween
Siamese Cat: Breed Information and Personality
With their brilliant blue eyes and striking coat pattern, the Siamese cat is one of the most distinguishable and well known breeds in the world. They have very short cream-coloured hair with points (the nose, ears, paws and tail) in a darker colour. The Siamese cat originated in Siam (now Thailand) and arrived in the West in the 19th century with tales of a royal … [Read more...] about Siamese Cat: Breed Information and Personality
Black Cats – Good Luck or Bad Luck?
For centuries, black cats have been associated with superstition and folklore. Historically, in the UK and United States, black cats were believed to be evil and associated with witchcraft. In China, a black cat was a sign of hard times and poverty, and in Europe if a black cat jumped on a sick bed it was a sure sign that death was near. Many of these superstitions about … [Read more...] about Black Cats – Good Luck or Bad Luck?
Fat Cats are a Growing Problem
Obesity isn’t an issue limited only to people. Over eating and inactive lifestyles are severely affecting the health of our pets as well and obesity is a common nutritional disorder in cats today. Obesity places additional stresses upon a cat’s body and can predispose them to more serious medical conditions including diabetes, arthritis, and hepatic lipidosis (liver … [Read more...] about Fat Cats are a Growing Problem
Hairballs and What to do About Them
Cats are fastidious groomers and they typically spend hours each day grooming themselves from head to tail. When a cat grooms itself it ingests loose hairs, and sometimes hair accumulates in the stomach rather than passing through the digestive tract to the bowel. Long-haired or medium-haired cats are more prone to developing hairballs than their short-haired cousins, as are … [Read more...] about Hairballs and What to do About Them
Time-Out For Naughty Cats
Just like children, cats are sometimes naughty and we need to find appropriate techniques to help them modify their behavior. Time-outs [otherwise known as ‘sin-binning’] are a useful tool for managing feline behavioural issues. When Should I Use Time-Out? Time-out is effective when a cat is biting and scratching you, playing aggressively, bullying the timid cat in the … [Read more...] about Time-Out For Naughty Cats
The Healing Power of a Cats Purr
There is something very soothing about the sound of a cat purring. How often do you put your head alongside your cat to listen closely to the rhythmic sound of its vibrating purr? Why does a cat purr? We always assume that a cat only purrs when they are happy – whilst they are relaxing, eating, playing or being stroked by their favourite human. But cats also purr for other … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of a Cats Purr
How to Pick Up and Hold a Cat Properly
Do you want to learn how to pick up a cat without getting scratched? We discuss the correct method to use when you pick up a cat, whether cats like being picked up or not, and advice for holding a cat. How to pick up a cat the right way Here’s how to pick up a cat safely and minimise the risk of getting scratched or bitten. To start, make sure the cat is relaxed … [Read more...] about How to Pick Up and Hold a Cat Properly
4 Steps to Introducing a New Cat Into the House
Getting a new cat is an exciting time for you but can be daunting for the animal. There are not only new surroundings inside and outside the home to take in, but new sounds and experiences, and other people and animals. You need to make it as easy as possible for your new family member to help her settle in and avoid problems at a later date. 1. Do it slowly and one room at … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Introducing a New Cat Into the House
