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 …
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 …
How to Discipline Your Cat with Time-Out
As cat parents, we all know that our feline friends can sometimes exhibit aggressive or naughty behaviour. From scratching furniture to knocking things off shelves, or aggression towards other pets and people. That’s when we need to find appropriate techniques to help cats modify their behaviour. In this article, we’ll discuss whether cats understand time-outs, how to …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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