You see a cat in the corner of the yard. She is hunched up, head lowered, whiskers flat against her muzzle, looking directly at you with dilated pupils. You want to pet her, but then you notice the tip of her tail is swishing from side to side. What should your next move be? Should you go ahead and pet her, or is it best to back off? If you read her body language right, …
How to Stop Cat Fights in Your Home
According to the ‘Law of Cats’: The more cats you own, the more likely they are to fight. This might seem unduly pessimistic, but the truth is cats are generally solitary creatures with social tendencies. Most cats are happy as loners – they enjoy being the only-cat and demanding affection on their terms. Why Cats Don’t Fight The independent nature of cats can …
Secrets to Successful Car Travel With Cats
Earlier this week when I was driving home from a shopping trip there was a ute (pick-up truck) in front of me with a medium sized mixed-breed black dog unsecured in the back. We were both travelling at around 60 kms (37 miles) per hour and the dog ahead was happily darting from the left to the right side of the truck, with his ears flapping in the breeze. A …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Why Won’t My Cat Use the Litter Box?
However many years your cat has successfully been using his litter box for, there may come a time when he starts to experience problems. Inappropriate elimination and litter box problems are common in cats, but luckily it’s usually easy to pinpoint the cause and deal with it accordingly. Litter Box Problems – Health Issues If your cat has cystitis, or another urinary …
7 Steps to Get Your Cat Used to the Cat Carrier
Last month, we discussed how to choose the right cat carrier for your cat, this month we talk about how to get your cat used to the cat carrier. Whether you’re taking your cat to the vet for a check-up or venturing on a longer trip, the thought of getting out the cat carrier probably makes your heart sink, and you may even have the scars that tell the tale of …
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