Life with Cats

In today’s world, the sad reality is that opportunistic thieves often steal cats and dogs from their own yard. Pet theft is usually motivated by money – from dogfighters seeking bait animals, dealers looking for animals to sell to research laboratories and breeding operations, or individuals just looking to make a quick buck by rehoming your pet for an adoption fee. Losing a … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Prevent Pet Theft

Spread the love this Valentine’s day and enjoy your celebrations, but take extra care to keep dangerous items out of paw's reach. We discuss seven potential hazards that could be disastrous for your cat.  1. Lilies If you want to enjoy many more years with your feline companion, know that lilies have no place in the home (or garden) of a cat guardian. This is because lilies … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day Safety Tips for Cats

Do you believe in purr-power? Purr-power is the ability of cats (and pets generally) to improve our mental health and well-being. If you’re not a believer, then you should be, because the latest research sheds light on the ability of pets to improve life for those with long-term mental health issues. [1] Indeed, the evidence for the beneficial effects of a feline friend … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons Pets are Good for Your Mental Health

Every year, humans around the world make New Years’ Resolutions -- it’s a tradition that started centuries ago and has continued over time. Resolutions are a promise and commitment that we make to ourselves on the first day of the New Year, often to start doing something good or stop doing something bad. But what about your commitment to ensuring your cat has a happy and … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy Cat

Stress can do strange things to a cat. Unfortunately cats are prone to stress, not least when we introduce another fur friend into the family. The symptoms of stress are many and varied; and range from the obvious, such as spraying, to the subtle, such as over-grooming. But one thing’s for sure, as a responsible cat guardian the last thing you want is a distressed fur-baby, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Stress in Cats