helping cats live happy, healthy lives
We help you care for, understand and enjoy life with your cat. Whether you are introducing a kitten into your home or caring for your senior cat during their golden years. Our articles include how to create a cat friendly home, the importance of play, the challenges of multi-cat households, car travel with cats, what to do if your cat goes missing and more.
The debate over indoor cats vs. outdoor cats is one that continues to be controversial among cat owners. After all, cats are naturally wild creatures that should be allowed to roam freely, right? Whilst there are some who claim that keeping a cat indoors is cruel, there are actually many benefits to an indoor cat. Here are some of the most important factors to consider if …
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Unlike dogs, which are demonstrative in showing their love and affection, cats can be a little more stand-offish which makes them much harder to read. Not all cats will pose for a photo shoot with a declaration of their love and a back-drop of heart-shaped cushions. So, how do you know if your cat really loves you? Head Butting When your cat rubs his face …
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Trimming your cat’s claws regularly should be a part of their ongoing healthcare routine. Unclipped claws can become overgrown and turn back on themselves, pressing into your cat’s paw which can be very uncomfortable. Keeping your cat’s claws trimmed will also protect you from being scratched, your clothing from being snagged, and you’ll minimise accidental claw damage to your …
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Every year, millions of pets around the world enter animal shelters as strays. Making sure your cat has a microchip is the best chance of ensuring they are reunited with you and your family if they go missing. A study by Ohio State University found that of all the stray cats found at animal shelters, cats without microchips were reunited with their owners only …
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Does your cat like to jump up on your lap and head-butt you? Often accompanied by loud purring, this act of rubbing or nudging their face against your cheek or chin is referred to as ‘bunting’ and is your cat’s way of communicating with you and showing affection. Cats communicate in a number of ways – by talking to you (vocalisation), via body language and by scent. …
An important aspect of caring for your cat is being prepared for an accident or emergency. You probably have an emergency first aid kit at home or in your car, so make sure that you also have one readily available for your cat or dog too. Having an emergency first aid kit can help you provide your cat with essential first aid before you get to the vet for treatment, and can …
Cats generally groom themselves but there may be times when you will need to give your cat a bath, such as when your mischievous kitten gets himself into a sticky or smelly situation or to treat a skin condition or flea problem. Some breeds such as the Sphynx or Selkirk Rex are also naturally prone to an oily skin so may require regular bathing to ensure their skin …
Before you bring your new kitten home it’s wise to check your house for potential hazards – in much the same way that parents take precautions around the home to protect a toddler learning to crawl. The first step to kitten proofing your home is to look at things from your kitten’s point of view. Your kitten will be attracted to things that look like they are fun to …
Most cat owners dread having to give their cat medication. Cats have a sixth sense when it comes to pill time and many will scratch, bite, or run away from you and hide. The good news is that there is more than one way to get your cat to swallow a pill; it’s a question of finding what works best for you and your cat. Giving your cat a pill Opening your cat’s mouth can …
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Cats are territorial by nature – they form strong attachments to their environment and don’t like to be taken out of their comfort zone. The upheaval associated with moving house can therefore be a stressful experience. Planning and preparation is the key to ensuring that moving house with your cat goes as smoothly as possible. Preparing to Move It is easy to get stressed …
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