Kids have a lot to learn about the world around them. Unfortunately, during this exploratory phase, it’s not unusual for collateral damage to happen such as sandwiches posted into the DVD player, teddy swimming in the toilet. . . you get the picture. But when the object under investigation happens to be a cat, someone (two […]
Helping your Timid Cat Survive House Guests
How does your timid cat feel about house guests? Cats are creatures of habit; after all it takes dedication to squeeze all those cat naps into the day. Even a confident, sociable cat may be less than thrilled by the arrival of guests coming to stay. But if that cat is timid or anxious, the […]
Is Your Cat Bored? 10 Ways to Prevent Boredom
How can you tell if your cat is bored? After all, she sleeps all day. . . Actually, it’s not as difficult as you might think to tell if a cat is bored. There are lots of clues when you know what to look for. In cats, boredom usually manifests itself as ‘trouble’, either to you, […]
The Role of the Therapy Cat: Helping People in the Community
It’s official! Did you know that therapy cats exist and they’re officially good for us? When you think about it, this makes sense. We all know how soothing it is stroking a cat when she purrs like a motor, so why not use the purr power to help others? OK, so one argument is that […]
10 Reasons to Keep your Cat Indoors
As a cat guardian, one of your jobs is to figure out what’s best for your cat. This means making tough decisions that have the potential to be life-changing for your fur-friend. A classic is example is the indoor vs outdoor argument, and which is the best way of life for your cat. On the one hand keeping […]
Five Ways to Prevent Pet Theft
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 […]
Valentine’s Day Safety Tips for Cats
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) […]
7 Reasons Pets are Good for Your Mental Health
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 […]
New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy Cat
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 […]
5 Ways to Reduce Stress in Cats
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 […]