As you pack away summer shorts and reach for a snuggly jumper, spare a thought for your cat. As the temperatures plummet she doesn’t have the luxury of donning extra layers and still pads around on bare paws. Just as we suffer more sniffles and … [Read more...]
Should You Dress Your Cat in a Costume?
People often ask, is it okay to dress your cat in a costume at Halloween or at Christmas? To find the answer, we suggest you look away from the costume and into the cat’s eyes. What do you see? Cats dressed in costumes for special occasions are … [Read more...]
Best Cat Breeds for Homes with Dogs
Being a cat lover doesn’t exclude you from loving other animal species. Indeed, some enlightened dog-people see the error of their ways and know their fur family is not complete without a feline to rule to the roost. If you yearn for a … [Read more...]
Best Cat Breeds for First Time Cat Owners
If you’ve never owned a cat before, you’ll soon wonder how you ever managed without one. Our feline friends make fur-bulous companions and your life just changed for the better. However, cats are individuals and some breeds are more of a handful … [Read more...]
Raising Newborn Kittens – Tips for Surrogate Cat Mothers
Mama Meow! Is your cat having kittens? Or perhaps a stray has identified your shed as a safe place to give birth. Whatever the reason, it is a privilege to be part of that wonderful experience that is a mother raising her kittens. Hopefully … [Read more...]
Best Cat Breeds for Families with Kids
It wonderful when a child grows up in the company of cats. Our feline friends have so much to offer, from a listening ear and quiet companionship to the gift of joy and laughter. Indeed, the child that learns to love and cherish another living … [Read more...]
10 Common Mistakes of First Time Cat Owners
Congratulations you are getting a cat! These fur-bulous creatures enrich our lives and provide years of companionship, but there's more to owning a cat than providing cardboard boxes of different sizes to play in (although to be fair that does help). … [Read more...]
High Rise Syndrome: Keeping your Cat Safe from Falls
Cats make great apartment pets and will be purr-fectly content living in an apartment as long as they have an outlet for natural behaviours such as scratching, climbing, and play hunting. Keep in mind though, cats also love to watch birds, chew … [Read more...]
How to Transition an Outdoor Cat to an Indoor Cat
Perhaps you’re adopting a stray or maybe you're moving from a house to an apartment -- in these circumstances sometimes it’s necessary to transition an outdoor cat to an indoor cat. The trick is to match expectations: yours and the cats, so that you … [Read more...]
Earth Day: How to be an Eco Friendly Cat Owner
April 22nd is World Earth Day. But as the organisers point out, this is about more than just one day. This is about the fight for the future of our planet. From deforestation to our rising carbon footprint, how each of us go about the way we live … [Read more...]