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 colds in bad weather so can our feline friends. The […]
Should You Dress Your Cat in a Costume?
Next time you see a cat in a costume at Halloween or at Christmas, don’t look at the costume but into the cat’s eyes. What do you see? There is very little doubt that cats in costumes are cute. But whilst we might enjoy a cat dressed as a bat or a tutu touting Tonkinese, […]
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 multi-lingual household (barks and meows) then it’s best to choose a cat […]
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 than others. If you plan on keeping an indoor cat then a sparky, […]
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 everything goes well and Mama does all the work, in which […]
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 creature, learns a valuable lesson for life. But kids can […]
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). Here is our guide to the 10 most common mistakes of first time cat owners. 1. […]
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 grass, and enjoy the sunshine, which are activities better suited to outdoor living — and they […]
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 can both share the same space without the fur flying. Think of things […]
So You Want to Be a Vet? Here’s What you Need to Know
Is being a vet your dream job? I’ve worked as a vet for more years than I care to remember. I was just like you: Animal obsessed as a child, eagerly consuming books, articles, or information on anything or everything to do with animals. When I shared my dream with parents and teachers, their reaction […]