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More and more cat owners are turning to raw feeding as an alternative to kibble or canned food. The idea is simple: feeding cats food that more closely resembles what their bodies are designed to eat – fresh, animal-based meals rather than highly processed products. If you’re new to raw feeding cats and ready to start, this guide is for you. It’s normal to have questions at …
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Do you have a cat that constantly begs you for food? Or perhaps your cat suddenly seems hungry all the time? While this may just be a sign of a healthy appetite, constant hunger and overeating can be a sign of an underlying medical issue. Let’s look at some of the reasons which could explain why your cat is always hungry, including when this may indicate a more serious …
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While litter boxes are an invaluable addition to a cat household, unfortunately, some cats may develop allergies to their litter. A cat allergic to litter may experience various allergy symptoms, which can impact their overall health and wellbeing. Signs and symptoms of a cat litter allergy It can be difficult to spot if your cat is allergic to litter, as the symptoms …
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Cats in the garden are a universal issue, whether it’s your own cat or a wandering neighbourhood stray. There are a lot of outdoor cats in my community, and I’m constantly finding the little gifts they leave behind for me in my veggie patch. Why do cats like to dig, pee, and poop in gardens, flower beds, and veggie patches? Cats are instinctively drawn to go to the toilet …
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If you’re a cat parent and a plant lover, you may have experienced the frustration of finding your beloved plants dug up or half-eaten by your feline friend. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to keep cats out of your plants and keep your indoor pot plants safe. I love my indoor plants, but so do my cats. When I first started collecting them, I would wake up …
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If you’re new to raw feeding, one of the first questions that comes up is usually: How much raw food should I feed my cat? Some people let their cats decide by offering food freely and allowing them to stop when they’ve had enough. While this can work for cats who naturally stop eating when they're full, it doesn’t suit every cat. Greedy cats with big appetites won’t …
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Do you want to make your own raw cat food? This is the homemade raw cat food recipe we used when we first switched our cats to a raw diet, and it's the same one we continue to use and recommend today. It's important to follow the recipe carefully, because cats have very specific nutritional needs and even small imbalances can cause problems over time. That’s why we’ve …
What is a tabby cat? And why do these cats have an "M" on their forehead? Although some people refer to the tabby as a breed of cat, it actually just refers to the pattern of their coat – those lovely striped, spotted and swirled sections of colour that you see in types of tabby cats. The tabby coat pattern is common to many cat breeds, and there are different colours too. …
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Have you ever wondered why your cat likes to suck your wool blanket or favourite mohair jumper and how you can discourage this behaviour? Surprising enough, wool sucking is relatively common amongst cats. Felines with a tendency towards this behaviour usually prefer to suck on items such as wool blankets and jumpers but some will suckle another cat’s tail, or their own paw. …
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As cat parents, we've all been there – watching our feline friends knock things off shelves, ambush our ankles or even swiping their claws at the family dog. Cats have big personalities, and sometimes that spills over into behaviour that's less than ideal. That's when it's time to teach your cat what's acceptable and what's not. One method people often ask about is the …
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