Which of the following are signs your cat could have a food allergy or intolerance? a) Upset stomach b) Dull coat c) Itchy skin [You’ll find the answer at the end of this article!] Under estimated, overlooked, and under diagnosed: Pretty much sums up food allergy and food intolerance in the cat. This is a pity, because the effects are far reaching and yet once … [Read more...] about Understanding Food Allergies and Intolerance in Cats
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New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy Cat
Every year, people around the world set New Years’ Resolutions – it’s a promise and commitment we make to ourselves to adopt a new behaviour or make a positive change in our life. This year, let's extend that commitment to making New Year's resolutions for our cats. Now is the time to look at your cat's life and what you can do to make this year their happiest, healthiest … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolutions for a Happy and Healthy Cat
How to Deal with Redirected Aggression in Cats
What do you do when two cats that were firm pals, start to fight? Consider the following scenario: You hear yowling and screeching coming from the sun room. You rush in to find two best buddies with claws drawn going for each other’s throat. In fact, blood is shed and only with difficulty do you break up the fight. This deeply shocking experience upsets both cats … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Redirected Aggression in Cats
Ways to Keep Your Cat Warm this Winter
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 chilly weather is a sap to the immune system that leaves two and four-leggers … [Read more...] about Ways to Keep Your Cat Warm this Winter
What Is Taurine and Why Is It Important in a Cat’s Diet?
Taurine is often one of those words that rings a bell, but you can’t put your finger on why. Actually taurine should have a special place in the heart of every cat owner, because it’s what keeps your fur-friend’s heart and eyes healthy. It is taurine (or the cat’s dependence upon it) that makes felines ‘obligate carnivores’. This means it doesn’t matter what the cat’s … [Read more...] about What Is Taurine and Why Is It Important in a Cat’s Diet?
Should I Worry About My Cat’s Poop?
Are you obsessed by the contents of your cat’s litter box? Many seemingly rationale people wait with bated breath to inspect their cat’s latest offering. For some people, finding a nice firm sausage puts a spring in the step, whilst a smelly cowpat is likely to dampen the spirits for hours. If this seems strange to you then be thankful that your cat has ‘regular’ habits, … [Read more...] about Should I Worry About My Cat’s Poop?
Is it Ok for Cats to Drink Milk?
Where did the idea come from, of cats drinking milk? Think about it logically. In the wild, a cat isn’t realistically going to have access to a cow’s udder. At what point did humans decide it was a good idea to put down a saucer of milk for their cat to enjoy? Milk is a food for young animals before they are weaned, and whilst some adult cats get away with drinking milk, … [Read more...] about Is it Ok for Cats to Drink Milk?
5 Things You Can Train Your Cat to Do
If you thought training was only for dogs, then think again, because cats are trainable too. The Secret to Training Cats The secret to training cats isn’t really a secret at all, but about thinking like a cat. We love our feline friends for their independent spirit and how they do what they want. And there we have the key right there: You have to motivate … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Can Train Your Cat to Do
American Wirehair Cat: Breed Information and Personality
With a coat more like a terrier dog than a cat, the American Wirehair is a unique breed with hair that resembles soft steel wool. Affectionate and playful, they retain their kitten-like qualities well into adulthood, and make wonderful companions for both young and old. Appearance The American Wirehair has a brittle coat with each hair being either bent, … [Read more...] about American Wirehair Cat: Breed Information and Personality
How to Stop Your Cat Biting and Scratching During Play
A beautiful velvet-soft cat sits blinking, sleepy-eyed on the sofa. Her coat is so invitingly sateen and her look so relaxed that you can’t help but reach out and stroke her. But ten seconds later, out of the blue, she undergoes a personality change and lashes out, badly scratching your hand. At some point in our lives we’ve all met a cat like this. It might be our own … [Read more...] about How to Stop Your Cat Biting and Scratching During Play