Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to express your love and affection for those who hold a special place in your heart – including your cat. Here's how to plan a date with your cat on Valentine's Day to show them how much you love them. Take a romantic walk with your cat Start your Valentine's date with your cat by taking a romantic stroll around the garden. Walk … [Read more...] about How to Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Date with Your Cat
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Planning for Your Cat’s Future
What happens when you can no longer care for your cat? Our beloved cats usually have shorter lifespans than us, so we prepare ourselves for losing them, but sadly there are certain situations where people can’t continue to look after the cats that have become a part of their family – what happens then? Whether you are elderly and about to move into a nursing … [Read more...] about Planning for Your Cat’s Future
Summer Safety for Cats: Fireworks and New Year Celebrations
Welcoming in the New Year can be a wonderful time for us humans, but it can be a stressful and frightening time for your cat or dog. Whether you’re throwing your own New Years Eve party or just live in a busy suburban area, with lots of people, loud noises and fireworks it’s important that you keep the safety and wellbeing of your pets in mind. I am grateful that in … [Read more...] about Summer Safety for Cats: Fireworks and New Year Celebrations
Can You Have Too Many Cats?
So just how many cats is too many? You might think that’s a trick question, after all, surely you can never have too many cats? In an ideal world, we could all live in a happy house full of cats to keep us company and entertain us, but in reality there are a lot of factors to take into account when deciding whether it’s possible to have too many cats. You need to think … [Read more...] about Can You Have Too Many Cats?
Tabby Cat Facts and the Mystery of the “M”
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. … [Read more...] about Tabby Cat Facts and the Mystery of the “M”
How Sensitive is Your Cat’s Hearing?
Have you ever been puzzled by your cat suddenly becoming alert, ears twitching, when you can’t hear anything? Don’t worry, he’s not seeing ghosts, it’s simply because a cat’s hearing range goes up to about 65khz, while ours is only a measly 20khz, and while our ears sit firmly on the sides of our heads, a cat will swivel his ears around just like a satellite dish, to pick … [Read more...] about How Sensitive is Your Cat’s Hearing?
The Importance of Playtime With Your Cat PLUS Ideas for DIY Cat Toys
If you’ve had your cat since he was a kitten, you’ve probably noticed a decline in his enthusiasm for playing as he gets older. Kittens are naturally active bundles of energy, but as cats get older they often want to play less. Nevertheless, making time for playtime with your cat is still essential, no matter what age he is. Even if your cat has plenty of toys for solo play … [Read more...] about The Importance of Playtime With Your Cat PLUS Ideas for DIY Cat Toys
Why Cats Chew Things and How to Stop Destructive Chewing Behaviour
When it comes to pets chewing things they shouldn’t, it’s usually dogs that come to mind, but cats are just as likely to demonstrate destructive chewing behaviour. There are a number of reasons why cats chew things they shouldn’t, and not only is it destructive it can be extremely harmful. So what causes destructive chewing behaviour in cats, and how can you stop it? What … [Read more...] about Why Cats Chew Things and How to Stop Destructive Chewing Behaviour
Grieving and Coping With the Loss of Your Cat
Losing your beloved pet is a heartbreaking and emotional experience, and as much as we might wish they could live forever, it’s one that all cat or dog owners will face at some time or another. It can be even harder if people you know don’t fully understand the strength of the bond between you and your pet. Like me, you may have experienced sentiment along the lines of “but he … [Read more...] about Grieving and Coping With the Loss of Your Cat
10 Reasons Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs
The debate between ‘cat people’ and ‘dog people’ is one that rages on, but if you’re a cat lover like me, then you have to agree that whilst dogs aren’t that bad, when it comes down to choosing a side, cats are better than dogs! 1. Cats smell better Sorry dogs, I know you can’t help it, but the smell of wet dog is an overwhelming assault on delicate nostrils. Then … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Why Cats Are Better Than Dogs