Saying goodbye to your cat is never easy. Even if she’s enjoyed a long and happy life and you’ve given her the best care you possibly could, that final farewell is bound to be a wrench. Once your cat is gone, you may want to keep her with you or perhaps put her to rest …
If you are a cat owner, it is understandable that you would take an interest in your cat’s body and the way it works. In particular, many owners become fascinated with the similarities and differences between their pet’s body and the human body. One especially common question is in relation to the belly button, or …
Ah, cats. They can be so very whimsical. We feed them, pet them, play with them; we supply them with scratching posts, cat trees and cosy beds… and yet they insist on running off to the house up the road to bother the neighbours for yet more food or attention. On this page, we’ll discuss …
It is common for cat owners to want a second cat, and this is often achieved through the addition of a new kitten to the household. Indeed, the desire for this is often motivated by a feeling that the older cat might want some extra company and might play a nurturing role, helping the kitten …
Compared to many other pets, it is sometimes said that cats do not need a lot of looking after. However, in reality, cat owners still need to do quite a lot to keep their pet healthy and the food is one of the most obvious things that must be provided. Owners may occasionally encounter issues …
Cats have all kinds of odd habits. There’s the kitty who finds it necessary to meow loudly at nothing in the small hours of the morning, the eccentric feline who likes to steal your socks, the cat who insists on climbing into the dryer… and the cat who likes to lick or chew on plastic …
Cats can develop all kinds of interesting food preferences, many of them unexpected or even bizarre. I’ve known cats who enjoyed cheese, cats who liked to nibble on slices of raw carrot, and one cat who went absolutely wild for frozen peas. It’s not common for a cat to take an interest in fruit but …
Cats make excellent pets, but most cat owners would agree they also have their fair share of frustrating habits too. One of the most common of these is their tendency to spill water from their water bowl. Not only can this be annoying, but it is also potentially dangerous as well because it can make …
Whether it’s sudden or sadly anticipated, the end of a beloved pet’s life can be a very difficult time. Knowing some of the signs that the end is approaching can give you the opportunity to prepare yourself for that final goodbye. You may not be able to intervene but you might have a precious opportunity …
Some cat behaviours can be difficult to understand: why do they suddenly jump up and run from one end of the house to the other, why do they knead your lap or the cushion when they’re relaxing, why do they meow in the middle of the night? Perhaps most pressingly of all, why on Earth …
