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 …
If you are the owner of a male cat, one of the most crucial decisions you will make is whether or not to have your cat neutered. Generally, it is recommended, and I would personally advise you to do so, as it prevents unwanted breeding and also has various health benefits. Nevertheless, may owners who …
Do Male Cats Still Want to Mate After Being Neutered? Read More »
Looking after a young kitten can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to ensuring the kitten is properly fed. However, starting at around the four-week mark, kittens are encouraged to stop suckling or bottle feeding and to start eating different kinds of food. This is sometimes referred to as the weaning stage, and …
Getting to understand your pet and its various mannerisms ranks among the most rewarding aspects of being a cat owner. With that being said, one of the feline behaviors that people sometimes find surprising and confusing is the tendency for them to lightly bite. In fact, some people even mistake this for an act of …
Why Does My Cat Bite Me Gently And Lightly? Cat Love Bites! Read More »
Preventing your cat from jumping over your garden fence can be an extremely frustrating problem, and it is one that I have the first-hand experience of. If you are anything like me, you want your cat to have the freedom to explore your garden, but you are also concerned about its safety. Perhaps your next …
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Cats make excellent additions to the majority of households, but I must admit they can also pose a number of challenges too, with these ranging from the behavioural to the more logistical. One particular aspect of cat ownership that sometimes takes people by surprise is the effort involved in managing their toilet habits, as well …
Why Does My Cat’s Litter Box Smell Like Ammonia? Read More »
While owning a kitten is a fun and rewarding experience overall, it is fair to say kittens also present their fair share of problematic and challenging behaviours. In my experience, one of the most frustrating of all is the tendency for some kittens to chew on electrical cords, cables, or wires. Of course, because of …
How Do I Keep My Kitten From Chewing on Electrical Cords? Read More »
Mice have a habit of building a home wherever they feel safe and secure. When they move into a house, they will locate an unoccupied place to stay and breed such as beneath the stove, in the walls or in the attic. If the mice sense there’s a cat around, they are highly likely to …
