I’m sure you’ll agree that waking in the dead of night to hear your own cat crying like an unhappy infant is an unnerving experience. And if you’re new to the joys of being a cat owner you will probably find it mystifying as on the majority of occasions there appears to be no reason …
Sometimes a veterinarian needs to order a complete blood count for your cat. Usually referred to as a CBC/WBC count, this is a test that looks at the number of cell fragments (platelets), red blood cells (erythrocytes) and white blood cells (leukocytes) in your cat’s blood; there are various types of these cells and the …
If you are a cat owner, it is highly likely you have had to deal with your charming pet bringing a dead animal into the house. Not only is this extremely common, but it is also a natural part of feline behaviour and most cats feel an instinctual need to hunt. Of course, I appreciate …
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Many cat owners are motivated to introduce a new kitten to the household by the thought that their existing cat will appreciate having a new companion. In my experience, this is often true – at least in the long run – but the initial introduction period is not always plain sailing. Indeed, people are sometimes …
There’s no doubt that using pouches is a quick and convenient way to feed our pet cats but it’s very easy to lose track of how many the little rogues have eaten in a day. I expect you’ve already discovered that offering them additional dry biscuits as I have always done can confuse the issue …
Let’s be honest here: when you’re alone at home, you meow at your cat, right? It’s time to get real – we all do this, and we all feel a bit silly about it! If you’re guilty of trying to communicate with your kitty in her own language, then you’ve probably wondered what she thinks. …
Cats are my favourite pets. They are fun to play with and can provide great company. These pets are known to sleep a lot during the day and even at night. But what exactly happens when you startle them from their slumber? Do Cats Get Mad When You Wake Them Up? It is quite rare …
I spent two weeks visiting my mother for the holidays and I spent a lot of time with her pet cat named Shadow. Eventually, I found myself attached. Shadow would meow when I walked into the room and would often curl himself up at my feet to sleep. I left feeling sad. However, a few …
Over the years, the news has featured some incredible stories about cats getting lost, often miles and miles from home, and still somehow finding their way back. This ability is also an established fictional trope, and I have lost count of the number of films I have seen where this ability is portrayed in some …
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Cats scratch doors as a way of getting the attention of their owners. I have lived with cats for long and have tried many techniques to control bad habits in cats. In this guide, I will outline some of the methods I have used to get cats to quit scratching doors. How I Stop My …
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