There’s not much more exciting for a cat to see the annual Christmas tree being put up. All those shiny objects to poke a paw at, not to mention the tree that just has to be (attempted to) climbed. But an Xmas tree and its decorations poses a significant hazard to cats, and all pets. […]
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Why Do Cats Like Boxes?
We all know how it goes – you’ve just brought home or had delivered a box of beautiful cat food, new toys, bedding and other wonderful expensive items for your cat. But he’s not interested. He just wants the box. No matter what size it is, the goal is to sit in it, lay in […]
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Black Cat Appreciation Day 2018
August 17 2018 is Black Cat Appreciation Day! Black cats still suffer from a nonsensical superstitious stigma amongst some people, and for this and other reasons they are often the least adopted type of cat in shelters. Of course, as we all know, black cats are no different to any other cat and they absolutely […]
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Can You Still Have a Cat When You’re Allergic to Cats?
Being allergic to something you love can be devastating. A lot of people don’t even know that they have a cat allergy before getting a cat, and this is one of the most common reason that cats are sadly surrendered to shelters. It’s thought that around 30%, or 3 in every 10 people who have […]
See MoreWhy Do Cats Knead?
It’s often thought that only kittens knead – the behavior where cats push their paws alternately into something soft like a pillow, sofa, your lap, or their mother. However some adult cats regularly knead as well. One of my cats, an almost 10 year old female, is always kneading on her bedding; especially when she […]
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What is Cat Scratch Fever?
Have you heard of the term “cat scratch fever”, and think it sounds pretty nasty? Is it something us cat owners should be worried about or is it a hype word blowing something small and unlikely out of proportion? So called cat scratch fever is a term for when someone gets infected with the bacteria […]
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National Cat Day – October 29, 2018 – A Day For All Cats!
National Cat Day for 2017 is rolling around fast. Traditionally taking place every year on October 29, this year it falls on a Monday.
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