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Expert shares top tips for taking your relationship with your cat to the next level   They’re one of the most commonly owned pets in the UK, but cats can often be seen as solitary creatures, but like any other pet our feline friends still need a bit of companionship and affection. A cat’s feelings towards

Amber Falling in love with a cat is no different than falling in love with a person. Sometimes, it’s love at first sight. That’s what happened for me when I saw Buckley, the subject of my first book, Buckley’s Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Teacher, in a cage in the back of the animal

I came across this super cute colorful cat wallet on Etsy and just had to share it with you. Available in several different colors, these wallets are the purrfect size to use with smaller purses. Made from PU vegan leather, the wallet measures 3.5 by 4.5 inches when closed, when opened it stretches out to

Rose the Bengal cat was rescued as a stray and is sadly suffering from cancer The RSPCA Isle of Thanet Branch is appealing for kind animal lovers to help fund surgery for Bengal cat, Rose. Rose came into the care of the Kent branch in March as a stray cat who was sadly suffering from

This post contains affiliate links* Cats love boxes. Cats need scratchers. What better way to give them both than with a product that combines both? The Hide & Scratch Combo Cat Lounger and Scratcher Box combines a sturdy cardboard box with an equally sturdy scratch pad. Hide & Scratch features Manufactured in Columbus, OH from

A missing cat has been reunited with her owner after 17 years! The remarkable reunion was only made possible by vet nurse and owner Kim keeping her beloved cat Tilly’s microchip details up to date each time she moved house during Tilly’s absence. Tilly disappeared following a house move from Northumberland to Edinburgh, and despite

Did you know that all cats have a primordial pouch, even normal weight cats? You may have a different name for the soft, saggy skin underneath a cat’s belly. I’ve heard it called anything from cookie pouch to coin purse to snack pack. When I managed a veterinary practice, one of our clinic cats had

Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s

Hi everyone, We received quite a few inquiries about Whisker Fatigue over the last month and therefore thought it was worth reposting our original guide with some extra information. First of all for those that missed the original post what is Whisker Fatigue: “In basic terms, whisker fatigue is simply over-stimulation of the sensory system

This post contains affiliate links* Custom portraits are a lovely way to honor or remember a beloved cat. These digital watercolor portraits by Florida based artist Elena Fick are beautiful and inexpensive, making them a lovely gift to yourself or a friend. And Mother’s Day is right around the corner! The portraits are created by

Now that we’re stepping into Spring, we may be thinking about tidying up our houses and gardens to welcome the warmer weather. However, whilst springtime is a season enjoyed by humans and animals alike, it can also bring with it some dangerous risks to the dogs and cats in our lives. With that in mind,

It’s hard to believe Ruby has been gone more than two years after being diagnosed with advanced kidney disease. Some days I still miss my little girl so much, it actually feels like a physical ache. I’m grateful I have eight years of Ruby’s Reflections on this site to comfort me and remind me of some of the

National Pet Month is a celebration of pet ownership, and a time to reflect on all the positive benefits of owning a pet. The UK is a nation of pet lovers, with around 45% of people having at least one pet in their household. The pandemic saw a massive rise in pet ownership. At least

This post is sponsored by Sleepypod Moving is stressful for humans, and it’s even more stressful for cats. Cats are creatures of habit who hate having their routine disrupted, but there are things you can do to make the entire process less taxing for both cat and human. This is the second post in a

Kittens are funny, curious, independent and beautiful. They amaze and entertain with their leaps and impressive hunting skills. Want to know more? We’ve got it all in our quick and easy guide to kittens from A to Z. Activity Level Kittens begin exploring at around 3 weeks of age and, as they grow, their activity level

3,000 UK cat and dog owners surveyed to reveal over a quarter of UK pets have their own social media account Of the 516 people who responded saying they follow social media pet accounts, 40% of these buy from brands recommended by other pet influencers 1 in 10 cat and dog owners say their pet

This post contains affiliate links* Welcome back Dr. Bahr! After a three month absence, our “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment is back! Once a month, Dr. Bahr answers as many of your questions as she can, and you can leave new questions for her in a comment. Dr. Bahr is a

Motsy came into the RSPCA’s Newport Animal Centre last October after her owner sadly passed away. On arrival she weighed 10.1kg – more than twice the weight of an average adult cat and roughly the same as a small dog like a West Highland Terrier. Motsy’s size meant she was unable to get in and

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No matter the season, the goings on of the great outdoors are a feast for feline senses. Even kitties who primarily live indoors find plenty to see, smell and experience if we give them inviting opportunities. Here are six suggestions — read on, humans! Open windows (with screens) In any climate, it’s possible to open a

Buying a kitten is a big responsibility and a decision that will stay with you for the cat’s lifetime. The Kitten Checklist is here to help you make an informed decision and to help you find a healthy, friendly kitten and avoid some of the pitfalls which can occur. View and download The Kitten Checklist

I’ve never met Debra Denker in person, and yet, she’s become a dear friend over the last four plus years. And even though I never met her cats, either, I felt like I knew Dorjee, and felt Debra’s pain when she had to let him go after a brief illness last month. Debra is what

There are few things more exciting than bringing home a new pet — especially an adorable kitten. To get your new family member off to the right start, here are some things you’ll need before you bring her home. Litter box Get a litter box with a short entryway to make it easier for a

A much-loved family cat from South East London has overcome the odds to make a full recovery following a traumatic traffic incident which left her with a fractured pelvis. Cherished puss Rosie required emergency treatment from vet charity PDSA after her owner, Laura (35), returned home to discover her struggling to walk and unable to

This post contains affiliate links* If you’ve read us for any length of time, you know that our favorite litter box is the NVR Miss litter box. When I adopted Ruby in 2011, I didn’t realize that I would be embarking on the search for the perfect litter box. Ruby was a vertical pee-er. I

************* PRESS RELEASE************ Landlords to be surveyed on damage to property THOUSANDS of UK landlords and lettings agencies are to be targeted during April in order to establish the true cost of damages to rental accommodation by tenants. The “What’s the damage?” online survey is a joint project between lettings industry trade bodies National Residential

This post contains affiliate links* The folks at Necoichi understand what cats need when it comes to food and water bowls. Maybe that’s not surprising, given that “necoichi” means to “cats first” in Japanese. We are big fans of their raised water bowl with measurements. I have always kept track of water intake and litter

Time for growth ©Charday Penn | Getty Images “I would really like to see awareness of the industry grow,” says Matt Hiesiger, product analyst for Embrace Pet Insurance. “So many people don’t know pet insurance is out there, or they don’t learn about it until their pet is older and already has some issues.” That

The following infrographic first appeared on Jeanne Foguth’s Blog: Many of us love the look of certain breeds of cats and dogs but do we know the risks these are susceptible to from a genetic background? The following insurance by pet insurance company Petinsurancecomparison analysed the higher risks to certain genetic diseases and their associated

Science has proven that watching cat videos online is good for you. A 2015 study conducted at Indiana University Bloomington found that viewing cat videos boosts energy and positive emotions. But is the same true for our cats? Video games for cats Videos showing birds and rodents have been around for a long time, but