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The one thing to keep in mind is that a nervous cat is often head-shy. He or she won’t want you to pet them on the head. These kinds of cats will also look for a place to hide away from everyone, and you might be aware that they walk with their legs bent so

A new dating app, created especially for cat lovers and appropriately named “Tabby,” will launch on International Cat Day on August 8. Cat parents looking for human love will be able to meet each other and share videos, photos, and stories. “People without cats think that cat ladies and cat dudes are loners wrapped up

This story is so adorable one might think it a delightful fairytale, but rest assured Ponyo and his Dragon are fur real! Once upon a time, little Ponyo was a kitten all alone in the world. He would cry and cry in the backyards of a neighborhood, but he was hard to catch. Ponyo’s mom,

Have you ever thought about taking your cat on a walk? Walking leashed cats has become an increasingly popular way to add enrichment to your cat’s life, and it’s something that many cats enjoy. That said, leash walking can also be stressful or even dangerous if not approached carefully. Not all cats are going to enjoy leash

Hi everyone, Please find below the latest entry in our Friday Art Cat section by Grace: Grace, an artist illustrator who specialises in stylised family and pet portraits as well as realism pet portraits. She was recently commissioned to do this memorial piece for a friend of a friend. You can see more of her

Children often experience death and grief for the first time when a beloved pet dies. Helping children through pet loss can be challenging for parents who are also coping with their own reaction to the loss. In Five Trees for Mina, Tony Lovitt sets out to help young readers and their parents deal with losing

Greetings my pawesome human minions. This morning I was enjoying the sunrise from the kitchen windowsill when my dad sat down beside me. He was quiet, sipping his coffee, while I purred at the sun. It was nice watching the morning with him. But our peace was suddenly destroyed by a bird landing in the

Most of us are having more screen time than usual this summer from scrolling social media to movies to video games. Screen time is a regular part of life for most people, but what about our cats? Most of us have seen our cats watch or even swat at the screen when we are watching

Is your cat bored with there old toys?  Well I’ve brought you a new product hot off the shelf called Bright Bopper. It’s a new irresistible light up toy that bounces, lightweight to play fetch with or you can make them shoot across the room but pressing down on them they bounce and shoot across

This post contains affiliate links* There’s a reason why “scaredy cat” is such a common phrase. The list of things that can cause anxiety and stress in cats is pretty long, and can include loud noises, trips to the veterinarian, and moving to a new home. While most cats are initially wary of unfamiliar noises,

The state of Mississippi proves their stance as a friend to cats and dogs thanks to new legislation designed to hit animal abusers with even stiffer punishments. Recently signed into law by Gov. Tate Reeves, Senate Bill 2658 serves to expand the charges available for animal cruelty cases against domesticated cats and dogs. Written by

Watching cats is a window into a most mysterious world. My household is always abuzz with my cats’ antics. It’s often loud with the smashing and crashing of rambunctious play — there goes a vase! I knew I should have moved the lamp. But during their quieter moments is when things get really interesting. My

After months in lockdown, the announcement that the country is opening up for business again will feel like a welcome light at the end of the tunnel for many Brits. And the first thing on some people’s post-lockdown bucket list will be to safely save their summer holiday! With concern and confusion around foreign travel

This post contains affiliate links* A couple of weeks ago, we reviewed the Okaysou AirMax8L air purifier, which we love. We were delighted that the folks at Okaysou sent us their smaller model, the AirMic4S, as well. The AirMax8L is designed to work in areas as large as 800 square feet, whereas the smaller model

Art has the power to touch the soul, inspiring feelings as wide as the range of hues on the artist’s paint palette. When a cat serves as the subject of a painting, those deep feels hit even harder. And why is this? Because cats are made of the same mysteries that bring great art to

Summer is the time to relax and slow down, a time to seek relief from searing temperatures. Cats are geniuses for finding the coolest spots in their homes. Sometimes they stretch out on cold bathroom tiles or in places where there are refreshing cross breezes. Although kitties are not as active in hot weather as

I am an omnivore. In the past, I’ve been a vegan, a vegetarian, a pescatarian, and a macrobiotic, but at this point in my life, I’ve found it prudent to be flexible. Whether traveling in other countries or visiting people here at home, it’s simplest to eat what is offered. Since my husband eats meat—

I’ve written about emergency preparedness for cats and the importance of having a plan in the past, but never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d be writing an article about  how to prepare during a pandemic. You should have a plan in place for someone to care for your cats when  you can’t

As creatures of intelligence, cats love to learn new things. Now, that doesn’t mean felines actively want to learn new tricks and perform them for the parents. Mostly, it means they enjoy knowing all about the space around them and teaching themselves feats that might help them better forage for food. But there are cases

While we usually focus on cats we thought this advice from the PDSA that will affect more dog than cat owners was of utmost importance! Following the sunniest spring on record – and now that Summer is officially here – PDSA is urging owners to remember that ‘not long’ is too long when it comes

This post contains affiliate links* Friendship is important at any time, but I’d argue that strong, solid connections with friends have never been more essential to our mental health than they are now. And yet, the pandemic can also bring new challenges for friendships. For me, the connections with my friends are fundamental to my

Remember Leo, the cathedral cat who sauntered into a priest’s robes in the middle of a morning prayer? Well, it seems Leo has some competition for photo-bombing Revd. Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury. Another of the Deanery’s resident felines, Tiger, decided he needed some camera time too. In the past few days, he’s managed to

Sarah Ellis, Chair of the new iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel talks to us about this new initiative. Why was the iCatCare Feline Wellbeing Panel set up? Up until 2015, International Cat Care had an external group of UK feline behaviour experts which it consulted several times a year to discuss emergent cat welfare issues, tap

We’ve heard stories about burglar cats before, but 4-year-old Avery is putting a new spin on feline thievery: for the past three weeks, she’s been bringing swimming goggles to her home in Bristol in the UK. Her human checked with her neighbors and even posted on social media, but nobody has reported any missing goggles.

Cats are notorious for hiding illnesses. In many cases, your cat won’t show any symptoms of a condition until it worsens. Your cat’s health is a priority though, so it’s important for cat parents to keep tabs on their feline’s well-being. That’s why PrettyLitter has created a revolutionary cat litter that can detect your cat’s

Dirk is one lucky cat as he got to try the 4cats Premium Rustling Cushion. It’s soft, has strings, there’s catnip inside and it rustles when your cat kicks it so what’s not to like?! I love teasing Dirk with the rustling sound. When he’s in a different room and hears the noise he is

Sarah with Ariel You’ve come to know Sarah Chauncey through her compassionate writing about loss and grief  here on The Conscious Cat over the past few years. After her heart-cat Hedda died in 2016, she wrote P.S. I Love You More Than Tuna, a beautifully illustrated and healing gift book which is available for pre-order now. Last Saturday, Sarah gave

The logic of cats isn’t for humans to understand. We can try all we want, but some feline actions will just never make sense. No matter how hard humans try to puzzle out the thought process behind the choices cats make, we often find ourselves in deeper states of confusion. Subjects like string theory and

Looking for the purrfect “next thing” for  your feline family members? We’ve got the latest cat-friendly products here! Casabella Pet Hair RemoversCat hair begone with two cool products. The No Bones About It Sponge removes pet hair from clothes, car interiors, upholstery and carpets with no water or cleaning solutions needed. Want more? The two-sided

It is estimated that 20 million UK workers have been temporarily forced to work from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, meaning that our furry friends have been sat by our side for several months now. Many of us are spending more time indoors due to home working or self-isolation, and our cats have become