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Your cats may not come when you call them, but that doesn’t mean they’re not listening. Past studies have shown that cats know their own names, but a recent study in Japan found that cats recognize and remember the names of their feline housemates. I don’t think the findings are surprising, but I loved learning

Is your cat terrified of the three Cs — the carrier, the car and the clinic? Or do you prefer not to load your handful of wiggling felines into carriers, navigate through thick traffic and then corral them into an exam room for their annual wellness exams? A generation ago, you may have sought a

From our original post a couple of months ago we’ve had loads of inquiries from international readers about these bowls and we are pleased to let you know that we now have improved shipping rates live via DPD direct in our blog online shop! Therefore we thought it was a good time to re-post this

This post contains affiliate links* The average cat uses the litter box three to five times a day. It would make sense that something that is used so frequently on a daily basis requires that we humans put a lot of thought into it. Unfortunately, cat guardians often select a litter box for all the

Angie Bailey Angie Bailey, an award-winning writer, podcaster, and humorist, is the author of Texts from Mittens and Whiskerslist: The Kitty Classifieds. She’s written cat humor for over a decade, and lives in Minneapolis with her fiancé and two cats — Phoebe, a sassy senior and Janet, a teenage kitty with tons of tortitude.

How to recognise the signs this Dementia Action Week (20–26 May) and what you can do to help There are an estimated 850,000* people living with Dementia across the UK and, thanks to raised awareness and support services available, those diagnosed with the disease can live long and fulfilling lives. While many of us can

When it comes to ice cream, I don’t think there’s anything better than a pint of Ben & Jerry’s in your favorite flavor to satisfy your craving. I only like ice cream in the summer, and since it was super hot here last weekend, it was time for the first pint of the season. And

Government abandons plans to outlaw practices such as foie gras and fur imports that are cruel to animals and that public wants to see banned A coalition of thirty-eight major animal welfare organisations has reacted with ‘dismay and frustration’ after the UK Government dropped plans to bring in a ban on imports of foie gras

This post contains affiliate links* I came across this clever hammock bed scratcher combination on Chewy.com the other day and liked it a lot. Ideal for smaller spaces, this piece has a lot of nice features: Made from walnut colored wood. Two sided hammock features a comfy polyester fabric on one side and smooth leather

Quick Facts Weight: 7 – 9 pounds The Look of a Egyptian Mau This shorthaired breed is blessed with gooseberry-green eyes, a twitching tail, and a coat that comes in silver, bronze, or smoke beneath the natural spots. That’s right. The spots are also on the skin. Some people confusion the Egyptian Mau with the

A two-year-old black cat called Molly, from Brent, North West London who went missing on 1st April 2022 after having scarpered out of his home on the exact same day owner, Colin Ortutai-Hughes, had been instructed to leave the property by his letting agent, is now safely back and reunited with her owner. Molly, a domestic

Image Pixabay Tags: Purrs of Wisdom, Sunday Quotes 2 Comments on Sunday Quotes: Look for Good Ingrid-I think the quote contains a typo. “The word doesn’t need … ” possibly should have been “The world doesn’t need … ” ?Beautiful image and thought, though.-Ann Just look after these cats and dogs to the best we

As we approach the warmer months, many of us will be looking forward to spending more time outdoors with our pets. While summertime brings many joys, it also marks the start of tick season, meaning now is the prime time to get your pet protected. PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: “Ticks are small parasites

When it comes to keeping cats entertained and all conventional methods fail, you have to get creative. Melissa Krieger’s cat Jasper was fascinated with her multiple aquariums, watching the fish from a distance. To make the experience even better for Jasper, Krieger and her fish supplier created a unique design so Jasper could watch the

Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 25 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters to parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of rescued pets — dogs Tampa Bay and Justice and parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on

With the cost of living spiralling, an increasing number of pet owners can no longer afford to keep their beloved animals. In the first quarter of 2022, Cats Protection, the UK’s leading feline charity, has seen a 25% increase in the number of kittens being handed over to their adoption centres*. As kitten season starts,

This post contains affiliate links* We previously featured a number of PetFusion’s litter management products, all designed to make keeping the litter box and the area around it clean simple and easy. Their newest product is a universal litter scoop holder. 2-in-1 Universal Litter Scoop features  Fits most standard size litter scoops. Durable silicone bristles

Willow settling into her new home. ©The Color Archives | Alamy Stock Photo My fellow Americans, meet your new First Cat: Willow, a gray-and-white tabby the Biden family has adopted for the White House and made the first presidential cat after George W. Bush’s India. Willow, who settled into her new home in Washington, D.C.,

Bee Bee was rescued by the charity after suffering an injury to his face The RSPCA is appealing to find a fur-ever home for a cat called Bee Bee who has been in the charity’s care for over ONE YEAR. Bee Bee, an eight-year-old male black and white cat, was rescued last May when he

Photo by Raquel Pedrotti on Unsplash Tags: Sunday Quotes 1 Comment on Sunday Quotes: Garden Planting a garden is belief in another tomorrow, just around the corner. That’s a great way to live your life; you live for today, but make plans for years to come. There’s always hope and promise of better more prosperous

Photo courtesy of Unsplash Pets provide unconditional love and support to their owners and many care for their pets as if they’re family members. As you embark on this journey, keep in mind that pet ownership is a huge responsibility. Your bond with your new pet develops over time, and soon you will discover your

This post contains affiliate links* Few things are more upsetting to cat parents than the thought of a beloved cat having to spend any time in the hospital, even if it’s only for a few hours before and after an outpatient procedure. And it’s pretty stressful for cats, too, especially if a clinic is not

Look at any photograph of a celebrity and rest assured there’s a glam squad behind the scenes primping and putting every hair in place. While your own glamour puss is very capable of taking care of her fur, felines still require a little help from their favorite stylist — you! Good grooming is not just

Friday 6 May 2022 Siberian Forest cat Dante has the pellet embedded in his thigh The RSPCA is appealing for information after a Siberian Forest cat was shot in the thigh with an air gun in Reigate, Surrey. The four-year-old male cat was shot around a month ago in the village of Leigh however the

This post contains affiliate links* Welcome to our regular “Ask the Cat Doc With Dr. Lynn Bahr” segment! 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 1991 graduate of the University of Georgia’s College

Cats can easily become stressed when there are changes to their environment, so it’s important to identify any triggers that can cause anxiety. Like us, our furry friends have individual personalities and will therefore be affected by different things.  PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing said: “Changes to a cat’s surroundings can sometimes have a negative

When a newborn sphynx kitten named Cleopatra was brought to the Helen Woodward Animal Center in Rancho Santa Fe, California after being rejected by her mom, staff began bottle feeding the little baby to nurse her back to health, but they knew that ideally, the little one needed a nursing mom. Six days later, a

With Independence Day around the corner, I decided to chat with my cat, Stella, about freedom — not the best topic for a house cat. The Fourth of July is coming up, Stella! How should we celebrate our freedom? Ah, freedom! The light of a civil society, the cornerstone of American democra … Remind me

DENVER, 2022 – Morris Animal Foundation is now accepting proposals for studies focused on the development of nonsurgical sterilization approaches to humanely control populations of free-roaming community cats. “We are excited to announce a funding opportunity that has great potential to contribute to thoughtful feline population management,” said Dr. Janet Patterson-Kane, Morris Animal Foundation Chief Scientific Officer.

This post contains affiliate links* We all want to give our cats the happiest life possible, and the more we know about cats and their needs, the happier we can make them. In Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, Zazie Todd, Phd, the creator of the Companion Animal Psychology blog, offers advice for