What you need to know about your cat’s sleeping habits Did you know? Cats are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dusk and dawn. All curled up in a little ball in a sunny spot, or completely stretched out in a cool place, cats have perfected the ‘catnap’ to a T. They don’t have a […]
8 August is International Cat Day – the purr-fect excuse to celebrate our favourite floofy overlords. Whether you’re a proud cat parent or just secretly wish you could live that stress-free, nap-all-day lifestyle, here are 10 reasons cats are the coolest creatures around: 1. They know how to say “no” Cats don’t people-please. If they’re
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Do you routinely avoid taking your cat to the vet because it’s a stressful experience for both of you? Use these tips from global animal health company, Zoetis South Africa, and you won’t have to choose between your cat’s mental and physical health again. Something’s up with your cat. Most days she’s meowing by
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12 steps to help your cat learn her name Most cat owners understand the frustration of being ignored by your cat when you call her. Cats are independent, and they do what they want, when they want, and only if they will benefit from it. But there are a few ways to get your cat
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7 tips for keeping her coat beautiful Your kitty-cat is truly an elegant creature, born with natural beauty and self-grooming instincts. Although she probably spends about half her day sleeping and the other half grooming herself, she still needs a little help from her human servants. She needs you to occasionally brush and bath her,
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Most cats will spend many hours grooming themselves – but with so much grooming going on, is it still necessary for you to groom your cat? Actually, yes. Especially if you have a longhair cat. That doesn’t mean that shorthair cats don’t need grooming; they may just need less grooming. By grooming your cat, you
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Fetch, fetch, fetch… Dear Patches Who needs to watch TV when you can just sit on the windowsill and watch your neighbours and their dogs? I swear that if I made a movie of them, it would be a blockbuster! But what I don’t understand is this: why do dogs continue to fall for the
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The caracal may not be large in stature, but this cat is a formidable hunter, able to take down prey far bigger than himself
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Hillbilly biscuit thief Dear Patches, My owners decided that it was time for a new puppy and brought home the most out-of-control dog they could find. I call him Tornado because he runs through the house as if the devil is behind him and leaves a trail of devastation. Nothing is safe where Tornado goes.
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Q: My cat tested positive for feline leukaemia (FeLV). How can I boost her immune system so that she doesn’t get ill too often? A: No treatment exists to eliminate FeLV, but supportive care and treatment of the secondary bacterial infections with antibiotics are possible. The effectiveness of antiviral drugs is limited, and they may
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Many studies have been done about dogs, and most people are aware of dogs’ amazing olfactory senses and how they use them in many scenarios. Although we are aware that cats also have a great sense of smell, not many studies have been done on cats and their noses. Cats are sensitive creatures, and it
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Bothersome bees Dear Patches, Why are there so many annoying bees flying around the garden? Don’t they have anything better to do? Last week, I saw one of those buzzing insects flying from one flower to the next. I was curious, so I followed him. My doggy brain wanted to know what was so fascinating
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