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 […]
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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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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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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Crazy cat Dear Patches, I think our cat has lost her marbles and has gone totally crazy. Tinkerbell will play with her marbles on the kitchen floor, and then I’m not allowed to play with her. But when one of her marbles rolls underneath the fridge, she calls me to help her. She will then
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Here is something to keep your cat entertained and moving at the same time. Research shows that in addition to helping to prevent weight gain, physical exercise increases muscle tone and strengthens and improves joint flexibility, digestion and circulation in cats. On the emotional side, a mentally stimulated cat is less likely to develop depression
Let’s face it, cats are nothing like dogs. They’re not people pleasers and they will only do something if and when they feel like doing it. In most cases, they will do something if there is something in it for them and it suits their mood at that moment. This means that teaching kitty something
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Sneaky cat Dear Patches, My doggy brain just cannot comprehend how our cat, Tenacious, operates. Sometimes, he sneaks up on me while I’m minding my own business – like peacefully chewing my toy – and then he pounces on me as if I’m giant prey. I get such a fright and then my heart starts
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