Teaching your cat her name, or a new name when she’s been adopted, is easier than what you may think. Find out what your cat’s yummiest treat is and keep a stock of it. You want your cat to be successful. So, start off when she is hungry and waiting for her dinner. Instead of
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We often get the question: Can I give my cats and dogs extra treats on special days? Is there anything healthy with low kilojoules that I can give them? Humans like to have a treat (whether it be chocolate, sweets or a cookie) now and again and this usually will not cause weight gain or
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Q: How do I know if my cat suffers from gingivitis? A: Gingivitis is inflammation of the gums, and it is reversible. It can only be cured with proper treatment, and is a common oral problem in cats. Symptoms can include the following: Bad breath Redness and swelling of the gums Yellow plaque on the
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If your cat is using her claws to pull herself onto your lap, then a visit to your vet would be a good idea. Cats are normally very agile and should have no trouble at all jumping onto your lap, so you would need to find out if she has any injury. If your cat
There are many benefits of neutering a male cat, but unfortunately neutering a cat will not stop him from spraying, because that is his way of marking his territory to tell any other cat in the area that he lives there. All cats spray but, thankfully, most of them do it outdoors. If he is
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Cats often get the label of lazy because, when us humans are up and about during the day, we see our cats napping here, there and everywhere. Cats, on average, sleep about 16 to 20 hours per day. Kittens and older cats will generally sleep the longest. Cats in the wild sleep during the day
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Q: Why do cats love being elevated high up? A: Instead of seeing our cats as the fluffy companions who wake us in the early hours for food, take a moment to consider their wild heritage and what they would have to adapt to in a situation in the wild. Being high up would provide
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Q: Why do cats prowl at night, and sleep all day long? A: The cat’s wild ancestors are largely nocturnal, tending to hunt more during the night than during the day. Although domestication has resulted in our cats shifting towards a more diurnal lifestyle, many cats still retain their wilder habits. This may be more
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Cat groom themselves, so why do owners have to groom their cats as well? Regular cat grooming allows you to spend quality time bonding with your pet and gives you the opportunity to check her body condition and spot any unusual signs that might indicate health problems, such as lumps or bumps. Grooming is very
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It’s extremely important to ensure that your cat has multiple appropriate scratching options. There are many different scratch posts and cat gyms available on the market, as well as DIY options online, but it’s important to obtain or make one that is suitable for your cat’s needs: The vertical scratching surface must be long enough
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To make sure that your kitten adapts well, she should have a safe room prepared for her at your home. The room should contain a comfortable bed, food and water bowls (not too close together – cats prefer their drinking water separated from their food), and a litter tray with fine litter (for delicate little
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Ever wondered what is in your cat’s kibble and what makes it nutritious? When a new food is produced, the recipe is perfected by the manufacturer and is based on the type of diet they are producing and the nutritional requirements of the pets for whom the food is produced. The ingredients are mixed together
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