Did you know that cats also go through a ‘teenage’ phase like dogs do? This is the time when they start to become sexually mature, at around five to six months. Siamese and other Oriental cats can start this process earlier – anything from four months. With sexual maturity comes a surge of testosterone to
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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Do whatever you can to prevent a bee from stinging your cat. But life happens and if your cat gets stung in her mouth, there is a very high risk of severe swelling, which can result in difficulty breathing. Also, if she gets stung by multiple bees, she may develop a fatal anaphylactic reaction, so
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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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If you have an indoor cat who is not allowed outside, but keeps on slipping through the door when you’re going outside, here’s some advice. The best thing to do is to start mixing up your routine a bit. All animals are extremely good at working out that if you do A, then B will
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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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If you are looking to choose a specific breed of cat, and to make a decision if you want to bring home one or two kittens, here are some things to consider to ensure that the cat/s will fit in with your lifestyle and be the pets you are looking for. If you are looking
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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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