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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For your cat to have a shiny coat, it is so crucial that your cat consumes important nutrients, and all of the essential supplements should be contained in her food. A balance of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids is essential, as well as vitamins and trace minerals with biotin, zinc, copper and selenium playing a
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Q: Why do cats prefer drinking from the bathroom tap? A: Many cats seem to prefer drinking water from a running tap rather than a bowl, to the extent that some may wait next to taps in the hopes that someone will turn it on for them. There’s a simple reason for this: cats prefer
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There’s a reason why there are so many catnip toys available on the market. According to researchers, it is the ‘happy’ receptors replicating pheromones in a cat’s brain that react to the smell of the herb. Not all cats enjoy catnip, but those who do, might go completely ‘gaga’ and roll in it, rub up
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Q: Are cats really scared of cucumbers? Or is it a myth? If they are, why? A: For a while, videos circled the internet of cats reacting in fear to cucumbers placed near them while they weren’t looking. The cat would notice the cucumber and jump away from it, seemingly in intense fear. These videos
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Q: What is the most effective way to take a cat’s temperature at home? A: Before taking your pet’s temperature, it is important to know what is normal for cats and dogs, as they have higher temperatures than humans. The normal temperature for a cat is 37°C to about 39°C. Taking your cat’s temperature will
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Q: Do cats get sunburn? What are the symptoms? A: Most animals have hair or fur that protect them from the sun, but they all have a few areas that have less or no hair that can get sunburn if it is exposed to the sun. Cats and dogs who have no pigmentation in their
