Q: I have recently adopted a cat and want to know why she is scared of strange people? A: There are many reasons why a cat may be afraid of strangers. Lack of socialisation with people at an early age is a common factor, especially in cats who have been adopted and may have a
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Visiting the vet with our pets might not be on our priority list of nice things to do. But it should definitely be something that we plan in advance and then make an effort to do, whether it is a cat, dog, bird, rabbit or any other small animal to see the vet. It might
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Q: Should I stop my cat from hunting birds in the garden? A: Hunting birds is a perfectly natural and normal behaviour for cats, and would be their means of survival if they were not in our homes. Our companion cats often kill birds but do not eat them, simply because they have access to
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Standing in front of the shelves with all the various types of pet food in front of you, it can be daunting to choose the ideal food for your pet. Pet food manufacturers use different terms to indicate what you can expect from the food. There are no real guidelines as to what the terms
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Q: My vet recently warned me that my obese cat should go on a diet or she could face some diseases. What diseases can be associated with obesity in pets? A: There are a number of diseases that may be linked to obesity. Some of these include: Insulin resistance (cells fail to respond to the
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Q: My cat goes completely crazy over catnip, which is really funny to watch, but is it dangerous? A: Cats are unique in their reaction to catnip, and the response can be very dramatic in some cats – rolling, licking, rubbing, drooling, jumping, running and growling. Other cats appear to become very sedate after exposure.
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Do you sometimes look at your cat and wish that you too could live a life so leisurely? Although you might not be able to sleep all day long, you can take a few hints from your cat on how to be more relaxed. 1. S-t-r-e-t-c-h Have you noticed how, sometimes, your cat gets
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Q: I’ve recently rescued an older cat, but she doesn’t use the litterbox provided. What can I do? A: As she is an older cat, the very first step is a thorough vet check. It’s quite common for cats to have difficulties using a litterbox when they’re not well. Bladder and kidney issues are common
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I’ve now been in my new home for almost three months. It’s actually pretty decent (although I haven’t yet admitted that to Mom, in case she gets a big head) and I think I’ll stay. The grub is good and in constant supply, I have other cats and two dogs to knock about, and I
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There is always room for improvement, right? So, why don’t we pledge to be even better pet parents? If you are already the best pet parent there is – we salute you and we thank you. For most of us, there are a few more things we could do for our pets to make their
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Q: I’ve tried almost everything, but my eight-year-old female cat, Dolce, has been hiding indoors ever since the guy living near me brought a Pit Bull home. What should I do? A: I’m answering this under the assumption that the dog is a neighbour’s and does not have access to your cat – if your
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Q: Why do cats sleep and relax on the smallest part or edge of a bed or couch? Dogs enjoy ‘spreading out’ and taking up all the space on our bed or couch. A: For many cats, who are naturally wary animals who like to be able to survey their environment, the edge of a
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