Category: Useful Cat Information

Yes, male cats do have nipples. Like most mammals, both males and females have nipples but it is only the females that develop mammary glands to nurse kittens. As male cats do not develop these mammary glands the nipples will remain small and can be harder to locate. …

There are three different terms that can be used when talking about a female cat. These are Molly, Queen and Dam. These are not as well-known as the male counterparts but these are all names for female cats. While you can generally refer to your female cat as …

Most cats seem to hate water. Aside from bath time (which is often despised by cats), many people have never seen a cat in or around water. This has led many people to assume that cats are unable to swim. However, this is a misconception as cats can …

Cat lovers and dog lovers are often described separately, but what if you love both? If you are a cat lover AND a dog lover, you may be thinking about introducing a dog into your family. There’s a common idea that cats and dogs do not get along …

The Christmas holidays are upon us. It’s when family chants cheerful carols, there is an abundance of festive food, brightly-coloured presents and there in the middle of it all – the Christmas tree.  A Christmas tree has everything cats love – a base to scratch, branches to climb …

There are many scientifically-proven health benefits when you become a cat owner. Studies have supported that owning a cat can relieve yourself from stress and reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The purring sound cats make can also heal bones and muscles. These feline friends can also …

Let’s jump straight in. If you’ve ever owned a cat you will know about their amazing ability to leap onto, off of and across objects. It seems nothing is off-limits for cats, they find their way onto shelves, cupboards and fridges with relative ease but how high can …

One of the few banes of cat ownership is dealing with the excessive hair that they seem to get absolutely everywhere in your home. Once their hair gets into your carpet it can be difficult to effectively clean up. Fur will often refuse to come out from fabrics …

If you have recently lost your cat, sincere condolences. Experiencing the death of a pet is difficult under any circumstance. Even if you are anticipating your cat’s passing because of illness or injury, nothing adequately prepares you. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or overcome with emotions – …

Let`s be honest – all cat owners experience these awkward situations. If you are a cat lover, then sooner or later you will catch your pet defecating on the carpet or worse – step on a warm, squishy and moisty puddle, whilst on your midnight walk to the …

Getting rid of cat pee and its lasting, potent smell can be problematic. Even the most thorough scrubbing will be ineffective if you are using the wrong method or cleaning product. Fortunately, there are several relatively easy ways of eliminating the odour once and for all. Regardless of …

We love cats, but having a cat frequently pooping in your garden can be very frustrating. Today we are answering the frequently asked question, “is there a way to stop cats from pooping in my garden?” It might be that you have cats frequently visiting your flower bed …

If you are looking for a cheap alternative to expensive branded cat litters then a bag of sand could be an option if you are prepared to accept it’s drawbacks. Sand was used for cat litter for before the concept of cat litter came into existence in 1947. …

If you’re the type of person who likes to make sure that every stray cat you come across is well fed and watered and you think nothing of allowing a stray cat to come into your home then at some point you have probably had a stray cat …

There are a few collective nouns which can be used to describe a group of cats but the most commonly used word is ‘Clowder’. Some other collective nouns which can also be used for a group of cats include: Cludder Clutter Colony – this word is typically used …

Cats are a much-loved pet across the globe, but it wasn’t always that way; the history of the domestic cat is fraught with drama, death and misconceptions. Today the cat is the world’s most popular pet, narrowly beating the dog. However becoming the world’s most popular pet hasn’t …

Anyone who has ever adopted a cat will tell you that it was a decision that they will never regret making. Cats are incredibly cute and entertaining, you’ve no doubt seen at least a handful of the millions of cat gifs that make up the building blocks of …

David Teie is a musician with a difference, he composes music designed specifically for cats! When I heard about the concept of music for cats I was intrigued so I reached out to David to find out more. Where did the Idea of Composing Music for Cats Come From? David …

Most catteries do a great job of taking good care of your pet while you are away and unable to look after them. Yet unfortunately over the last couple of years we have seen a slew of articles outing catteries which fall far short of acceptable standards. In …

A Brief History of Cat Litter The modern litter box is indispensable to cat owners today, particularly cat owners who choose to keep their cat exclusively indoors! Without a litter box your sofa would very quickly start to smell pretty nasty! The litter tray hasn’t always been an essential …