Category: Useful Cat Information
Cats are quite well known for enjoying their own space but does this mean they always want to be alone? Not at all! Like us, cats can get lonely. However, this does not mean your cat IS lonely. Many cats are fine living alone but let’s take a …
A harmless housewarming addition to your living room or a dangerous decoration? Cat owners often wonder if the plants in their house are safe for their pets—especially with their cats prowling around every which way. Whether they are accidentally ingested or touched by their pets—can it be harmful? …
Did you know that a lack of cats caused the Black Death? Or that your cat rubs up against you not because it loves you but because it’s marking its territory? It’s true. As if you needed more reasons to love your kitty, here are more than 100 …
Ever wondered why cats wag their tails? Did you ever wish you could know exactly what your cat was trying to tell you when she smacks you in the face at 5:30AM? We’ve compiled the latest veterinary research into this guide on the exotic language of your cat. By …
If you’re the type of person who likes to make sure that every 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 come …
When you are a cat owner, you want to do everything you can to keep your beloved pet as safe as possible. However, no matter how hard you work to protect your pet from harm, sometimes the worst can happen despite our best intentions. Cats are notoriously independent, …
If you have seen any of the viral videos that were going around a couple of years ago (check out the video below) you will be familiar with the cat cucumber prank. While the cat is eating or drinking someone will quietly sneak up behind the cat out …
If you’ve ever left a letter, a newspaper or a piece of paper lying around your home only to find that it has quickly been occupied by a cat then you will have asked yourself why do cats love sitting on paper? Cats Sit On Paper Because It …
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 …
If you have a cat you will be well aware that they purr when they are happy and content, but you may not know that cats also purr for a number of other reasons, these include: To communicate with their kittens – Kittens are blind and deaf at birth …
If you have a cute pet cat then it is important that the world knows about it, it’s no good having a cat if you can’t share cute pictures of it all over Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or your social media site of choice. The trouble with cats …
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 …
Cats are very expressive animals, they have no problem making their feelings known both to humans and other felines. However it is important to note though that every cat is different so different cats will communicate things in slightly different ways, understanding the nuances of the ways in …
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 …
Being a cat sometimes isn’t as easy as it looks, it’s not all naps, nibbles and strokes. There are a lot of things which could potentially cause stress in your cats life and as a responsible cat owner it is important to ensure that you are aware of …
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 …
It sounds like a strange question but it is one which is we have found being asked a surprising amount by cat owners online. Before you read any further please do not feed your cat Paracetamol. EVER. Paracetamol is highly toxic to cats and a small dose of only 250mg …
The internet loves cats, we all know that, a few quick searches of Google will confirm that there are more cat blogs in the world there are ATMs (I made that “fact” up but it could be true right?). As a relatively new player in the cat blogging …
Kneading is the act of what looks like giving a massage where your cat pushes a surface with one paw at a time alternating paws. Some cats my even use all four paws to knead. This act is called kneading because it looks just like how a baker would …
