As the days are getting shorter the spooky season is around the corner it is time to get your Halloween decorations! Whilst we humans love to dress up and watch scary movies it can be quite the opposite for our feline friends. It can be very frightening for cats to be around strange sounds, smells,
Help… My cat is getting hairballs – what should I do now?
Most of us know that cats’ daily routine includes grooming themselves and keeping themselves clean. Therefore we love cats as they care for their fur and groom their bellies. However, there is a downside to our independent and sophisticated pets… and it’s from time to time we can find oddly shaped mutts of hair in
Cat UTI’s
While Urinary Tract Infections are common in cats of all ages, it is FLUTD that is most common. Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is an umbrella term for a variety of conditions that affect the bladder and urethra in felines. Cats with FLUTD often show signs of difficulty and pain while toileting, an increased
Do cats feel separation anxiety?
As much as cats may want us to think that they’re strong, capable creatures, they need as much love and attention as any other pet. The short answer, of course, is that yes, cats can become anxious when separated from their owners. Perhaps not as much as dogs, but anxious nonetheless. So, if you’ve got
New house, same kitty
Moving house can be a stressful time for any pet parent, but moving with a cat can be the most challenging thing of all. While it will only take you and your family a few days to settle in and adjust, it may end up taking a number of weeks before your cat starts to
When do cats stop growing?
As far as pets go, cats can be some of the smallest and certainly some of the fluffiest. But it’s important to keep in mind that, from baby to adult, your cat has gone through a huge, huge, HUGE transformation. Unfortunately, they do most of their growing during that stage of their lives, though they
How to deal with grief and loss at the end of a cat’s life
As pet lovers, we hold all animals near and dear to our hearts. But for me in particular, cat’s reside in a special place, tucked neatly away with childhood memories and times my Grandmother made me laugh. As comfort animals cats are peerless; at the worst of times they’ll simply ignore you, but at the
What do you need for a kitten?
Welcoming a furry bundle of joy (and claws) to your home is an occasion for celebration, but after the honeymoon period wears off how are you going to look after it? Whether you’ve picked your purr-fect partner from a reputable breeder, or a forever-friend has found you; read on for a list of everything you’ll
Do rehomed cats ever make for good pets?
At Just Cats, we believe every animal deserves a home that will love them unconditionally. Still, thousands of cats are abandoned every year in Ireland and are left in dire need of a good home to call their own. Even now many shelters across the country are finding that their beds are full of pets
The pros and cons of wet and dry food
With so much choice available for your pet, it’s hard to find what’s best for them. From dry food designed for specific breeds to wet food that caters to a cat’s particular diet, which do you choose? We’re here today to give you some advice on which is best for your pet. Let’s jump in!