As a cat owner and avid cat lover, I can tell you one thing about them: they don’t care about what we want. I’ve gone out and spent a fortune on cat treats, toys, foods, beds, bowls, trays, collars and much, much more, only for my little shadow to feign ignorance and climb back into
Socialising your kitten
As most dog owners know, introducing two pups to one another can have amazing, if not hilarious results. However, there is a stigma associated with introducing cats, let alone kittens, to one another. We’re here today to break the stigma and set the record straight: it can be done, and it’s far easier than you
Cat Heatstroke
While it’s probably not the first thing anyone thinks of on the subject of Summer (especially in Ireland), cats can get heatstroke. This is caused by their body temperature rising and there being no place or way for them to cool it back down. Cats only pant or sweat through their foot pads in order
Preparing Your Cat for the Cattery
If you’re like me, your upcoming holiday was recently put on indefinite hold and, if you’re also like me, it certainly didn’t do you any good! However, it might not be this year, but holidays in warm countries will resume once again. So, the question is, what will you do with your cat while you’re
Reading your Cat’s Body Language
Ever wonder what your cat may be thinking? What breadth of wild imaginings pass between its ears? Perhaps how they view you, their owner, and how they feel about you? While many of us may be self-isolating at this time, our cats are certainly wondering why we’re home so much! In any case, we’ve come
Why do cats vomit and why it should be taken very seriously?
No pet owner likes hearing the hacking sound their cats make telling the owner there is something that needs cleaning up. When your cat begins to gag, the first thought that must go through your mind is “Please no, don’t tell me she threw up again”. There are a lot of reasons why your cat
The Truth About Where To Keep Your Cats During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Recent reports from the BBC have been raising a fair bit of alarm among the cat owner community. The article in question cautioned cat owners to keep their cats indoors at all times during this pandemic, in order to keep your family and pet safe. The article has since been amended due to alarmist and inaccurate information;
Why Should I Get my Cat Spayed or Neutered?
Once your kitten reaches four months of age, they will be nearing a time in their life much like that of our own puberty. For males and females both, this can be a blessing and a curse; between unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive organ ailments, a cat’s road to ‘discovering themselves’ is paved