While it’s perfectly normal for your cat to groom themselves throughout the day, sometimes it can become excessive. If your cat is over-grooming themselves, it could be a symptom of underlying problems or medical issues. In this blog, we’ll explore what those might be, and how to stop your cat over-grooming. Signs of Over-grooming in Read More
Cat Grooming: How to Brush a Cat that Hates it
On September 4, 2023
Grooming is an important routine to get into with your cat, particularly if your pet has long hair. Not only does it help to prevent matting and tangling, but it has other benefits too. Grooming cats removes dead skin cells, dust and loose hairs and it can even boost the skin’s circulation. It also allows Read More
Does My Cat Love Me?
On August 29, 2023
It’s only too obvious when a dog is head over heels for their owner. But when it comes to cats, they can be a little more reserved when displaying their affection. But rest assured, the signs your cat loves you are still there! Cats show their adoration for their owners in lots of ways – Read More
The impact of COVID-19 on pets
On February 18, 2021
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 we’ve spent more time at home than ever and many of us have turned to our pets for comfort, entertainment and companionship but – what has the impact of COVID-19 on our pets been like? Lockdown has brought us closer to our pets, but they have no idea why we’re Read More
Can You Talk Cat? Try Our Feline Translation Guide
On May 27, 2014
Can You Talk Cat? Ever wonder what your cat is trying to say to you? Cats use a mixture of verbal and body language communications to interact with their owners and this can be confusing if you are not clued-up on what these sounds and actions can mean. Understanding Cat Sounds Cats use body language Read More
Cats Can Get Stressed Too! Helping Your Cat to Relax
On February 13, 2014
Did you know that cats can suffer from stress too? Here’s how to tell if your cat is affected by stress and anxiety, and how you can help your pet to relax. Why Cats Get Stressed Chronic stress can be more problematic for cats whose mothers were distressed during pregnancy. This can make some cats Read More
Tips For Grooming Your Cat
On January 15, 2014
Whether your cat is a longhair or a shorthair breed, he or she will benefit from a regular grooming routine. Unsurprisingly, longhair breeds need more substantial grooming to maintain a sleek appearance and to prevent their coat from matting, which could otherwise prove uncomfortable for your cat. While shorthair cats are less high maintenance in Read More
Clever Ways to Exercise Your Cat
On January 9, 2014
Here are some clever ways to exercise your cat… With pet obesity on the rise in the UK, it’s important to make sure that your cat is getting enough exercise and physical activity – even more so for indoor cats that are not venturing outside. If this isn’t currently the case, it can have negative Read More
Cats and Your Pregnancy, There’s Nothing To Fear
On January 7, 2014
Cats and Your Pregnancy – No Need To Worry Contrary to popular opinion, you don’t need to fear your cat while you’re pregnant. Many expectant cat owners mistakenly believe that they cannot keep their cat once the pregnancy is confirmed. This is definitely not true but you will need to take certain precautions for the Read More
How To Bond With Your Cat Using Playtime
On December 12, 2013
Playing with your cat can have several advantages for your pet’s health and wellbeing. As well as helping your cat to stay stimulated and maintaining a healthy weight, playtime is also a great way to bond with your cat. There are recommended ways to approach playtime to ensure that your cat is likely to be Read More