5 New Years Goals to set for you and your cat!
2020 is here! As you reflect and start planning for the new year, remember to include your furry friend. Setting new years goals for you and your kitty will keep your cats behaviour in check, establish routine, and prevent health related risks. Here are 5 goals you can set…
How to minimise your cats stress levels when going away
In the following article we explore ways of how to minimise your cats stress levels when going away. The feline personality It is important to make cat owners aware that cats are simply not ‘dominant’ or ‘passive’ in their personalities. You will have confident cats that are well socialised with…
Litter tray upsets: Understanding your cat’s toilet issues
Cats and their litter tray Our cats are without doubt creatures of habit and are inherently territorial. Not only do they crave routine, they actively dislike change or inconsistency. This applies to their toilet’ing habits and everything that goes with it. A cat litter box is sacrosanct to its feline…
How to keep your Cat safe during Fireworks
Fireworks may be fun for us, but they are not for most cats. As you make plans to go out and enjoy the show, please ensure that your kitty is kept safely at home. Firework season generally starts from mid October to early November. And then it starts again for…
We love Spring – But beware of poisonous plants for cats!
Some plants can be very toxic to cats. Cat poisoned symptoms are often hard to tell, but here is a list of common warning signs.
How to give your cat medication
Knowing how to apply medication for cats is invaluable when looking after a poorly kitty. Like a spoonful of sugar, here are our cat care tips for helping the medicine go down. Pills for Cats Crunch the pills and mix with wet food. If your cat only has dry food,…
How to Keep your Cat Cool on Hot Days
While we can cool off by jumping in the pool or sipping an iced tea, our fur-babies struggle to stay chilled as temperatures soar. Yep, it sure can be hot wearing a fur coat all year around – but there are things we can do to help keep your cat…
Cystitis – A common sign of stress in cats
A common sign of stress in cats is Interstitial cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), also named ‘feline idiopathic cystitis’ or FIC . And just like human cystitis this can be very painful for our furry friends. Whilst cystitis in female cats is painful and upsetting. It can actually turn into…
Lumpy or non-lumpy? How to clean the cat litter.
There’s litter-ally an art to choosing the type of litter that suits you and your kitty best. Here’s our guide to make sure you get it right for your furry clients. To keep it simple, there are two main types of litter, lumpy or non-lumpy. Let’s take a look at the pros…
How to keep indoor kitty happy and healthy?
Cats love to play! They have an instinct to explore, climb, hunt and interact so staying inside all day can get rather dull. So we’ve put together some innovative ways to keep your indoor kitty happy and healthy and stimulate it’s environment in order to stay active physically and mentally….
Christmas Gift Guide for Discerning Cats
It’s Christmas! Well, nearly 😉. It’s that time of the year when we’re thinking about our loved ones and what will bring a big smile to their faces on Christmas day… Or at the very least, panicking that we’ve not been thinking about it at all and hastily scribbling to-do lists!…
Moving Home – Exciting for you but not for your cat
Cats are territorial creatures – the familiar nooks and crannies of home give them a sense of comfort and security. Because of this, moving house can be a stressful time for our fluffy friends. Here are a few essentials to ensure a smooth move to a fresh location, for both…
How to Look After a Young Kitten
Welcoming your new fur baby into your home is one of the most exciting things that can ever happen to you, but through all the “oohing and ahhing” it’s important to remember how daunting it can be for a kitten leaving his kitty-momma and familiar surroundings for the first time….