Why Do Cats Chew Your Hair?
Every cat lover knows how much time cats spend grooming, second only to sleeping. Cats groom themselves (autogrooming) and cats who are closely bonded will often engage in social grooming… Read more »
Christmas Plants and Cats – Safe and Toxic Christmas Plants List
At a glance: Holly – toxic Mistletoe – toxic Poinsettia – toxic Amaryllis – toxic Lily – toxic Ivy – toxic Christmas cactus – non toxic Rosemary – non toxic… Read more »
What Is The Dying Behaviour Of Cats?
At a glance: Cognitive changes (confusion, aggression, anxiety) Hiding Loss of interest Changes in personality Sleeping more Grooming less Eating and drinking less (or not at all) Dying is a… Read more »
Symptoms of a Dying Cat-Physical Signs a Cat is Dying
At a glance: Abnormal breathing Decreased heart rate Drop in body temperature Loss of appetite Sleeping more and ultimately loss of consciousness Odours Urinary and/or fecal incontinence Weakness The process… Read more »
Is Holly Toxic To Cats?
Holly is a genus of approximately 480 species of flowering shrubs, trees and climbers from tropics to temperate zones worldwide. The scientific name for this species is Ilex, with Ilex opaca and… Read more »
Fear of Thunder and Fireworks in Cats – How to Keep Cats Calm
We have recently had a spate of thunderstorms and when they occur, there is an increasing number of calls for help from people whose cats and dogs have run away…. Read more »
Cats and Christmas Tinsel – Know the Dangers
There are many potential dangers to cats at Christmas time, from food which can harm them to common indoor plants. One potential risk to cats is tinsel which most homes… Read more »
Adopting After Losing A Pet -When Is The Right Time?
In the interest of transparency, this article is an opinion piece, as as far as I am aware, there is no data on when pet parents should bring a new… Read more »
Anal Scooting in Cats – Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Anal scooting is the term used to describe a cat (or dog) who drags their bottom across the floor. It is generally a sign of pain or itchiness around the… Read more »
Aggression in Cats – Causes and Treatment
Predatory Fear Petting induced Play Redirected Territorial Inter Male Medical causes How to break up a cat fight Feline aggression is a serious behaviour which requires treatment. It comes in several forms including:… Read more »