Most pet owners wouldn’t think of pumpkin as something a cat would eat, but it has many benefits. It is cheap, easy to prepare, palatable and offers several benefits to cats.
General Cat Articles
Cat’s Ears – Anatomy, Care & Disorders of Cat Ears
Large ears, small ears, folded, curled straight ears. Cats ears come in many different shapes and sizes. Cat ears have two functions, to detect sound and for balance.
Should A Pregnant Woman Get Rid Of Her Cat?
As soon as a woman becomes pregnant, she will quickly discover that everybody has an opinion on her pregnancy and how she should raise her future child, what she should name the baby. One of the most common comments I received during my two pregnancies was ‘now you’re pregnant you will need to get rid of the cats‘.
Nine Reasons to Adopt a Senior Cat
November is ‘Adopt a Senior Pet Month’ to highlight the low-adoption rates for senior cats. When choosing a new cat to adopt, many people overlook older cats in favour of cute kittens, and it is often assumed an older cat comes with baggage, but that is far from the truth, in most cases, the senior cat is looking for a home through no fault of their own.
Cat Identification – Microchipping, Name Tags etc.
Even if you have an indoor cat, you must consider using some form of identification, so should the worst happen, and your cat accidentally escapes, you have a much higher chance of being reunited.
What Age Should You Adopt A Kitten?
What age should you adopt a kitten?
The optimal age to adopt a kitten is from ten to twelve weeks. By this age, the kitten should have had at least one of its core vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered.
Why should pet owners wait until the kitten is older?
Many new cat owners are keen to get their kitten as soon as possible, and as early as possible. After all, who doesn’t love a tiny little ball of fluff? However, adopting a kitten who is too young can have consequences that may last throughout the cat’s life.
Cat Checklist – Essential Products for New Cat Owners
Bringing a new kitten into the house is an exciting and happy time. But before your new bundle of fluff arrives, it is important you prepare yourself with the basics that your kitten will need.
Pregnancy in Cats
How long is a cat pregnant?
The gestation period for a cat is 63-65 days (approximately nine weeks). This varies between cat though, and anywhere between 60 to 70 days is average.
Bringing A Kitten Home – Tips On New Kitten Care
New kitten checklist
- Litter tray and scoop
- Cat litter
- Scratching post
- Cat food
- Food and water bowls
- Cat carrier
- Cat collar and ID tag
- Toys
- Cat bed
- Brush, flea comb and nail clippers
- Parasite control (worms, ticks and fleas)
- Fresh catnip and cat grass
Benefits of Pets – Health, Wellbeing & Emotional
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For thousands of years, animals and humans have played a significant role in human lives. This has often been a symbiotic relationship where we have something to offer the animal and in return, the animal has something to offer us. Both practically but also for companionship too. There’re many benefits to owning a pet both physical and emotional. There have been many studies that have concluded the following: