Cat care articles.
What is petting-induced aggression? Petting-induced aggression common problem many cat owners experiences. One minute you are enjoying some time petting your cat and all of a sudden he turns around takes a bite or swipe and then runs off and hides. The cause of this behaviour is unknown, although it is thought that some cats … Read more
There are many good reasons to not permit your cat to roam. Dangers they face are cars, humans, dogs, cat fights, snakes, ticks, sunburn to name a few. Cats can also be a nuisance to neighbours. They may go to the toilet in their garden, kill smaller pets and generally cause resentment if found wandering in neighbours gardens.
The million-dollar question, what sex cat should you adopt? There is no right or wrong answer, each gender has pros and cons. In my experience, I have found personality to be more of a factor. Some females are friendly, some aren’t. Some males are friendly, some aren’t.
What are disinfectants? Disinfectants are chemicals for use in the home to kill microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa) on surfaces and equipment such as kitchen benches, floors and cooking equipment. They are an essential part of feline husbandry and help to keep cats and people safe from potentially dangerous pathogens. There is no single … Read more
Cats and children make excellent companions. Both have endless amounts of love for each other, cats teach children patience, the importance of caring for another living being, and both can provide each other with hours of play. There are some guidelines for children and cats to keep both safe.
Yes, it is possible for indoor cats to get fleas. Unfortunately, fleas are highly adept at finding new animals to infest and that includes cats who are kept indoors.
A cat is considered elderly from around ten years of age, which would translate to 57 in human years. Ageing is a gradual process and one which the pet owner may not really see until one day they notice their cat seems to have suddenly become very old and very frail overnight.
Hairballs are clumps of hair that have been swallowed when a cat grooms.
Most cat owners who I know admit to kissing their cat. It seems perfectly normal among cat lovers, but non-cat people (not to mention my mother) seem to balk at the idea. But the question is, is it safe to kiss your cat?
As the warm weather hits, cats are at increased incidence of sunburn and heatstroke in cats. Heatstroke is an immediately life-threatening disorder that needs urgent veterinary attention, sunburn can be life-threatening as it has the potential to develop into squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.