Remember, remember…..
Although a lot of cats are entirely unphased by the fireworks on November 5th, there are some who are affected pretty severely by them and can become extremely distressed. There are some products on the market that may help to…
Look familiar…?
In the spirit of Halloween, below are five partnerships between witches and cats that have featured in my life through books and films. Feel free to comment and add any of your favourites. Mog – of the Meg and Mog…
The history of cats as witches familiars.
For as long as Halloween has existed and before, there has been a strong link between cats and witches. Cats are the most commonly associated familiar with women believed to practice magic. But what is a familiar, and why is…
I’m a tiger, I’m a tiger….
Browsing my social media feed recently, I came across a picture of a Bengal kitten who was absolutely adorable. It got me wondering how many people would see that photograph and want to own the tiny tiger in the picture,…
“Come and have a go if you think you’re hard enough….”
There was an article featured on a spoof news site recently about how a cat was victorious in fights by just jumping in. It made me laugh, but it also made me aware that to most people that’s what the…
Communication is key…..
A lot of people think that when they take on a cat, as long as there is an area for the cat to scratch that their home décor is likely to remain unscathed. The truth behind this aspect of cat…
The importance of body language…..
The internet has some questionable information readily available to people, but sometimes you find a post that is likely to prove useful. This was put up by a leading animal welfare organisation in the U.S fairly recently so I thought…
A little of what you fancy…..
I’m fortunate enough to have a friend working in an industry that means she obtains free samples sporadically of products that my cats may be interested in. She recently arrived bearing gifts for my felines, some of which were dried…
The rise of the crazy cat lady….
For a number of years, friends and family have been buying me cat related gifts. Obviously, this isn’t a bad thing. I have noticed a theme though; that if you are as passionate about cats as I am, you are…
Sunny Days and Cat Naps….
Cats seem to love the warmer weather, but it has to be remembered, just like humans there are ways to minimise the risk of negative effects from their sun worship. First things first…. Access to water is always vital, but…
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