Making the most of your vertical space – a review
As a seasoned cat slave, I’ve noticed a massive increase in the options available for activity centres in the last ten years or so. I recently decided that it was time my cats got to make use of some of…
Knowing when a cat is a bit of a “Greta Garbo”
At least, where other cats are concerned. The handsome tom that began visiting us at the beginning of the year is just such a cat. He popped to see me sporadically at first, and then the visits became more and…
Let there be light….a collar review….
This review may divide opinion. A lot of people I know are not comfortable with their cats wearing collars, due to possible safety issues. I myself only use the quick release collars and the release mechanism is checked thoroughly before…
Neutering and how it impacts positively in a built up area.
Locally to me, there are a lot of cats. I’m in a pretty built up area and cats are classed by a lot of people (mistakenly) as needing less care than a dog. Because there are so many cats, there…
Why “fingers under the blanket” or “bed mice” is a bad idea….
I was recently sent a link to “Totally ludicrous products for cat owners”: http://www.dontpokthebear.com/totally-ludicrous-products-cat-owners/ While I agree there is really no need for a giant Croc cat bed, a denim dress or indeed a collar that lights up when your…
How anthropomorphism can damage a feline/ human relationship
I’m going to admit something terrible now; I have a weakness for trashy magazines. They generally make me laugh with their rather “Carry on” type style of writing. I opened one fairly recently however, and felt I had to address…
Do cats get attached to their human family?
Cats have had the reputation of being aloof and self obsessed for some number of years, now. And although I’m the first to admit they more than likely feel they are the leading role in their own Hollywood blockbuster, I’ve…
The misconception that cats are solitary animals
Something I seem to hear rather frequently is that cats are solitary; this is not entirely accurate. As with people some cats are happier in their own company but others aren’t, and it’s difficult to know which one your cat…
Don’t fence me in…
Apparently, this is my former stray Chi’s theme tune according to my lovely auntie. The reason being, when he first moved in officially he’d take himself off on jaunts for days at a time; sometimes it would stretch to a…
The great indoor cat debate
This became a topic of fascination for me a few years ago. When I was younger I’d have categorically stated I felt keeping cats as an indoor animal was cruel. Over the years, various situations have pushed me to reassess…
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