A while back we were involved in choosing a rescue cat for an elderly friend. She wasn’t very mobile and used a walker, so we were looking for an older, calmer cat. Fortunately the chosen cat worked out well, though he was a fairly independent soul and it would have been nice if he’d been…
It’s a unique sound, almost mystical sound. None of our other pets make a noise quite like it. We take purring as a sign that our cat is happy, but there is so much more to it than that. In fact, the vibrations that cats make have a unique power that almost seems like magic….
A cat drinking a lot of water is usually one with a health problem. For the first few weeks after my kitten Billy came to live with us, I don’t think I ever saw him drink water. We would always leave water down for him, but the levels never changed and he never seemed to…
A comprehensive guide on vaccinating your pet cat. I take a thorough look at vaccines, how they work, how safe they are, at side effects and at available vaccines and vaccination schedules. I’ll also share the arguments for and against vaccinating your kitten or older cat, and let you know what to expect when you…
From the realms of ancient magic, witchy wisdom and spooky spells we bring you our wonderful Witch Cat Names collections. Inspired by the world of witchcraft and mystical arts the perfect moniker for your enchanting companion is waiting for you here. Ancient Magic: Timeless Names for Your Witch Cat Crafting names imbued with the mystique…
Tortoiseshell and calico cats have a great deal in common. They both have the genes that create the distinctive tortoiseshell coat pattern with blotches of red fur mingled with black. Where calico and tortoiseshell cats differ, is that calico cats have an additional gene we call the spotting gene. And the spotting gene breaks up…
An 8 week old kitten is still really small. My most recent addition, Billy, weighed just shy of 2 lbs the day he arrived home. Yet an eight week old kitten is lively, alert, and importantly, ready to join their new families. Although cats are very popular pets, raising a kitten is a challenge that…
Many people are hard pressed to distinguish between a Maine Coon vs Norwegian Forest cat. But there are some key differences. A Maine Coon’s face is broad and lion like, whilst a Norwegian Forest cat’s is triangular and more typical of a domestic cat. Plus, a Maine Coon is usually slightly bigger than a Norwegian…
When a previously clean cat poops behind the couch, it can be a bit of a shock! And when one accident becomes two, it’s time to take swift action. The good news, is that most litter box issues can be solved. I’ll look at all the common and the less common causes of a change…
The best kitten toys usually have interactive elements. They feature feathers, tassels, bells and other interesting noises to capture your young cat’s attention. We’ve shared dozens of types of toys with our latest kitten, Billy, and today we’ll share his top 10 choices with you. Of course, not all baby cats are the same, but…