Can cats have allergies? We’re so used to thinking of cats as things we can be allergic to, that it’s easy to forget that cats can suffer allergies of their own. But because cats’ immune systems work in the same way as ours, they are just as vulnerable as us to allergies. Â Â Â …
If you’re new to owning a cat, you may be surprised to find that choosing the right dust free cat litter can actually be a tough choice to make! You obviously want something that’s easy to clean out, and that doesn’t make your house smell horrible And you might also want to opt for something…
In this article we tackle the unpleasant prospect of feline herpes. Finding out how your cat can get it, the ways their vet might treat it, and what you can do to protect them. What is feline herpes? Feline herpes is a common viral infection among cats, more properly known as Feline Herpesvirus 1, and…
Why do cats whiskers fall out? And will your cats whiskers grow back again if you cut them? Sarah Holloway answers all your whiskery questions with her in-depth guide. Whiskers aren’t an unusual feature in the animal kingdom. All mammals have them, except us humans (and doesn’t that make you want them a little bit…
Read all about Manx cats, and Manx syndrome. Discover how having no tail affects a cat and the origins of the fascinating tailless cat from the Isle of Man
In this article we take a look at how coat color is inherited by kittens, and explore the relationship between ginger coat color and gender in cats. The Ginger Male Cat If there was ever a stereotyped cat, it’s the big ginger tom. They crop up everywhere: Garfield, Thomas O’Malley in The Aristocats, Crookshanks in…
Is it true that white cats are all deaf? And is it possible to train a deaf cat? Sarah Holloway explores the causes of feline deafness, and looks at care options for deaf cats. Most cats can hear the fridge door opening from three rooms away. Their acute sense of hearing evolved to help them…
Your complete guide to cat fleas, their symptoms, treatment and prevention. Fleas… just thinking about them is enough to make you itch. But every day, thousands of pet owners search the internet for advice on getting rid of fleas. And that’s because if you have a dog or cat at home, the tiny flea can…
This article provides information about gastrointestinal cat worm infections in cats and kittens. We’ll be looking at the most common types types of cat worms, how to recognize the symptoms of infection, and typical treatments. Cat worms: Background information The risk of worms is part and parcel of being a cat. No breed of cat…