What is the cat loaf? The cat loaf is a common position in which the cat sits with its paws tucked underneath the body and the tail wrapped around the side. The name comes from a shape that resembles a loaf of bread. When asked on the Cat-World Facebook group, other terms members used to […]

Natural light When taking photos of cats, good, natural light is one of the most important factors. Avoid using the flash if possible, but if you have to use a flash, try and take the photo at a slight angle, to avoid the dreaded red-eye. I also like to take photos in bright light because […]

Why do cats fight? Cats can be very territorial, and inter-cat aggression is common among household cats as well as cats who live close to each other. Males are more prone to territorial fighting than females, although it is also possible for females to fight, and males and females to fight. It all comes down […]

Cat-friendly breeds of dog at a glance Labrador (and Golden retriever) Spaniels (King Charles, Cocker, Sussex, Welsh, English Springer) Beagle Bloodhound Papillon Poodle Keeshond Irish Setter Italian Greyhound Bullmastiff Many people who share their homes with cats also have dogs or are thinking about getting one, and while dogs and cats can and do get […]

Why is my new kitten crying? Bringing a new kitten home is an exciting time in our lives, but for the kitten, sometimes the experience of moving to a new home can be overwhelming. Leaving his family, who he’d had around 24 hours a day, new people and possibly pets, different home, smells. It can […]

Dry cat food Store dry food inside the packaging, in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. Metal containers are preferable to plastic as the food can sometimes take on a taste from plastic. If you do choose to use a plastic container, look for one that is BPA free. Sometimes the larger […]

At a glance Visit cat shows Choose a registered breeder Ask if the cat or kitten comes with a health guarantee Keep a check on emotions Research the breed ahead of time Search the Internet for the cat breeder and prefix Look for signs of good health, and signs of a sick cat Meet the […]

At a glance Birth: Newborn kittens weigh between 90 – 100 grams, the umbilical cord is attached, eyes and ears are closed. 0 – 3 days: The umbilical cord falls off on the third day, eyes are still shut. 7 – 10 days: All kittens are born with blue eyes which begin to open from […]

Can I pick up a cat by the scruff of the neck? No, a kitten or cat should not be picked up by the scruff of the neck. The scruff is the loose skin at the back of the cat’s neck and it may seem logical to carry a cat this way, after all, this […]

Not everybody wants to have a cat visit their garden or home. Feline visitors can fight with or disrupt cats who live on the property, kill native animals and go to the toilet in the garden, which can potentially transmit parasites such as toxoplasmosis, roundworm and hookworm. All cats are territorial, and a visiting cat […]