Is it safe to sleep with a cat? The majority of cat lovers I know share their bed with their feline companion. While non-cat-lovers balk at the idea, most cat owners love sharing their bed with their cat(s). In general, it is perfectly fine to sleep with your cat, but as they can pass on […]

I was recently driving home and spotted a deceased animal in the road; I was not sure if it was a cat or a rabbit until I drove closer (it was a wild rabbit). No matter what the animal, it is always sad to see one who has been killed by a vehicle. In the […]

In the interest of transparency, this article is an opinion piece, as far as I am aware, there is no data on when pet parents should bring a new pet into the home after a loss. We all know the devastation of losing a beloved cat, they leave such a huge hole in our lives […]

What causes a cat to be scared? There are many reasons why a cat may be scared, it can suddenly develop in a usually friendly and laid back cat, or it can be its nature in general. Lack of human socialisation from kittenhood is a significant cause of fear towards humans. Individual personality (some cats […]

Are all tortie and calico cats female? No, but the vast majority of them are. To understand why we need to look at genetics. In each cell of the body is a nucleus and within the nucleus is the chromosomes. Cats have 19 pairs of chromosomes, one inherited from the mother, the other inherited from […]

Taking a pet to the veterinarian can be a stressful time for the pet as well as the pet owner. There are ways we can make the trip easier for our pet, ourselves, other pets and their owners and the veterinary staff. Check-in when you arrive As soon as you arrive, let the staff who […]

Another common question we hear on Cat-World is if it is possible to turn a cat used to going outdoors into an indoor cat only. The answer is yes; many cat owners have successfully transformed their indoor/outdoor cat into an indoor cat. Below we give tips on how to do this. Start as you plan […]

What is nesting? Nesting occurs in the days or weeks leading up to birth, many mammals engage in this behaviour, including humans and cats. When a cat begins to nest, she will seek out a dark, quiet spot in which she feels comfortable birthing and raising her kittens. What are the signs of nesting in […]

At a glance Determine if the cat has passed away (check pupils, pulse, breathing) Contact your veterinarian Store the body in a cool location Consider letting children and pets see the body (if it is non-infectious) Decide what to do with the remains (burial or cremation) Notify the council, veterinarian and pet insurance company that […]

At a glance Purchase of breeding cat(s) Stud fees or costs associated with setting up and maintaining a stud house Cat council registrations (such as with CFA, TICA, GCCFV, QFA etc.) Kitten registrations Veterinary costs (general care such as pre and post-pregnancy visits, annual health checks, vaccinations, and emergency care) Genetic health tests Health screens […]