What are peets? Peets is an affectionate term used to describe animal feet. The word is a combination of the words ‘paw’ and ‘feet’. As with many of these endearing terms, the origins are not always known. Other popular internet terms relating to animals Peets is just one of many CattoLingo words which are commonly […]

Cats crying are a common reason they are surrendered to cat shelters. But crying almost always has a meaning; if you can figure out why your cat is crying, you can hopefully work towards curbing the behaviour. There is a difference between talking and crying. Some cats are just more talkative than others. Oriental type […]

Most of us want to reduce our carbon footprint and are looking at ways to reduce waste and our impact on the environment. This extends to pet care and looking for sustainable products we can use with our cats. Cat litter was invented by Edward Lowe in 1947, before then, cats either eliminated outside or […]

Is claw chewing in cats normal? Cats chew their claws as a part of normal grooming, but in some cases, nail-biting can have an underlying medical cause or be a manifestation of compulsive behaviour. Normal grooming: Chewing and biting the claws is a part of normal grooming. Like an onion, the claws are made up […]

What is spaying? Also known as ovariohysterectomy or sterilising, spaying is the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries in the female cat to prevent her from reproducing. In male cats, the castration of the testes is known as neutering, which renders them infertile. This article refers to the spaying of the female cat […]

The pupils are the black hole in the centre of the eye, which dilate (widen) and constrict (narrow) to control the amount of light that hits the retina at the back of the eye. A study published by Science Advances explains why pupil shapes can range in shape from vertical, horizontal and circular and their […]

Cats urinate outside of the litter tray for a number of reasons, some behavioural, some medical. Before I go into the possible reasons your cat is urinating outside the litter tray. The first question you have to ask is has this behaviour suddenly started or has your cat always urinated in other spots? If it’s […]

Cats have a reputation for being independent and self-sufficient, while there is some truth to that, as living, breathing, feeling animals, cats still need care, attention and love. If their needs are not met, they may display several signs that they are not receiving enough attention as they would like. All of these behaviours can […]

Litter tray refusal in cats is a common source of frustration among cat carers and a large number of cats end up in shelters due to inappropriate toileting. Always see a veterinarian to rule out a medical cause. Once that is ruled out you must look at possible behavioural causes. Below I will outline some […]

How many bones does a cat have? The average cat has between 240 – 245 in its body, this may vary a fraction as some cats have slightly more or fewer bones in their tail and, or additional toes (polydactyl). Male cats also have a bone in their penis. Names of bones in the cat’s […]