Can cats eat bones? The feeding of raw bones is a controversial topic for cat lovers as well as veterinarians. Some swear by feeding them; others consider it to be a risky practice and recommend avoiding bones altogether. In the wild, a cat would live on a diet of small rodents and birds. Almost all […]

Cat drinks water The cat’s tongue is made up of several groups of muscles, which move in various directions. It is unique in that it contains backwards-facing spines (called papillae) which form a barbed surface and act like a hairbrush when the cat is grooming itself. A healthy tongue is pink in colour. Any change […]

Warning, vent ahead! We recently fostered a lovely cat, but unfortunately, one of our cats took an instant dislike to him and would pick a fight at every opportunity (he has never behaved this way before). As you can imagine, it was a stressful situation. One day after an altercation, my daughter tried to move […]

ilovechile-travel/Pixabay What is a dilute calico Cat? Also known as a muted calico, a dilute calico cat is a domestic cat with a tri-colour coat comprised of grey (blue) and cream along with areas of white. The muted grey and cream is caused by a single base deletion 1 bp in the melanophilin (MLPH) gene. […]

Once you have decided to share your life with a cat the next decision you will need to make is what type of cat you would like. Purebred or mixed breed. So what is the difference? A purebred cat is a cat who has been bred to meet a specific type (set out by the […]

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IvayloKG/Shutterstock What is a torbie cat? Also known as a patched tabby, a torbie is a coat pattern made up of patches of red and brown tabby markings. The name is a combination of the terms tortoiseshell and tabby. This unusual coat pattern is found almost exclusively in female cats which makes it sex-linked. Every […]

New kitten checklist Litter tray and scoop Cat litter Scratching post Cat food Food and water bowls Cat carrier Cat collar and ID tag Toys Cat bed Brush, flea comb and nail clippers Parasite control (worms, ticks and fleas) Fresh catnip and cat grass Other essentials: Find a veterinarian Microchip the cat Purchase veterinary insurance […]

At a glance A reputable cat breeder will be: Registered with a cat association Willing to let you visit the cattery and meet theparents and kittens Ask you a lot of questions Answer your questions Screen their cats for inherited diseases Guarantee the health of their kittens Every day there is a new story in […]

Diana Taliun/Shutterstock What is play aggression? Play aggression is most often seen in kittens and adult cats under 2 years of age. As frustrating as it can be towards their human companions, play aggression is quite normal in kittens. This type of aggression is predatory in nature and is commonly seen among littermates. Not only […]