People in an abusive relationship often stay because they have a pet in the home. It is hard to find a friend, relative or refuge who are willing to take in pets too, but there is help. Last week I saw a call for help on a cat Facebook page, a female domestic violence victim […]

Do male cats have nipples? Yes, male cats have nipples, in fact, most mammals have nipples; which are a part of the breast whose role it is to feed the animal’s offspring. Why do male cats have nipples? Nipples seem somewhat superfluous on males if they are not going to nurse offspring. The reason male […]

  It’s easy to get caught up in the Christmas spirit. We all want to buy presents for our family and friends which will they will love. But before you do go ahead and buy a cat (or any pet for that matter) as a gift, please take the time to honestly answer these questions. […]

Registered breeders vs backyard breeders can be a very emotive subject for cat lovers.  What are the differences between the two and is anyone whose cat has had a litter of kittens a backyard breeder? Registered breeders vs backyard breeders can be a very emotive subject for cat lovers.  What are the differences between the […]

A ā Ante (before) A- Not eating AA Affected area AAD Antibiotic-associated diarrhea AAFCO American Association of Feed Control Officials AAFP American Association of Feline Practitioners AAHA American Animal Hospital Association AAHC Australian Animal Health Council AAVC American Association of Veterinary Clinicians Ab/AB AntibodyFeline blood groupAntibiotic abc or abx Antibiotics ABC Arterial blood gas abd/ABD/abdo. […]

When we think about fleas, most of us picture the adult flea; however, there are four stages to the flea life cycle, and the adult cat flea only makes up 5% of the entire flea population. If we miss just one of those stages, it will be impossible to eliminate fleas. Eggs (50%): Adult fleas […]

Cat litter has an amazing ability to find its way from one end of the house to the other and can be a constant source of frustration for pet owners. The two issues at play 1) cats like to cover up their waste by flicking clean over the top and many over-zealous cats flick it […]

What is a colourpoint cat? A colourpoint cat is a cat with dark markings on the face, ears, nose, legs and tail with a contrasting pale cream background colour. This unique colour combination occurs in purebred and random-bred cats. Recently there was an interesting discussion around a photo of a beautiful pointed kitten and what […]

The Maine coon is the oldest American breed of domestic cat and is considered to many to be the largest domestic cat breed. Maine Coon cats are native to the US state of Maine. Important features in the Maine coon include a long, heavy, and silky coat with a large ruff around the neck, britches […]

How many hours do cats sleep a day? Cats are well known for their love of sleep. They can sleep up to 16 hours a day,  twice that of adult humans. Kittens and senior cats sleep more than adult cats. Unlike humans who sleep in one long spell, cats have several shorter periods of sleep. […]