Cats as goats…?
In the UK news this week, there was an article stating that two people in a localised area have been recorded as contracting Bovine Tuberculosis from their cats. The people are responding well to treatment for the infection. What strikes…
Is pedigree breeding causing feline elitism?
I was pondering this matter the other day; the obsession humans have with altering aesthetics of an animal to appeal to them that “little bit more.” Why is it deemed necessary? Surely, cats have always had an appeal and charm…
Sneaking in another review….
This time, I’m covering the Sureflap microchip cat flap; which in our house has proved somewhat invaluable. Originally, the cats that shared my home had a standard flap. This was fine until other peoples cats got wind of the copious…
Save lives – neuter and spay
It’s getting to that time of year again that UK feline rescues dread….Kitten season. Although, in the UK there’s no specific time of year that cats seem to procreate, there is a time of year more kittens are produced. The…
And now it’s time for a review…
As mentioned on the home page, I’ll sometimes post about items available related to cat care, giving my view on how useful , effective or simply how fun they are to the cats that share my home. I’ve decided the…
The most important thing you can ever learn about your cat….
I was speaking to a friend fairly recently (who I met through my love of cats, naturally…) and we were discussing her little minx of a kitten cat who was at that time busily batting a toy around so it…
Ten top reasons to adopt rather than buy
The number of feline breeders in the UK is rising, intentionally as well as unintentionally. This is having a massive impact on the rescues all over the country; who are doing their best to help as many cats as…
There is no “quick fix”
For some years now I’ve been involved with various rescues throughout the UK giving media assistance to raise awareness of their organisations. I’ve also been known to help with private rehomes, ensuring all the checks are done so cats go…
Forgotten felines – the rising number of stray and feral cats in the UK
A lot of people notice cats in their immediate area, and assume they live somewhere. I know I did for a long time. Then an extremely nervous black and white cat appeared in my garden one day, and it was…
Potentially damaging misconceptions about cats
There have been some remarkable advances in the care of cats, and the awareness of their psychological needs is growing all the time. There are some people however, who still adhere to old wives tales and myths that can…
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