Is this love…?
Every year, I try and do a reminder blog to highlight the importance of neutering and spaying. Environmental changes mean kittens are popping up in rescue all year round now, but this time of year is most definitely mating season,…
Smoke gets in your eyes…possible health risks for cats in a smokers home.
Almost a year ago, my father in law passed away. He shared his home with a beautiful grey cat. He also smoked heavily. This girl has struggled for some time with a skin condition that flares up, requiring steroids and…
A little time…teaching a stray cat to trust.
Since the end of last year, we’d been aware of a young looking black and white cat near our home and in our garden. I first noticed him when he bolted out of our garden shed after I went in…
Love cats….?
While certain societal and environmental elements mean we’re seeing mothering cats in rescue all year round, there’s still a time of year that’s considered kitten season for cats. This is an informative image created by the RSPCA on the merits…
Easter risks to cats – a quick guide.
As we’re approaching Easter celebrations again, I thought it would be a good time to share this easy to read graphic showing a few of the more common dangers at this time of year. Lilies in particular pose a great…
Them bones….recognising arthritis in cats
It doesn’t occur to a lot of people that cats can get many of the same conditions as humans. One of the more common complaints in older cats is arthritis. VCA Animal Hospitals listed these as the common signs your…
Notice the little things….a memoriam.
Today marks a week since we lost our beautiful feline family member, Astryd. She was 15 years old and had overcome some severe health issues to reach that age, including brain tumours that required surgery. In her memory I’m writing…
It’s not “one size fits all…”
Recently, I witnessed an interesting exchange between a rescue worker and a lady caring for a feral colony in her area. The rescue worker queried why the cats couldn’t be rescued and rehomed. While in an ideal world, every cat…
Wanna play a game?
Playtime is definitely one of the fun parts of cat care. It’s important to remember that even though the species has been somewhat domesticated, there are still instincts present. Ensuring your cat has a variety of mental stimuli – even…
Snow covered trees…
By this time of year, most of us are navigating curious feline family members showing an interest in the decorations, and most specifically, our Christmas tree. Previous blogs have covered deterrents but this is a reminder that flocked Christmas trees…
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