Talk to me….
Anyone who’s shared their home with feline family members and paid attention to their vocalisations will have recognised cats have quite an extensive vocal range and their own language. Not only do they use noise, they also clearly exhibit expressive…
O’ Christmas Tree….
Since the arrival of Tiny Tiger a couple of years ago, spraying the Christmas tree with Pet Behave Spray has become an absolute necessity because she’s developed a fixation for attempting to nibble on the bottom branches. If your cat…
Home for Christmas…
A recent change in the UK law, means that soon people will have to ensure their cats are microchipped or face a £500 fine. This is a move that a lot of people involved in feline rescue will be extremely…
Mistletoe and wine…
With the festive season fast approaching, it seems a good idea to remind people with feline family members who are vegetation nibblers which plants are deemed unsafe to be in their homes. Here’s a simple chart to give you an…
We’re the wild ones…
In previous blogs, I’ve covered the presence of stray and feral cats in our environment, and how the numbers seem to be on the rise. A study last month led by feline epidemiologist, Dr Jenni McDonald states there’s believed to…
Evil Woman….
I’ve a fascination with the myths and folklore that surround cats and their association with the “dark arts.” I was looking up black cat fables in recognition of the date and read one I’d never heard of before. The story…
Don’t fear the reaper…
Cats have a long history of being associated with the afterlife and the supernatural. I recently watched a film called The Manor (recommended, if you’re a horror fan) and part of the storyline included a cat called Ozzie residing in…
My Generation….
For some time, I’ve found myself a little taken aback that a cat eleven or over is considered senior. I was reading up on why and found this useful chart so thought I’d share it as a point of reference…
Suffering for beauty…
In March 2014, I wrote a blog that featured concerns regarding the breeding of pedigree cats. (You can find the blog here: https://www.ailurophile.co.uk/?p=130 .) An article that appeared on my newsfeed this week, dated from 2017, reminded me of the…
Not all heroes wear capes…
I’ve seen many news platforms covering a pretty amazing story recently which further endorses the level of attachment a cat feels for their human family. An 83 woman was discovered after she fell seventy feet down an embankment into some…
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