Cat health & behaviour
How to know how far your cat wanders outside
26th May, 2022
Some days, cats disappear for hours on end and you can’t help wondering where they are. Have they gone on an adventure, following interesting smells and sounds, or are they snoozing under a nearby bush?...
Cat and dog laws in the UK
12th May, 2022
What does UK law say about pets? You might have a clear sense of what’s right and wrong when it comes to animals, but does it match what’s written in the rule books? Having the right pet insurance and sticking to these rules is all part and parcel of being a responsible pet owner. Let’s find out about the legal issues around keeping and caring for cats and dogs....
30 best cat toys and supplies
28th April, 2022
We’re all looking for ways to spoil our cats! That’s why we’ve come up with these 30 best cat toys and supplies, so you can show your kitty some love! Playing goes hand in hand with learning when it comes to young kittens. Make sure you’ve got cat insurance in place from the moment you bring your cat home to protect them from any misadventures....
How to stop a cat from hunting
13th April, 2022
As cat owners we shouldn’t be surprised at this behaviour. The hunting instinct is very prevalent among cats. Some animals may be more skilled hunters than others, but the instinct to chase down and kill prey will be present in most domestic felines....
How to help a cat with asthma
16th March, 2022
Domestic cats are generally quite hardy creatures and a passing episode of feline asthma may often be ignored as simply coughing on a hairball or piece of food. However, just as with their human owners, asthma can be a serious condition for our much-loved moggies. Read our Purely Pets guide to helping a cat with asthma and get clued up on this potentially fatal condition....
5 perfect pet gadgets you can’t live without
2nd March, 2022
Our pets are part of the family – we love them, feed them, play with them, and enjoy different experiences with them every day. Which is why we like to indulge them with little gifts from time to time!...
A-Z of cat health problems
24th February, 2022
Our A to Z of cat health problems features some of the most common ailments you might come up against. Having cat insurance in place will help you cover the cost of treatment....
Why does my cat have bad breath?
28th January, 2022
Snuggling up on the sofa with a feline friend is something we all look forward to. But sometimes even the most devoted of owners can be put off when their cat is suffering from bad breath. While you still love them, you should never ignore a nasty niff – it could be a warning sign of a serious health condition....
How to train a cat
27th January, 2022
While we usually associate training with our four-legged canine friends, you can teach your cat a few tricks, too. That is, if you show some patience and follow the Purely Pets ‘How to’ guide for training a cat....