Cat health & behaviour

Cats know when you're talking to them

Cats know when you're talking to them

1st November, 2022

Most cats won’t always come when they are called. That streak of independence is part of their charm! But a new study shows that they do know when their owners are talking directly to them....

Do our furry friends feel the cold?

Do our furry friends feel the cold?

26th October, 2022

With the arrival of colder weather, we may ask ourselves, do our furry friends feel the cold? Some people believe that our pets don’t feel the cold like pet parents just because they have a warm furry coat. But is this really the case?...

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New research aims to advance preventive pet healthcare

20th September, 2022

Researchers are planning to harness the power of AI and big data to investigate new ways to prevent and predict conditions affecting pets’ health....

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Should I get a male or female cat?

24th August, 2022

Planning to add a cat to your household? Congratulations! Cats make wonderful companions, and we suspect that you and your family are in for some happy, affectionate times ahead....

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Keep your pet catwalk ready with our summer grooming tips!

26th July, 2022

Keeping your furry family groomed and well maintained is important any time of the year, but especially so in the summer months. There are a number of things to consider at this time of year, such as keeping your pet cool and keeping ticks and other pests at bay....

Cat nip

The science behind catnip: Study reveals why cats go crazy for catnip

12th July, 2022

The scent of catnip makes most cats go a bit wild — and new research suggests there could be a very good reason for this behaviour. Scientists in Japan have found that when cats lick, chew and rub their bodies on the plants it helps to release mosquito-repelling chemicals....

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Should your pet be wearing sunscreen?

16th June, 2022

Whether you love to tan or prefer the shade, most humans take precautions when the sun shines and protect our skin from burn or damage with sunscreen....

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The definitive guide to stopping your cat waking you up at night

31st May, 2022

Ever had your slumber disturbed by an insistent ‘meow’? Or been startled awake in the early hours by your kitten’s claws piercing your toes? Cats have little respect for their owners’ need for eight hours of uninterrupted shut-eye. When they want to eat, play or be cuddled, they’ll let you and your family know about it!...

Hiding cat

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?...