I can’t seem to achieve a clean home with both kids and pets! I feel like it’s just a fact of life at this point. But, I still relentlessly try to keep it presentable for the rest of the world! So, when Jenny contacted me about offering a few tips to you all (and myself) […] Read more…
12 Ways To Protect Cats During Firework Season
Firework season is in full swing and the felines hate it! I always used to think that fireworks were reserved for bonfire night and the week’s surrounding it but I’ve realised this is not the case. With better access to fireworks, we have found that they went off during Halloween, through to bonfire night and they […] Read more…
How To Make Your Cat Comfortable In a Small Flat
Small flats don’t mean you and your cat can’t be happy! We used to live in a small 3rd floor flat with Diablo and he was an indoor cat. While this wasn’t ideal, and he did fall out chasing a bird (he was totally fine) we did everything we could to make sure he was […] Read more…
Cat Adoption Advocacy – Don’t Shop, Adopt
First neutering and now cat adoption advocacy! I am a firm believer in the adopt, don’t shop mentality. Working for a cat rehoming charity (have a look at my Volunteer’s View of Cats Protection) I come into contact with a lot of people who have found cats, have to give up their cat, had love […] Read more…
Indoor Vs Outdoor – The Great Cat Debate
This is the most heated cat debate I have come across. Do you keep your cats indoors or outdoors? I am a member of a lot of cat groups on Facebook (shocker), I encounter many people while volunteering and I also talk with plenty of cat owners, both online and in my day-to-day life. One thing […] Read more…
What You Should Look For In Pet Insurance
I cannot stress the importance of pet insurance for your cats! Fact, vets are expensive, it’s just the way it is and that’s why pet insurance is key to preventing massive costs (think thousands) further down the line. Your cat could spend their entire lives not needing the vets for anything except check-ups, however, they […] Read more…
Cat Licking – Why Does My Cat Lick Me?
My cat won’t stop licking my face! Today we talk about the reasons behind cat licking. Cat licking behaviour is a strange one because some cats do it and others don’t. I really wanted to add this one to Cat Week this year because my cat Hades is a serial licker! He has woken me […] Read more…
Different Noises Your Cat Makes (And What They Mean)
Today we are talking about cat communication and what your cat noises really mean! Cat noises can differ according to breeds with some being more chatty than others. Hands up anyone who has meowed at their cat, waiting for a response and when they get it they strike up a conversation? *Raises hand* I am […] Read more…
What To Expect When Your Cat Is Expecting?
Are you panicking about a cat pregnancy? We have got you covered! Before we start, I want to say that if you are thinking of breeding your domestic cat and are (responsibly) reading up beforehand, consider the following advice: Contrary to popular belief, cat pregnancies are NOT cost-effective or a means to make money, the […] Read more…
Warning Signs For Cat Stress & Anxiety
Cat stress is a real thing and important to deal with quickly before it develops into some horrible behaviour and tensions You may not feel like it given their high levels of sass, but cats are quite sensitive. They are very particular and easily stressed and when they are anxious they give telltale signs that […] Read more…