After the resounding success of The Mummy Toolbox #Catweek 2015, I have decided to make it a yearly occurrence! This means that there is another fun, packed cat related week full of tips, tricks, advice and CUTENESS. Just like last year, this is the home base of everything #Catweek 2016 and each post will be up […] Read more…
Cats Vs Toddlers – The Rules For a Happy Home
Now we have a toddler there are definitely new rules that have to apply with regard to the cats Recently the toddler has taken more of an interest in the kitties, unfortunately the little monster is loud and annoying which means that he is not always their favorite person and there need to be boundaries. I […] Read more…
8 Ways To Brush “Difficult” Long Hair Cats
Long hair cats are beautiful, but cats in general are inherently lazy (and they all have sharp claws!) so how do you help them deal with all the extra fluff? Especially when they don’t want you too? I am not going to pretend that these tips will work for everyone because as a cat owner […] Read more…
Overcoming Grief With A Pet Loss Counsellor
Pet loss is something I have been fortunate not to deal with much, however, I know a lot of people who have and I am constantly reminded about the harsh realities of having pets (especially with cats who go outside). I thought it was important to consider how to deal with the grief of losing […] Read more…
Help With Vet Bill Affordability
We all the know the feeling of the dreaded vet bill, it is probably going to cost more than a deposit on a car and it’s essential. There are many ways to make your vet bills more affordable or to afford emergency veterinary treatment. *Please note that all charities have their limits so only use […] Read more…
Weight Loss Tips For Your Fat Cat
Calling all kitty CHUBSTERS! – this ones for you! If you have a fat cat in your life then pay attention! We love them, we hug them and we feed them, but what happens when you feed them a little too much?! It seems silly but overweight cats can have a host of health problems […] Read more…
Indoor Cat Care (+ Infographic)
Indoor cat care can often be complex so here is a complete run down of how you can look after your indoor kitty best! So, you have an indoor cat? or you’re thinking of getting one? Although cats are natural hunters who enjoy being outdoors (when they aren’t sleeping of course), this isn’t always possible […] Read more…
Neutering Advocacy
As someone who works for a re-homing charity, I have seen first hand what happens to cats that are not looked after or cared for. I also know the strain, financially and socially that can happen to cats (and families) that have kittens as well as the abandonment that goes on when they can’t find […] Read more…
A Volunteers View of Cats Protection
I love Cats (obviously, I have four), but what actually prompted me to volunteer was my Gramps. He was also a cat lover (the big cats included) and he sponsored, adopted and donated throughout his life to the welfare of animals and to Cats Protection specifically. He passed away last year and I felt like […] Read more…
Get To Know The Parasite – 17 Flea Facts
THE FLEA dun dun dun. I thought I would start off The Mummy Toolbox #catweek2015 with the archenemy of cats (and other furry friends) everywhere. These “not-so-fun” flea facts are everything you need to know about the little bloodsuckers! The Flea lifecycle is: egg, larva, pupa and adult A group of fleas is called a […] Read more…