Cat Scratching- Save Your Furniture!

Are you getting fed up of your cat constantly shredding your furniture? Does your settee look like something out of a reject store? (Mine certainly did!) Cat scratching must be one of the most annoying behavior traits of all. So- why do cats scratch? Unfortunately scratching is a perfectly normal behavior, and something which all [...]

Moving Cats- Make Her Happy In Her New Home

Any disruption to your cat’s routine is likely to cause her considerable distress as they are very much creatures of habit. Moving house can be particularly stressful for her as you are taking her away from everything she is familiar with. However, there are ways you can plan your move carefully to make this less [...]

Cat Diseases- How Do I Keep My Cat Safe?

One of the most important things any cat owner needs to consider is that there are various diseases that once contracted by your cat will prove fatal. These diseases include FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus), Feline Distemper, rabies and Feline Leukemia. In addition there are other diseases such as urinary tract and respiratory infections that can [...]

Cat Not Eating- What To Do When She Won’t Eat

Generally, cats tend to regulate their food intake very well, but some times their appetite can become very poor and they can refuse to eat. The most common cause could be a health related problem such as digestive tract disease, infection or tumor. If your cat loses her appetite for no apparent reason, a visit [...]

Cat Spraying- How Do I Stop It?

If you have a problem with your cat spraying, there are several solutions you could try. For tom cats especially, the best way to stop them from spraying is to neuter them. Entire toms are far more likely to spray than castrated toms. If you would really prefer not to do this, then you must [...]

Cat Spraying- Why Do They Spray?

One of the most frustrating problems for any cat owner is the problem of their cat spraying or marking. There is nothing worse than coming home and realizing that your cat has sprayed in the house yet again- the smell is very difficult to get rid of, and not to mention the damage done to [...]

Training Cats- How To Train Your Cat

Another misconception people hold about cats is that they are untrainable; they say that you can train a dog, but not a cat! Whilst a cat is a much more independent creature than a dog, and tends to be able to manipulate humans to her will, cats can be trained, and it can be pretty [...]

Cat Biting- Why They Bite and How to Stop It

Why is it that your cat suddenly bites you for seemingly no reason? Or is quite happy being petted and then suddenly sinks her teeth into your hand? Those teeth can be needle sharp! So- why does she bite you, and what can you do about it? Cats often bite as a form of play. [...]

Cat Outside- Keep Your Cat Safe When She Goes Out

Once you become a cat owner, you will have to make a decision on whether you will allow your cat access to the outside, or whether she will remain a house cat. There are pros and cons for both; a cat who roams outside will be exposed to risks such as traffic, other cats, dogs, [...]