Cat Behaviour

It’s an occupational hazard of cat ownership, but cat scratch disease can be particularly nasty in young children. Here’s what it is and how to prevent it...

Ten feline foibles that cats love to exhibit. See if yours is among them… According to Animal Planet, all cats will, on occasions, indulge in behaviour that is at best a little out of the ordinary and at worst downright...

Cat Diaries proudly presents... a compilation of the cutest cat videos ever! Like many things that exist on the Internet, this video comes with a title that’s verging on hyperbole. However, we’re pleased to report that after innumerable repeat viewings (from Cornelius amongst...

Cats have a reputation for being a bit stand-offish, a bit aloof, a bit snobbish. Their detractors say they’re too independent to be really loving, too self-centred to be truly loyal... Of course, we at Cat Diaries know how ridiculous that is. We know that the right cat with the right owner can...

Travelling with your cat can be a daunting task. Most felines don’t take favourably to the jostling around. Still, with summer and, with any luck, Christmas time off coming up, some owners will be forced to deal with a feisty feline during holiday travels. If you are going to travel and take your feline...

Feline strokes (feline cerebrovascular incident) are very uncommon, but they do occur. Like in humans there are several physical symptoms that may point towards the ugly truth that your cat might have suffered from a stroke. After having suffered from a stroke, your cat may have difficulties moving its...

Cats can sometimes behave in very strange ways, which can be very confusing to you, the owner, and can also make it really hard to determine what your cat wants. As much as cat behaviour can be confusing, there are some ways that you can learn the reasons behind common cat behaviour patterns. Read on...

Cats spend a great deal of their life sleeping. The fact is that the average cat can sleep for about 13 – 18 hours every day. The exact number of sleeping hours varies depending on the cats breed and age. Cats that spend most of their day alone at home will usually sleep much longer. Young kittens...

As you may have noticed already, cats have different preferences for how they want to be petted and groomed. Some cats are used to being petted and will respond to your touch with an audible purr. But some cats may have a different degree of tolerance to petting....

Sometimes you may have some antibiotics or another type of medication prescribed to your cat by your vet. While this is going to be the best thing for your cat, trying to get your cat to take a tablet can be quite a struggle. Cats don't want something forced down their throat; they can fight you tooth...