Cat Behaviour

Despite what some dog enthusiasts may think, you can actually train your cat too and is not too difficult. Although cats are renowned for their independence and I'll-do-what-I-want attitudes they, like all animals, learn through experience. Your kitty may never jump through hoops, but then again if they...

It has always been the myth that cats and dogs are enemies. Their dislike for each other has been portrayed in cartoons for years. But how true is this myth? Can cats and dogs coexist? While there is no definitive answer as some cases end in disaster no matter the training, there have been several...

When I was about nine, we tried bringing in a third cat to our home. We already had two feisty females inside,...

Welcome home! You come with your brand new cat. You can’t wait for your other cats to welcome him or her home. You put the new kitten down and suddenly, they are hissing at each other and meowing and arching their backs. You now have War World III on your hands. Although the example is a bit extreme,...

We have all seen those wildlife shows that portray cheetahs and leopards as fierce, unruly masters of the wild.  When we look at our cuddly little Tabby cat curled up on the couch with us, it is hard to imagine she belongs to the same biological family as the wild cheetah.   However, it seems as though...

Following on from my earlier post regarding my cat’s behaviour in Summer, I’ve formed a few tips to help keep your feline cool and comfortable.Cold Drinking WaterCats like us, get flustered and irritated at high temperatures so they’ll appreciate some...

About a month ago, we found that our cat Macco was acting weird. Cats are supposed to sleep for about 18 hours a day but ours was easily clocking up more than 22 hours and was almost completely inactive. He was rapidly gaining weight yet eating less at...

Every cat owner knows the joy of treating their cat well and pampering them with tons of love and attention. It’s difficult to resist when those beautiful big eyes are staring up at you, or that low, contented purr resonates in your ears. Certainly, these are the signs of a comfortable, loving...

Why does my cat purr?Your cat usually purrs because it is content. Mother cats and kittens may purr to each other and kittens may purr to entice adult cats to play.Why does my cat bring me dead or dying creatures?

A kitten needs to be warm, especially when sleeping. They will be used to snuggling up with their mother or siblings for warmth. There are a lot of ways to give your kitten a good, warm night's rest.