Cat Chat

For as long as there have been ships and seafaring, cats have accompanied humans on their voyages across the oceans.

Whereas the first dog in space, Laika, is widely known; few people know the feline counterpart: Felix – The first cat in space.

It’s on old myth, but one that, like Friday the thirteenth and walking under ladders, refuses to die. Supposedly, if a black cat crosses your path, you’re in for up to 17 years’ bad luck. Of course, any cat lover knows how ridiculous that concept is, but here at Cat Diaries we thought we’d...

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....

We may be living in a nation of animal-lovers, but all too often the dreaded words ‘no pets’ appear in advertisements for rental properties. But if you have to move homes and want to take your cat with you, there are options. Many people search for rental properties online these days, which can...

If you wondering what to name a new kitten or an older cat that has come to you without a name, here is a list of some of the most popular cat names in the world: 1. Dot 2. Blacky 3. Butterscotch 4. Cleopatra 5. Copycat 6. Norton 7. Mewy 8. Merlin 9. Topaz 10. Repunzel 11. Isis 12. Tuffles 13....

In the rise of modern civilisation, cats have always been celebrated. In Ancient Egypt, felines were worshipped as gods and goddesses and held in such high esteem that, on death, their bodies were mummified and buried with their deceased owners. So it seems rather appropriate that many present-day (and...

I lost my Antica Marie last weekend, I had her for 6 yrs, she was a rescue baby that I got when she was about 6-7 mnths old.She made our family complete, even when Cassie came she handled it. She is sadly missed by all family members,she was nearly 7 yrs old and was a  rescue baby from 6mnths old....

Juno woke this morning in a very naughty and troublesome mood. It all began with the scratching of my bedroom door at 6.a.m, delibrately to wake me up for some food. This is just the beginning of her mischeif!

Thinking of going on holiday sometime soon or even in the next six months? It really is important to make sure your kitty is well taken care of while you are away. While a friend, neighbour or kennel can provide and take good care of your cat, if you can’t find a mate to watch them and you don’t...