Cat Info

Although cats have an innate homing instinct, sometimes they do get lost. An earlier Cat Diaries article gave you tips for finding a lost cat. However, by ensuring your cat can be easily identified in the first place, you’re greatly increasing the chances of being reunited without needing to spend...

Simon is the only feline winner of the animal VC The Dickin Medal is the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. It was instituted in 1943 by Maria Dickin and is awarded for extraordinary bravery in dangerous circumstances. Unlike the VC, though, the Dickin Medal is not only awarded...

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...

Cat Diaries’ reader Sue Dunbar reveals the charm and soft nature behind the wild appearance of the Ocicat Cat lovers have always been drawn to the beauty and grace of wild cats. And now they can have the look of a wild cat, but with the predictable personality of the pussy-cat!

Our top-ten selection of fascinating feline facts! We at Cat Diaries pride ourselves on the amount of useful information we can provide for you. But sometimes, it’s fun to indulge ourselves in the useless side of things! Here are 10 facts about cats that we didn’t know. They may...

After the perfect sleeping spot for your cat? Here are some things to bear in mind before you buy… When it comes to cat beds, personal preference generally rules the roost. Some cat owners don’t bother with formal beds for their pets, preferring to cuddle up with them at night....

Want to make a big move but don’t want to leave your beloved pet behind? Here’s how to do it… Cat Diaries has already provided information on travelling with cats and

Our prime minister has turned children’s author – with his own cat the star! Move over, Madonna, there’s a new celebrity children’s author in town – and this one is a renowned pet lover. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is better known for penning 10,000-word epics on the implications...

As a reader posted on Cat Diaries, reclusive British millionaire left his cat (and assorted animal charities) a whopping $15 million when he died, making Blackie the world’s richest feline. Leaving money to pets – generally in the form of trust funds – is common practice overseas, particularly...

With a heritage that stretches back at least 1000 years and a triple layer of fur to protect against the harsh Russian winter, the Siberian is perhaps an unusual cat to be seen in a young, hot country like Australia. But since its introduction here in 2003, the Siberian has made a deep connection with...