Kitty Cat Care

Every cat deserves to be a red-carpet creature and essential for looking its very best is good and regular grooming. Cats need to be groomed once a week particularly in Spring and Autumn when they moult, however longer furred cats will require more than one session per week.

Cats are usually of the long-hair or short-hair variety. Short-hair cats appear more popular because the gene for short hair is dominant over that for long hair. Also it is an evolutionary tool – short hair in the wild is easier to maintain than long hair. 

By nature, cats groom themselves. This is normal behaviour and, unless you have a show cat, it is unlikely they will require additional grooming. If they do stop grooming themselves regularly then take them to your vet.

Taking the cat to the vet is a necessary part of your cat's wellbeing. Some cats won't like being at the vet and others just won't care. Usually there’s no way to predict how they'll react.

Despite all their grooming, cats can still get matted, knotted, twisted fur. Changes in weather and your cat’s shedding pattern contribute to tangled hair as well as not having a regular grooming routine for your cat. Long haired cats are more susceptible to matted fur, but short haired cats...

Your cat can’t explain their symptoms to you so it’s your responsibility to look out for abnormalities. Knowing your cat’s normal behaviour means you’ll be able to notice when something is wrong. You won’t want to be running to the vet for every little thing but ignoring...

It’s all very well to want a cat; they’re companionable, individualistic and darn cute! But what items should you buy for your new cat? Unless you’ve had cats in the past, it could be easy to overlook things you need to buy before you bring your cat home. Use our list to make sure you’re prepared...

Feeding a cat seems easy; you put the food in a bowl and your cat will eat it when they are hungry. But, just like you, cats need to be eating the right things to keep them healthy. Here are some tips on keeping your cat’s diet healthy.

The houseplant has survived and you’ve decided you can now own a pet or, more specifically, a cat. But is your home safe for a cat? Here are some tips to make sure it is.

When you first buy your kitten and bring him home there are a few things you have to do. One of the most important is toilet training your kitten. If the kitten is from a reputable breeder then it is likely to be trained already. However, if it is from a shelter or has been raised outside the kitten...