While the bond we have with our own brothers and sisters is often strong, cats don’t always have the same close connection with their own family members. If you have more than one cat from the same litter of kittens, you might assume they’ll will be best friends for life, but there is no guarantee.
If you’re lucky enough to live in a house with cats and kids, you’ll be familiar with the companionship they provide towards each other. Cats can be a great influence on children and most cats will enjoy the affection that children offer.
While most cats don’t seem to have a problem with snoozing, often fitting in an impressive 16 hours a day, some still need a little help finding the purrfect conditions for nodding off. Find out where cats like to sleep and get tips for making your home a cat-friendly snoozing paradise.
Cats usually have an acute sense of hearing but, like humans, sometimes they can be born deaf or gradually lose their hearing as they get older. Here’s some advice on how to spot the signs of deafness in cats, and what you can do to make a deaf cat’s life safer and happier.
As the UK’s leading feline welfare charity, we’re always giving cat owners advice on how to best look after their marvellous moggies. However, as many cat lovers will know, it’s often the kitties themselves that are in charge, with their ‘owners’ becoming their faithful servants.
Sadly, humans are not the only ones at risk from getting cancer as cats and dogs can suffer from this terrible disease too. Although cancer is not very common in cats, it can be particularly aggressive and so prevention and early treatment are important for improving their chance of recovery.
Did you know that where you place items in your household might have a noticeable effect on how your cat behaves? The right environment is important for a cat – which is why they might seem stressed or disorientated in certain situations.
Whether you’ve been a cat owner for years or have just welcomed a moggy into your life, New Year is a perfect time to make some caring commitments to your feline friend.
What is the best present to give your cat for Christmas? If you ask us, a cardboard box is definitely up there in the top five!
While Christmas can be an exciting time for many, you might notice that your cat isn’t always a fan of the festivities. In fact, unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells can be unsettling for cats, so it’s no surprise that they can appear Grinch-like at this time of year.