When cold weather sets in, it is important to take extra care of your pets by helping them stay warm and safe throughout the winter months. Pets’ cold tolerance varies based on their coat, body …
Cat Care
Pet care and health information for your feline best friend. Learn more about topics including kitten care, senior cat care and feline nutrition.
Nursing Sick Cats
You've brought your cat home after being treated by the vet - what's next? The type of care your cat requires depends on your cat's condition and their degree of debilitation. Your veterinarian …
Having a Problem with Cat Scratching?
Does your cat like to scratch? Of course they do! Cats naturally scratch objects to shorten and condition their claws, to mark their territory and to stretch. Most cats that have access to an …
Fear and Anxiety in Pets
When describing animal behaviour, "fear" and "anxiety" can be confusing terms as they are often used interchangeably. A fearful response is an instinctive self-preservation mechanism, such as a …
Anal Gland Disease and Its Treatment
Anal gland disease is a common and distressing condition in pets and often causes of 'scooting' behaviour, where a dog or cat drags its derriere along the carpet. What are anal glands? Anal …
Top Ten Nutrition Questions
There are many differing opinions about what constitutes the best diet for dogs and cats. Since high quality premium foods (also know as super-premium) deliver all the nutrients required for good …
Cats Get Arthritis, Too
'Trousers' was not enjoying winter any more. As a 14 year old senior citizen he had long ago earned the right to sleep on his favourite cushion on the couch, but now he just curled up on the carpet …
Keeping Inside Cats Happy
With pressure to keep cats inside, both for the welfare of wildlife and the cats themselves, many cats nowadays are confined in flats or houses. The main problem with keeping a cat inside is …
No Bored Cats!
Do cats become bored? If your cat is a Couch Slouch then boredom may not be a problem but some cats are better described as Party Animal Puss-Cats. Such cats know how to boogie and if they don't get …