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Keeping cats safe in winter – a complete guide
As temperatures begin to drop over the Autumn months, the nights get darker and the weather worsens, it’s a good idea to ensure your cat is ready for the winter. Outdoor cats may still prefer to wander outside even when it’s cold which can be worrying for owners. Exposure to cold temperatures for a long period of time can be as dangerous to cats as it is to humans. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too cold for us then it is also too cold for a cat. Older cats and those with shorter hair will be more at risk than a young, healthy, long haired cat.…
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Reiki for cats: everything you need to know
Having benefitted from reiki myself, as well as other complementary therapies, it ignited an interest in discovering if this was a viable option in the animal world, and in particular, on cats. I always feel better after a session – more relaxed, calmer, niggly aches and pains ease and disappear, and I generally feel more energised and positive afterwards. Please note: Reiki treatment should never replace the advice of your vet if your cat is sick or injured, instead it should be seen as a complementary therapy to work alongside modern medicine. What is reiki? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) originates from Japan and in Japanese is means ‘universal life energy’. “Rei”…
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How much water does a cat need?
Every living thing on earth needs water. Just like the humans, if cats do not ingest enough water, they may become severely dehydrated therefore water is essential to your cat’s health. How much water should I give to my cat? The difficulty comes in knowing how much water your cat should drink because water consumption depends on several factors, including the size of your cat, the time of the year, and whether your cat’s diet includes wet or dry cat food. If like me your confused and concerned about your cat’s fluid intake, then you are not alone. Hopefully this article will help clarify some information and help you to…
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Can cats drink milk?
It seems such a simple question, and before finding our little kitten I assumed that cats drinking milk was the most natural thing in the world. Childhood memories of cats running around on the farmyard eager to have my nana serve them a bowlful of milk straight from the cow makes me smile. Yet once we became cat owners later in life, the phrase ‘cats can’t have milk’ seemed everywhere. This article hopes to bring you some answers to some questions regarding cats and milk. Do kittens need milk? For for the first 10 to 12 weeks of their life kittens will be nursed by their mother. For the first 4…
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How to celebrate Christmas with your cat
Christmas is one of the most anticipated events of the year – the food, the sparkly lights, thoughtful gifts and spending quality time with friends and family. It is totally natural therefore that you would want to include the feline members of your family in the festive fun. But not all the activities us humans partake in are suitable for cats. So here is our ultimate guide to making Christmas a time that your cat will enjoy too. Advent calendars Children of all ages, and adults too, enjoy the build up to Christmas by counting down the days with an advent calendar. There is no reason why your cats can’t…
