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What to do when your cat brings home a dead mouse or bird?
In our household we have two very different cats! Misty, the eldest, is a cat who has outside access during the day and is kept in overnight. Bella-Boo is an indoor cat and has supervised outdoor access. Misty is a fabulous hunter. We live in the heart of Wales in the UK where wildlife is abundant. With many smallholders and pet owners around us, mice and rats can be found. We know this as Misty likes to bring home small rodents very often. Unfortunately, there has also been the odd occasion when she’s has bought home a little bird. Thankfully this is a very rare occurrence. We thought it was…
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Best gifts for cats – Top 10 Christmas gifts for cats
With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start compiling those lists of presents to buy. In our household finding a gift for our two cats, Misty and Bella Boo, is just as important as finding a gift for all our other friends and family. So, in the quest to find the perfect gifts for our two feline friends, we have compiled a list of our favourite things which may help you too to find the perfect gift. 1. Advent calendar for your cat The build up to Christmas is just as much fun as the day itself. Our children love having an advent calendar, counting down the days…
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Should I leave music on for my cat?
We all worry about leaving our cats if we leave the house for work, a family day out, or during the busy coming and goings of our lives today. Many of us will do our upmost best to ensure that all of our cat’s needs, and more, are met. Once the basic needs of food, water and litter are organized, we still need to ensure that stimulation, comfort and their mental wellbeing are also cared for. This has led to the question that now many cat owners are asking – Should I leave music on for my cat? Should I leave music on for my cat? The short answer to…
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Are cats loyal? Tales of loyal cats
Pet owners have debated the subject of loyalty from their pets for a long time. It seems dog owners are categorically certain of a dog’s loyalty to their owners. Yet, in the cat world, opinions have varied greatly. Many believe cats are the masters in this pet-owner relationship. And up until recently, scientific evidence seemed lacking when it came to proving the loyalty of cats. But new research from Oregon State university has proved that cats are just as loyal as dogs towards their owners. So, are cats loyal? It seems that cats are indeed loyal. The researchers from Oregon State university discovered that cats do form emotional attachments to…
