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Best toys for an older / senior cat
Cats can live until 18, 19, even into their early 20’s. At the age of 10 onward, cats are classed as ‘senior’. When it comes to playing with toys, a cat’s abilities and needs will change as they get older. There are many factors that can affect how an older cat can, and wants, to play. Health, mobility and energy levels are key factors which may change the way of their play time. By recognizing when, and what changes, are likely to occur, then we can adapt toys and play time to ensure our cats have the most enjoyable and suited play. Of course, cats will differ in how they…
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Can I train my cat to come home? 7 top tips!
One of our cats is an indoor cat but our first cat, Misty, has outdoor access during the day and is kept in overnight. During the colder, darker days of the winter months, Misty will often return from her adventures early. She will be eager to return to her warm bed or prefer to watch the outside activities from the comfort of her cat tree. But sometimes we need to encourage Misty to come earlier or during the longer summer days she may be out later than usual and once again, we want to encourage her to come home. So here in this article we share our 7 top tips…
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Can cats eat beef? And lamb? pork? chicken? turkey? duck? game? fish?
As the aroma of the freshly cooked roast beef fills the house, our taste buds go into overdrive. Plating up the beef for our family one day got us wondering – could we share some of this tasty beef with our cats? Was it safe for them to eat a little of this beautiful piece of cooked meat? This article isn’t about substituting commercial cat food for homemade. It is about exploring what is safe or not safe to feed your cat as a little treat every now and then. If you have any concerns regarding your cat’s diet or wish to change their existing diet, please seek professional advice…
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How often should I give my cat treats?
The cat food aisle in supermarkets these days has so much choice. Dry food, wet food, foods to suit various ages and diets, and in addition to all these choices there are also cat treats. Again, a vast choice including lick treats, dry treats and all with various flavors and benefits. But do cats need these treats in their diets and is there a limit on how many treats we should give our cats? How often should I give my cat treats? Firstly, your cat does not NEED treats. Their daily nutritional requirements can be achieved with a balanced diet of good quality, age appropriate cat food. If you have…