Friends of ours were extremely excited to be welcoming a new kitten to their family. They already had one, much loved, older cat and were keen to give another cat a home. Their current cat was 10 years of age which marks the beginning of their older years. They were desperate for the two cats to get along and were upset and worried when it became clear that this wasn’t the case. Their initial worries were that the older cat may not have accepted the new, young kitten. But much to their surprise it was the other way around! It was the kitten that was bothering the older cat. The…

Family dynamics can be complex in the human world, but can there be issues in cat families too? Multi cat households are common. There will often be displays of hierarchy and dominance but careful observation and caring for the lower ranking and more vulnerable cats can help manage the situation. But a common question asked on various cat forums is whether a mother and daughter cat can live together happily? Whether keeping the mother and daughter cat together is out of choice or that circumstances dictate that this must be the case, the aim will always be for a happy harmonious household. Can a mother and daughter cat live together…

Introducing a new cat to be part of your family is a very exiting time. It can also seem a little overwhelming especially when we want to ensure we give them the best that we can. The variety and choice of products on the market is vast and it can be difficult to decide sometimes what items are essential and which are for fun or just a gimmick. A cat tree can be a relatively expensive item therefore is this something that we should be getting our cats? Does my cat need a cat tree? Although there are factors such as space, cost and the risk that your cat may…

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…

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…