One of our cats, Misty, will climb trees every now and then. She’s never got stuck – as yet. She climbs the tree so nimble and sprightly but watching her navigate her way down is a little worrying. Cats are excellent climbers; their sharp, extendable claws are perfect for gripping onto the tree while their back legs push forwards. To prevent themselves from falling they hold their bodies, the centre of their weight, close to the tree. So why do cats climb trees? There are a few reasons why cats climb trees: Cats climb trees to keep safe When cats feel threatened, or feels their life is in danger their…

Do cats like rain? The general consensus amongst cat owners seems to be that most cats don’t like rain. And this is certainly the case in our household. When the rain is pouring outside our two cats curl up and sleep through the dreary weather. Most cats simply don’t like water. A heavy downpour or persistent rain can cause the cat’s fur to become waterlogged. Although the top layer of your cat’s fur is water resistant, if they get soaking wet and all the fur is drenched then they can feel become very uncomfortable. The wet fur becomes heavier and this will compromise your cat’s agility. Being soaked through will…

Our youngest cat, Boo, paws at the window and we’ve often wondered why is she doing this? It seems she isn’t alone in this peculiar behaviour; many other cat owners have seen their cats doing exactly the same. She certainly doesn’t seem distressed or unhappy, but we were curious as to what she was doing, and why. Our research shows that there are several theories to explain this behavior. Scent marking Cats communicate in a variety of different way, and using a mixture of the following senses, including; vocally, visually, in tactile ways and via scent. Cats have a very well-developed sense of smell and depend on scent extensively as…

There are several ways that you can weigh your cat: 1. Take your cat to be weighed at the veterinary Your veterinary practice will have scales specifically designed to weigh cats. These scales will have precise graduations for accurate readings. The scales will have a large area suitable for your cat to sit on whilst being weighed. 2. Purchase your own cat scales to weigh your cat at home If your cat’s weight needs to be monitored closely it may be worth investing in having your own cat scales at home. This will allow you to monitor your cat’s weight accurately and as often as you need to. There are…

When is a cat classed as a senior cat? At the age of 10, you cat is officially classed as a ‘senior’ but with good health, a little extra care, and attention, your cat could live until 18, 19, even into her early 20’s. Although there is no need to be alarmed that your beloved cat is reaching old age it is a good idea to be aware of what ageing signs to look out for and what can be done to ensure that the senior years are as comfortable as possible. Firstly, let’s look at the signs to look out for in the older years of a cat’s life:…