Cat Care
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Can I give my cat a hot water bottle?
Cats don’t actually feel the cold in the same was as humans do. Their fur is a great insulator and as the colder winter months approach, cats will develop their winter coat. Their fur grows heavier and thicker to help keep them warm. But when the temperatures really plummet low, and we are all feeling snuggled up in our beds at night, many of us worry if our little cat babies are also warm and cozy. Although cats are better equipped to deal with colder temperatures than us, they will seek out warmth and comfort if they can. And therefore, offering a warmer area for your cats will be most…
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Do cats like blankets? Do cats like being covered by blankets?
As the temperature drops as we step into Autumn and Winter, there’s nothing better than snuggling under our favorite blanket. It gives us warmth, comfort and a feeling of being safe, snug and secure. Which got us thinking – do our cats like blankets as the colder months set in? Do they get the same feeling when snuggling under a warm fluffy blanket? In this article we will specifically look at cats and blankets but if you want further guidance on caring for your cat during the winter months then please check out our other articles too: Keeping cats safe in winter – a complete guide Should I leave the…
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Why do cats need a scratching post?
The choice of products available for cats is vast. It can be overwhelming when becoming a cat owner for the first time to know what is needed. What items are essential? Which items are luxuries and treats? Is a scratching post an item that all cats need? Or just for those cats who scratch furniture? Why do cats need a scratching post? Scratching is a normal and natural behavior for cats, and it serves several purposes: Scratching helps cats to remove the dead, worn outer layers of their claws. This makes way for new, sharper claws. Cat claws will grow throughout the life of your cat and therefore will need…
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Should I leave the heating on for my cat? Do cat’s fur keep them warm?
With the Autumn upon us and the temperatures falling, we slowly but surely start turning the central heating on ensuring our homes are comfortable and warm. And for those of us who leave the house for work it is a common practice to turn the heating off, or to a low setting until we return home. The combination of soaring heating bills and an awareness of conserving energy prompts these routines and habits. But what about our cats? While at home all day will they be warm enough? The UK based organization, Energy Saving Trust, conducted a survey in 2015 and found that 43% of pet owners (cats and dog…
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10 ways to become a green, environmentally, eco-friendly cat owner
Becoming more environmentally friendly, reducing waste and recycling is becoming increasingly important to us all. In our household we recycle, reduce waste, run an energy efficient home and we are always seeking new ways to improve our green footprint. We are also a very busy household juggling work, children, pets and the general busyness of life therefore we tend to opt for options that are relatively easy to introduce and more importantly, to maintain. Having got the house and recycling running efficiently, we wondered if there was more we could be doing as cat owners to become more environmentally friendly. Our research revealed that there are many things cat owners…
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Where should my cat sleep? Where do cats sleep outside?
We all appreciate a good night’s sleep. Everything feels and works so much better after a peaceful night of good quality uninterrupted sleep. Which got us wondering. Do cats feel better after a good night sleep? Is the location and type of bed a factor that enhances the quality of their life? This article will explore the how and the why of ensuring the best sleep for cats. Where should my cat sleep? There are several factors to consider when deciding where is best suited for your cat’s dedicated sleeping area; Somewhere Warm The position of their bed, or indeed any of their resting places, needs to be away from…
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Can cats get fleas from mice? Homeopathic & natural remedies for cat fleas
Just hearing or saying the word fleas can cause us to start itching! It’s no wonder that as cat owners we will therefore do everything we possibly can to prevent our cat from catching fleas. Despite their tiny size, just a few millimeters in length, fleas can cause a great deal of discomfort causing bites and irritation to the skin. They also carry other parasites such as tapeworm. Therefore, avoiding fleas is a priority for cat owners. But where do fleas come from? How do cats get them? Can cats get fleas from mice? The short answer is Yes, cats can get fleas from mice. Cat fleas are one…
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Why do cats have whiskers? And fun facts about cat’s whiskers!
A cat’s whiskers, although so light and fine, are such an iconic feature of a cat’s face. Ask a child to draw a cat – the whiskers will certainly be one feature they are sure to include! In the UK, the phrase ‘the cat’s whiskers’ is used to describe a person or an object that is exceptional and superior. So clearly there seems to be a great deal of emphasis on whiskers, but are they that important to the everyday comings and goings of our cats? What do cats use their whiskers for? And do we need to do anything to help them keep their whiskers clean and tidy? Let…
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Do I need to brush / groom my cat? An introductory guide
Cats are very clean animals and seem pretty self-sufficient when it comes to grooming. But with so many cat grooming products on the market, clearly designed for pet owners to help their cats with grooming, it raises the question if this is something that we need to help our cats with? So, do we need to brush our cats? The short answer is YES, we do need to brush our cat in order to help them with their grooming habits. It is easy to assume that cats do not need any assistance in keeping their fur clean and tidy as they seem to spend a great deal of time grooming…
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Can cats see close up? Can cats see In the dark? Can cats See color?
We give our cats some tasty treats every now and then, but it seems bizarre that even though the treats are right in front of them they can’t see them! They certainly can smell them because their noses start twitching and they immediately try to locate the treat. But it is their sense of smell that seems to lead them to their treat rather than their sense of vision. Is it a myth that cats can see really well? Can cats see close up? Despite been super hunters, cats cannot see very close objects. There is a limit to a cat’s near vision. Cats have rather large eyes in relation…
