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…

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…

We all want the best for our cats. The practical issues of caring for cats such as feeding, water, litter needs and veterinary checkups are indeed very important to their health and wellbeing but so is their emotional wellbeing. This includes enriching their environment, play time, giving them love and attention. But how much time should we spend with our cats? And how is this time best spent with them? As a minimum, cats need at least 20-30 minutes of human interaction in a day. But there are several factors to consider when considering how much time to spend with your cat. These factors include: Age of cat The age…

The indoor versus outdoor cat is a hugely debatable issue amongst cat owners. We’ve previously explored the advantages and disadvantages of both options in our article ‘Should I let my cat outside at night? Indoor or outdoor cat’. It really is a personal decision, and factors such as where you live, your cat’s personality and what they are used to are all factors that cat owners consider when making this decision. We have a rather unique arrangement whereby one of our cats, Misty, is an outdoor daytime cat. She is let out in the morning and returns early afternoon. Misty is then kept in the safety of the indoors overnight.…

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…

  We love seeing our cats walking around at home, tails high up, coming up to us and rubbing against our legs. But surely there is more to a cat’s tail than this cute strut and tail swishing. A cat’s tail, often referred to as a fifth limb, has many important functions. The tail is a sensitive part of the cat and is very reactive. The tail of a cat is useful for the following roles: Communication Balance A sense of touch For safe landing For hunting Tail for communication Cat language is a combination of tail position, facial expression, vocal and scenting messages. Like in many other species, the…