Happy & Safe Cats
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Can cats help with anxiety? How having a cat can benefit us!
Various studies over the years have shown that owing a cat can indeed reduce stress, promote calmness and increase positivity which will contribute to reducing anxiety. Can cats help with anxiety? The short simple answer to this question, is YES! Cats can help with anxiety as well as our general health and well-being. Spending just 15 to 30 minutes of time with your cat can promote a feeling of wellness and calmness. What a beautiful way to lower stress levels and reduce anxiety by purely spending quality time interacting with your feline friend. How does a cat help with anxiety? So how exactly does owing a cat help with anxiety?…
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Best toys for kittens. Our top 9 toys for kittens!
Kittens have so much energy and they love to play! This can be a combination of play time with you, and time when they entertain themselves. It is important that kittens are provided with a stimulating and safe environment, to be entertained and to have their natural instincts satisfied. Spending a little time every day playing games with your kitten will boost your relationship and is a great way to get to know and understand each other better. Other benefits of play time with your kitten includes: Exercise for your kitten, helping their bones and muscles to develop and grow strong and healthy It can be a great tool for…
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Black cats – Facts, Myths, Superstitions and Tales
Think of black cats and for many, Halloween springs to mind. Witches on their broomsticks, cauldrons bubbling with potions and spells and magic filling the air. These Halloween scenes are very often accompanied with a black cat! This may be why some people are wary of black cats and their associated myths and superstitions. For a long while, some people would actually refuse to home a black cat for these reasons. But to us here at littlemisscat.com, black cats are equally adorable and are just as cute. We decided that black cats were worthy of a whole article dedicated to learning all about them all year round! 8 black cat…
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Can a mother and daughter cat live together?
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…
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Top 10 cat themed toys, games & activities: from tots to teens
With the children off school – be it half term, holidays, or during this period of isolation that we are currently experiencing, it is always easier to keep them occupied if we parents are prepared! Therefore, with this in mind, we have put together a list of our favorite products and activities to keep your little ones amused – all based on the theme of cats! The products we have recommended vary in age suitability, from tots to teens. But the choice on the market is vast and I’m sure that there will be a similar product available to suit the age range you are looking for. Our household includes…
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Self-isolation with your cat – 10 things to do with your cat
The world at this moment in time can be frightening, lonely and overwhelming for many of us. Many people all over the world will be self-isolating right now, and whilst we recognize that this is the best thing to do, it can also be a very lonely and challenging time for many. Whether you are at home by yourself, with your family or living with your spouse or partner, it is a time where it is so important to do things at home that bring you happiness and joy. If you are blessed to have a cat as part of your family then spending some extra time with your cat…
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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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How to celebrate Valentine day with your cat
February 14th – the day of love. St Valentine’s Day is an annual celebration of love and friendship. People celebrate in various ways – sending cards, buying gifts and spending time together. Whichever way it is celebrated, the underlying message is one of love and admiration. For many people, their pets, their cats, are part of their family and are so loved and cherished. For some, their cat may be their only friend or companion. Therefore, is it possible to celebrate Valentine day with your beloved cat? Of course it is, why not! And here’s our guide to celebrating Valentine day safely and joyously with your cat. Suitable Valentine gifts…
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Best gifts for cats – Top 10 Christmas gifts for cats
With Christmas just around the corner it’s time to start compiling those lists of presents to buy. In our household finding a gift for our two cats, Misty and Bella Boo, is just as important as finding a gift for all our other friends and family. So, in the quest to find the perfect gifts for our two feline friends, we have compiled a list of our favourite things which may help you too to find the perfect gift. 1. Advent calendar for your cat The build up to Christmas is just as much fun as the day itself. Our children love having an advent calendar, counting down the days…
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Should I leave music on for my cat?
We all worry about leaving our cats if we leave the house for work, a family day out, or during the busy coming and goings of our lives today. Many of us will do our upmost best to ensure that all of our cat’s needs, and more, are met. Once the basic needs of food, water and litter are organized, we still need to ensure that stimulation, comfort and their mental wellbeing are also cared for. This has led to the question that now many cat owners are asking – Should I leave music on for my cat? Should I leave music on for my cat? The short answer to…
