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 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…