Cat Wellbeing
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Reiki for cats: everything you need to know
Having benefitted from reiki myself, as well as other complementary therapies, it ignited an interest in discovering if this was a viable option in the animal world, and in particular, on cats. I always feel better after a session – more relaxed, calmer, niggly aches and pains ease and disappear, and I generally feel more energised and positive afterwards. Please note: Reiki treatment should never replace the advice of your vet if your cat is sick or injured, instead it should be seen as a complementary therapy to work alongside modern medicine. What is reiki? Reiki (pronounced ray-key) originates from Japan and in Japanese is means ‘universal life energy’. “Rei”…
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How much water does a cat need?
Every living thing on earth needs water. Just like the humans, if cats do not ingest enough water, they may become severely dehydrated therefore water is essential to your cat’s health. How much water should I give to my cat? The difficulty comes in knowing how much water your cat should drink because water consumption depends on several factors, including the size of your cat, the time of the year, and whether your cat’s diet includes wet or dry cat food. If like me your confused and concerned about your cat’s fluid intake, then you are not alone. Hopefully this article will help clarify some information and help you to…
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Can cats drink milk?
It seems such a simple question, and before finding our little kitten I assumed that cats drinking milk was the most natural thing in the world. Childhood memories of cats running around on the farmyard eager to have my nana serve them a bowlful of milk straight from the cow makes me smile. Yet once we became cat owners later in life, the phrase ‘cats can’t have milk’ seemed everywhere. This article hopes to bring you some answers to some questions regarding cats and milk. Do kittens need milk? For for the first 10 to 12 weeks of their life kittens will be nursed by their mother. For the first 4…
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8 common toileting problems in cats – and how to solve them!
Urination and defecations are normal functions in all animals. This process ensures bodily fluids and wastes are eliminated from the body in order to keep healthy. It’s also a way for cats to mark their territory, as well as spraying, letting other cats know that this area belongs to them! But every now and then this process can cause problems when illnesses or issues that causes stress or anxiety arise. Here we will look at some common problems and steps that can be taken to solve the problem. If any of the following problems apply to you, of you have any concerns or changes in your cat’s toileting problems, your…
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8 common feeding problems in cats and how to solve them
When it comes to mealtimes and food, cats can be very fussy. It can be difficult to understand what triggers some of their behaviours and how to solve these tricky problems. Here we will look at the 8 most common feeding problem, what can trigger these behaviour patterns, and tips for fast and easy solutions. If in doubt about your cat’s health or behaviour, do not hesitate to contact your veterinary for advice. The 8 common feeding problems addressed in this article will be: – My cat is always meowing for food – My cat is eating indoor plants – My cat vomits often due to eating too quickly –…
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Can I give soup / broth to my cat?
One of our cats is a lot fussier than the other – whilst Boo will eat anything and everything, Misty is a great deal fussier. She will happily eat dry food but tends to lick the gravy or the jelly on wet food and leave the meat chunks. Cats seem to certainly know what they like or dislike, not only with taste but with texture too. When we came across brands selling soup for cats we decided to investigate further, is soup for cats a good meal for cats? Ready to buy cat soup Several of the major cat food brands including Sheba, Whiskers and Gourmet now offer soup…
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Best foods for a toothless cat
The main reason an adult cat may lose her teeth is due to gum disease, and older cats are most at risk or it may be that your cat has had to have them removed by surgery for other various reasons. Either way, it’s important to understand the best way to feed your cat to ensure she’s still receiving the calories and the nutrients needed to remain healthy. Why do cats lose their teeth? Just like humans, cats firstly develop milk teeth. These milk teeth appear in the first 3 to 4 weeks of a kitten’s life. The first milk tooth is usually lost at about 3-4 months and by…
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Does my cat need sunscreen?
Whilst we are all frantically applying sunscreen on ourselves, and our children, in this glorious hot weather, it raises the question of whether we need to apply sunscreen on our cats too? We are all aware of the potential danger to human skin from over exposure to harmful UV rays and awareness needs to be made that pets too can suffer sunburn from too much time in the sun. The sun emits both UVA (long wave ultraviolet A) and UVB (short wave ultraviolet B) – UVB rays cause sunburn and UVA rays can lead to skin cancer. Which cats are at risk to sunburn? Light coloured cats, in particular white…
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Cat Smoothies and Juices – with smoothie recipes for your cat
Cat Smoothies and Juices During this latest heat wave the family, including the cats, were all off their food – just too hot to eat! Therefore while I ensured the kids were still receiving their daily nutrition via fruit smoothies it got me thinking – could I make smoothies for the cats? Both our cats adore the little packs of Fun Sauces that are available therefore the same texture and flavours with extra nutritional value surely could only be a hit? Indeed, it was! So here’s a guide to what can be included in cat smoothies and what to avoid. Can cats eat vegetables? Cats are predominantly carnivores, their system…
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Can you give your cat a popsicle? and how to keep your cats cool in the sun
It was a beautiful hot sunny Sunday afternoon in June, the whole family basking in the sun enjoying a cooling refreshing popsicle when our daughter suggested that wouldn’t it be wonderful to give our cats, Misty and Bella Boo, a cooling treat! Which got us thinking…can you give your cat a popsicle? Therefore after some research and some feedback from our feline friends this is what we discovered. Are popsicles and ice creams safe for cats? To keep your cat healthy, don’t feed them sugary foods. Although sugar isn’t toxic to cats, to keep your cat healthy you should not give them sugary foods as it can cause obesity, cause…
