Cats are well known for being able to see in the dark, but have you ever wondered how they find their way around in darkness? Cats’ eyes are specially adapted to twilight, the time when their rodent prey is most active. At the back of their eyes is a reflecting layer called a tapetum lucidum. […]
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Can cats eat raw chicken?
Have you ever thought about giving your cat a piece of raw chicken? Nutrition expert Clare Hemmings shares her advice on feeding your cat raw chicken. While feeding raw chicken is unlikely to harm your cat, there are some potential pitfalls. Firstly, if you feed only raw chicken, he will not be getting a balanced […]
Indoor cats are not an easy option
How can you make sure your indoor cat is as happy, healthy, and content as he deserves to be? Increasing numbers of people are choosing to keep their cats indoors. The reasons vary, but the main one is safety. This may be due to the home being near a main road, or a railway line, […]
10 things your vet needs to know
Follow vet Dr. Bradley Viner’s essential advice to make your visit to the vet clinic quicker and easier. In order to provide the most effective health care advice and treatment for your cat, your vet will need to know quite a bit about your cat, both in terms of background information and about how things […]
How often should I play with my cat?
Even cats that aren’t keen on being picked up or stroked will often remain playful with their owners. (Q) How often should I play with my cat? (A) Behaviorist Jon Bowen says: Even cats that aren’t keen on being picked up or stroked will often remain playful with their owners throughout their lives, and this […]
Can cats get cancer?
Are you worried that your cat might have cancer? Read all about how cancer is diagnosed in cats, and how your cat can be treated for cancer. Vet Dr. Bradley Viner tackles one of the scariest health conditions in any species. Cancer is not just one disease, but rather a disease condition where certain cells […]
My cat is traumatizing my new cat!
With her cats at loggerheads, Wendy Hunter turned to behaviorist Peter Neville to help restore the peace. (Q) World war three is raging in our household! Our ginger adult cat Loki is being a monster towards our new black female Meera. Loki will seek out Meera to pounce on her and she is now completely […]
Does my cat have fleas?
Are you worried your cat might have fleas? Here’s our advice on how to know if your cat does have fleas, where they can get fleas from, how fleas affect your cat, and how you can treat your cat for fleas… What are fleas? Fleas are tiny, wingless parasites that are reddish-brown in color and […]
Can I still have a cat if I am allergic?
Do you suffer from a mild allergy to cats? Here’s our advice on what you can do if you’re allergic to cats, but still want a feline friend in your home. What are the best breeds for allergy sufferers? Various breeds, like hairless Sphynx or the relatively unfurry Cornish Rex, have been suggested for allergy […]
Why do cats sleep so much?
Have you ever wondered why cats sleep so often? Are you worried your cat is sleeping too much? Read our advice on why our cats sleep so much. Cats spend about half of their day asleep, while we spend only about a third of our time with our eyes shut. The rest of the time […]