The colour of a cats coat is thought to have an effect on individuals who may be allergic to them. One research study showed that whether a cat was kept in or out of the bedroom proved not to influence the allergic reaction in their owners. But, perhaps rather surprisingly those people keeping a dark-haired [...]

There are a number of signs to look for. The following will tell you whether or not you have a happy cat: At some times of day you will not know that you have a cat, because it is snoozing in a favorite cupboard or sunning itself in the window. Your cat will use the litter tray [...]

  Unfortunately, no. The idea behind an artificial pheromone spray is that it replace at cat’s natural facial scent-marking and is sprayed onto a target for inappropriate feline ‘marking’. This could be an electrical plug curtain or furniture. The principle on which this product is based is that the cat will not mark a target it [...]

In the most desirable tortoiseshell cats, the dominance of black is infiltrated with a fairly even spread of red and cream. The true tortoiseshell-patterned cat is quite rare and the incredibly high price for a pedigree reflects the rarity of its coloration. True tortoiseshell-patterned cats are almost all females, as the coloration is linked to the lack [...]

Installing a cat run will both protect a cat and prevent straying. Some adventurous cats will find the restrictions of the run frustrating, but the safety and health protection factors vastly outweigh the lack of freedom.

The most striking tabby cat has distinctive vertical stripes, know as a ‘mackerel’ pattern, on its flanks. There are several tabby pattern variations in which the stripes can be replaced by: Blotches Spots Light or dark ticks known as ‘agouti’ The African wild cat, the wild forest cat and the jungle cat all display typical tabby markings.

A number of recognized breeds such as the Persian, British short-hair, American short-hair and Siamese carry the marmalade pattern. The pattern is extremely variable and represents a combination of tabby and tortoiseshell-patterned cats display even markings and are usually sturdy males.

It is perfectly straightforward to build a home-made run. You will need to be a practical person and have access to the necessary tools and materials. Most owners find it easier to ask a local joiner to construct the panels, leaving the bolting together as the only task.

A wood treatment will be necessary in order to protect wood-framed panels against the weather. There are many wood stains available that are environmentally friendly, and once dry they are guaranteed not to harms pets. If you are not sure about the status of a particular wood stain or preservative, ask at the DIY store [...]

You may take care of your cat health and delay your appointments with vet by following most recommended diet procedures for your beloved pet. I was ignorant about the nutritional requirements of my cat, until it developed certain deficiency syndromes. These developments raised the alarm for my deaf years and I was introduced to various [...]