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Why cats scratch

Cats are great pets, they are independent, love a good pat and even clean up after themselves when they go to the toilet. There is however, one thing that drives many cat owners crazy and that is a cats desire to scratch the furniture.

Understanding why cat’s scratch can help us channel this behaviour away from our lounge and onto acceptable scratching areas. Cats have scent glands on their paw’s and scratching helps release this scent. The scratch marks made with the claws are also to remind other cats that they have been there already and that this is their territory. Cats who spend a lot of time indoors also scratch vigorously for exercise and finally some cats scratch because it just feels good. Read more •

The lowdown on litter

One of the things that many people find appealing about cats is that they are very clean animals. There is no need to bath them as they wash themselves, they don’t like rolling in the mud or on the wet grass and they will use a litter tray. One thing that can be confusing is knowing which cat litter to use. Cats can become fussy about which cat litter they use and if the litter is too soiled, they can be tempted to go to the toilet in other parts of the house. There are over 20 different brands of litter on the market so it can be difficult deciding on which one is best suited to your cat so I will give a brief explanation on the basic types that are available. Read more •

The art of living with more than one cat!

When you meet someone for the first time you usually form an opinion of him or her. Whether it’s in a social setting, workplace or friends partner, those first impressions can last. When we really get know someone our opinion can change again and whilst every single person that we meet may not become a life long friend, in most cases we can at least get along. Read more •

Keeping cats indoors

As our urban environment changes, so do the trends in the pets that we keep. As properties and the land that they are built on have become smaller, our choice of pets has had to change accordingly. It is not practical to keep a large dog in small backyard and this has meant that the popularity of smaller breeds is now on the rise. Read more •

Is your cat a little messy?

Cats have a reputation of being a clean animal. They groom themselves, never dig in your garbage and then try to lick you and don’t jump up on you with muddy feet just when you are just about leave for work. However, before we declare them as the cleanest pet to own remember that they drop hair, can scratch your furniture and you also need to clean out that litter tray regularly otherwise they can make a deposit somewhere else in the house. There are several things that you can do to help with the mess and bother that your cat can make in it’s litter tray. Read more •

Diet and the indoor cat

In past columns I have discussed the growing trend towards keeping cats indoors. Many people are opting for this lifestyle for their companion and the reasons are numerous. The risk of fighting and the associated medical costs are no longer a factor. The cat cannot become lost or wander away from the home and female cats that are not desexed cannot have a litter of unwanted kittens. Read more •

Is your cat trying to tell you something?

Dogs serve their owners and owners serve their cats. I think that this phrase sums up the difference between cats and dogs and how they interact with us. Cats and dog are very different animals; you just need to look at the way that they act. Dogs are quick but they certainly do match the reflexes of a cat. Dogs are quick to show and share affection whilst cats are often more subtle in the their displays of affection. One thing though that they do have in common is that they are prone to developing dental disease from an early age. Studies in the United States have shown that by the age of four 85% of cats have dental disease. Read more •

Cat toilet Etiquette

One of the traits that make cats such a popular indoor pet is that they are extremely clean animals. They wash themselves and will go to the toilet in a designated spot using a litter tray. I know that talking about toilet etiquette is not the most pleasant subject but it is one that many cat owners need some information on from time to time. Read more •

Can you stop a cat killing birds?

Many cat owners cannot believe that their beautiful affection pet that is so gentle with the family can transform into a sleek killing machine. In many cases the first time owners realise that this is the case is when the cat presents them with its prey on the doorstep. Whenever a cat brings home a bird, owners are often filled with a sense of guilt and sadness. Could they have done something to help prevent this? Understanding why the cat hunts helps us put measures in place to reduce the incidence of the loss of wild life. Read more •