Cats are famous for their laziness. But when they are awake? Different story. So yes, you do need cat toys for indoor cats, even if you allow kitty to roam the great outdoors. I’ve already had a bit to say about why inside is the best place for asthma cats, but then what? You can […]
Is My Cat Depressed? Kitty Sads Are no Joke
We all get the blues from time to time, but it might surprise you to know this is not solely the domain of humans. If you’ve ever wondered ‘is my cat depressed?’ and thought yourself silly, don’t. Feline depression is a thing – animal behaviourists first recognised this back in the nineties. Sadly, depression in […]
How to Train a Cat The Easy Way – Ultimate Cat Secrets Review
If you’re learning how to train a cat, you’ll understand why people say “dogs have masters, cats have staff”. Many people don’t even bother with cat training because they think it’s not possible, it’s too hard, the damn cat just won’t listen to me anyway. So the damn cat gets to do whatever he likes, and we […]
Is Catnip Good For Cats With Asthma?
It does weird things to cats, but is catnip good for cats with asthma? These are the things I think about, maybe I need a hobby. Sparrow, he has more than enough problems for a young feline and I’m always looking out for interesting ways to keep him happy, so yesterday when we were visiting the vet […]
Is my Cat Sick, or is he Just an Attention Seeking Jerk?
I spend a lot of my time wondering ‘is my cat sick, or is he just playing with my mind?’ I may possibly be the slightly paranoid, over-protective mother type. Maybe. I do have a furry little special-needs child though, so I think I can be excused. Sometimes. He doesn’t make things easy for me, […]
How to Clip a Cat’s Claws Before a Cat’s Claws Clip You
Try saying that 10 times fast. While learning how to clip a cat’s claws before a cat’s claws clip you. I bet you can’t. Tongue twisters aside, there are razor blades on your cat’s feet and he is not afraid to use them. Cats are natural killers, well equipped to chomp and slash through prey […]
How Do You Bathe a Cat And Survive The Experience?
How do you bathe a cat? Madness, you let them do it themselves…right? Cats spend 30-50% of their time grooming themselves, so they don’t need help from us in the bathroom department…right? Well, yes. Most of the time. There are some cats who, despite this almost obsessive cleaning, are just plain slobs. Their personal hygiene isn’t […]
What’s The Best Exercise For Cats With (or Without) Asthma?
I’m often asked about how Sparrow goes with running around like a fool and exactly what is the best exercise for cats with asthma. Just to be clear: he does run around like a fool…but only in short bursts before he has to stop and catch his breath. It’d be kinda cute if it wasn’t […]
Cat Eating Problems (And The Different Ways You Could Read That)
Is your cat eating problems? Do you have cat eating problems? Are problems eating your cat? Let’s not get into an English lesson here, please. This is a serious subject. We all joke about cats and their finicky eating habits, but it’s actually a major issue if your cat won’t eat. When an animal refuses to […]
My Cat Won’t Shut Up!
Seriously, he talks. All. The freaking. Time. And not a single word of English. My cat won’t shut up…and we’re not talking polite, conversational tones, either. He YELLS. I wonder how he can even do that with his lungs being all screwy with asthma, but it never stops. Sparrow was born talking and since then […]