“Don’t let cats eat human food” is a good rule of thumb, but it can be hard to prevent your cat from occasionally grabbing a food item from time to time. In some cases, this is a cause for concern, as a lot of our food really isn’t good for cats at all. Some foods, …
I’m not sure why my domestic shorthair is so fixated on syrup. I’ve owned cats with odd cravings before: there was the one who would beg for frozen peas, the one who absolutely loved plain yoghurt, and several who had to be forcibly dissuaded from trying to eat plastic grocery bags. My American Shorthair will …
It’s natural for your cat to be interested in whatever food you’re eating. Cats are colony-forming animals and in their feral state, they’d be looking to other cats for guidance as to which food sources were safe and tasty. If you, the human caregiver, are eating something, your cats will assume that it’s good for …
Cats can be confusing. Even though I’ve had them both for years, my British Shorthair and American Shorthair still surprises me sometimes. Just when you think you’re getting to grips with all the nuances of kitty communication, you’ll suddenly find yourself confronted with a new wrinkle that you just don’t understand. Most cat owners know …
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Cats have a dreadful habit of trying to eat things that they really should not be eating. Rubber bands, plastic bags, paint — and, of course, whatever you’re eating. There are lots of things in human food that are very bad for cats. Some things, like onion or garlic, might be immediately poisonous. Others might …
Cats can be disconcerting creatures. There are the famous (or notorious) midnight activities — those times in the small hours when your cat randomly decides to get up and tear around the house. There is the apparently random screaming for no obvious reason. There are the bouts of fixed staring at a point on the …
As much as we all love our cats, it’s fair to say that some of their little habits are less than desirable. There’s the notorious 3 am stampede, the occasional bouts of property destruction, the chewed-up clothing, the pre-prandial screaming fits — and, of course, spraying. Cats are territorial creatures, and one of the ways …
Curling up with a fuzzy, purring friend is one of the joys of being a cat owner. There’s nothing quite so calming and relaxing as leaning back in your armchair while your cat dozes on your knees. Not all cats are lap-cats, of course, but some absolutely love to go to sleep on your lap. …
One of the trials you face as a conscientious pet owner is keeping “people food” away from your fuzzy companion. Many of the foods we enjoy every day with no ill effects can make a cat or other animal very sick indeed. Even if they don’t immediately result in symptoms, human foods are often an …
Cats have all kinds of fun and adorable little traits. The ways they try to communicate with us can be hard for humans to understand sometimes, despite the best efforts of both parties. One trait that many cats have is trying to “talk” to you by meowing back when you talk to them. Not all …
Dealing with waste is, unfortunately, part of being a cat owner. Unless your cat comes to you house-broken, there’s often a bit of a learning curve while they master the mysteries of the litter box. If you buy a properly reared kitten from a responsible breeder or adopt a mature cat who was previously owned …
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Some cats are more talkative than others. My American Shorthair is fairly vocal, but my British Shorthair tom is a fairly tight-lipped fellow (although he’ll let me know if he’s displeased about something). My domestic shorthair rescue kitty doesn’t make a lot of noise unless I’m late with her food. Many cats are endowed with …
Cats have a number of delightful traits. There’s the affectionate nuzzling, the playful antics, the cosy lap-time snuggles. Unfortunately, some of your cat’s activities may be much less appealing. Accidents outside the litter box are just part of being a pet owner, and they’re something we all get used to. Some cats, though, develop the …
